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For others of a similar name, see George Marshall (disambiguation).

George McContyre Marshall (13 May 1834 – 27 February 1915) [1] was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. [2]

Biography

Marshall was born in Lower Canada. [3] His father was a cousin of Rufus Choate, [3] a member of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate. Marshall married Julia A. Hoyt (1834–1900). [4] They had seven children. He and his son Frank founded a machining business in what is now Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. [3] He died of pneumonia in 1915. [3] [5]

Political career

Marshall was a member of the Assembly during the 1875 and 1876 sessions. [6] Additionally, he was a town chairman (similar to mayor). He was a Republican.

References

  1. ^ George McContyre Marshall at findagrave.com
  2. ^ The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (15th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1876. p. 460.{{ cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher ( link)
  3. ^ a b c d "Served Two Terms in Wisconsin Legislature". Portage Daily Register. Portage, WI. March 6, 1915. p. 2. Retrieved October 25, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  4. ^ The History of Columbia County, Wisconsin. Chicago: Western Historical Company. 1880. p.  1012.
  5. ^ "G. M. Marshall". Portage Daily Register. Portage, WI. March 4, 1915. p. 2. Retrieved October 25, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  6. ^ Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007–2008. p. 157.
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