George J. Roskruge
Surveyor General of Arizona Territory (1845–1928) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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George James Roskruge (April 10, 1845[lower-alpha 1] – July 27, 1928) was the surveyor general of Arizona Territory from 1896 to 1897. Born in England, he emigrated to the United States in his mid-20s and became a naturalized citizen in 1876.[2] He spent most of his life in Tucson, Arizona, where he held many prominent positions and is considered a city pioneer. He was an expert rifleman and is called the "father of Masonry" in Arizona.
Quick Facts United States Surveyor General of the Arizona Territory, Chief clerk of the United States Surveyor General of the Arizona Territory ...
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United States Surveyor General of the Arizona Territory | |
In office 1896–1897 | |
Chief clerk of the United States Surveyor General of the Arizona Territory | |
In office 1893–1896 | |
City engineer of Tucson, Arizona | |
In office 1896–1894 | |
County surveyor of Pima County | |
In office 1894–1890 | |
United States deputy land and mineral surveyor | |
In office 1880–1889 | |
Chief draftsman for the Surveyor General of Arizona | |
In office 1874–1889 | |
Assistant county recorder for Yavapai County | |
In office 1873–1874 | |
Member or President of the Tucson Board of education | |
In office 1881 – 1914 (not continuous) | |
Member of the Arizona Board of Regents | |
In office 1887 – 1911 (not continuous) | |
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Born | (1845-04-10)April 10, 1845 near Helston, Cornwall, England |
Died | July 27, 1928(1928-07-27) (aged 83) |
Resting place | Masonic Cemetery, Tucson |
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