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George Spalding
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George Spalding (November 12, 1836 – September 13, 1915) was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 2nd district, Preceded by ...
George Spalding | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 2nd district | |
In office March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1899 | |
Preceded by | James S. Gorman |
Succeeded by | Henry C. Smith |
Mayor of Monroe, Michigan | |
In office 1876–1877 | |
Preceded by | Heman J. Redfield |
Succeeded by | Alfred I. Sawyer |
Personal details | |
Born | (1836-11-12)November 12, 1836 Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland |
Died | September 13, 1915(1915-09-13) (aged 78) Monroe, Michigan, U.S. |
Resting place | Woodland Cemetery, Monroe, Michigan |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Augusta Lewis (m. 1871–1915, his death) |
Children | 4 |
Profession | Attorney |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States (Union) |
Branch/service | Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Colonel (Army) Brigadier General (Brevet) |
Unit | 4th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
Commands | 12th U.S. Tennessee Cavalry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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