George Riggs Gaither Jr. (February 28, 1858 – October 17, 1921) was a lawyer and politician in Maryland. His career spanned several roles, including serving as the Attorney General of Maryland and engaging in politics in Baltimore.
George Riggs Gaither Jr. | |
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| Attorney General of Maryland | |
| In office March 25, 1899 – November 2, 1899 | |
| Preceded by | Harry M. Clabaugh |
| Succeeded by | Isidor Rayner |
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| Born | February 28, 1858 Howard County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | October 17, 1921 (aged 63) Catonsville, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Green Mount Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Other political affiliations | Democrat (before 1892) Republican (after 1892) |
| Spouse | Fannie Imogen Granger |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Princeton College |
Early life and education
editGeorge Riggs Gaither Jr. was born on February 28, 1858, in Howard County, Maryland, to Rebecca Harrison (née Dorsey) and George Riggs Gaither Sr. He was educated in Howard County schools before attending Princeton College, where he graduated in 1878. Gaither then pursued legal studies in Baltimore, completing his law degree in 1880. [1]
Career
editGaither's professional life was primarily in law and public service. After becoming a lawyer, he practiced in Baltimore and was a partner with William Sheppard Bryan Jr. In the political realm, he switched from the Democratic to the Republican party in 1892. Gaither's tenure as Attorney General of Maryland began in 1899, and around 1900, he served as a Baltimore City Commissioner. He also held a position as a member and president of the Second Branch City Council in Baltimore. In the 1907 Maryland gubernatorial election, Gaither ran as the Republican candidate for governor of Maryland but was not elected.[1]
Personal life
editAn Episcopalian, Gaither married Fannie Imogen Granger. The couple had three children, George R. Gaither III, H. Granger, and Mrs. W. L. Van Schiak. The family was based in Baltimore where Gaither was involved with Grace and St. Peter's Church.[1]
Gaither died of pneumonia on October 17, 1921, in Catonsville, Baltimore County. He was interred in Green Mount Cemetery in Baltimore.[1][2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "George R. Gaither, MSA SC 3520-1511". msa.maryland.gov. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ "Gaither Dead!". October 16, 1909. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
External links
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