George Stephenson (politician) explained

George Stephenson
State Delegate:	Maryland
Term Start:	1854
Term End:	1854
Birth Date:	14 March 1814
Death Place:	Lapidum, Maryland, U.S.
Relatives:	William B. Stephenson (brother)
Occupation:	Politician

George Stephenson (March 14, 1814 – October 23, 1878) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1854.

Early life and family

George Stephenson was born on March 14, 1814, to Priscilla (née Hopkins) and James Stephenson. His father was a slaveholder, served in the War of 1812 and was a hotelier in Perryville, Maryland.^[1] Stephenson was the brother of William B. Stephenson.^[2]

Career

Stephenson was a Whig.^{[2] [3]} Stephenson served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1854.^[4]

Personal life

Stephenson died on October 23, 1878, at his home in Lapidum, Maryland.^{[1] [2]}

Notes and References

1. Book: Portrait and Biographical Record of Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland . 1897 . 374–375 . . 2023-10-17.
2. News: Mr. Geo. Stephenson . 1878-11-02 . The Union . 2 . . 2023-03-19.
3. News: Harford County . 1853-09-10 . . 1 . . 2023-03-19.
4. Web site: Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974) . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 1999-04-30 . 2023-03-19.