George P. Lord
George P. Lord | |
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| Member of the New York State Senate | |
| In office 1880–1883 | |
| Constituency | 28th District |
| Member of the New York State Assembly | |
| In office 1871–1872 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 25, 1831 Barrington, New York, US |
| Died | July 11, 1917 (aged 85) Dundee, New York, US |
| Spouse | Eliza Ann Bunce |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Merchant, banker, politician |
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George P. Lord (July 25, 1831 – July 11, 1917) was an American merchant, banker and politician from New York.
Life
He was born on July 25, 1831, in Barrington, Yates County, New York, the son of Benjamin M. Lord and Elizabeth (Fleming) Lord. He graduated from Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, and in 1856 from Hobart College. Then he went to the Minnesota Territory and engaged in surveying and teaching. In 1859, he returned to Yates County, and married Eliza Ann Bunce (1838–1898). He taught school, engaged in farming, and was County School Commissioner from 1861 to 1866.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Yates Co.) in 1871 and 1872.
In 1878, he became a partner in a grain, malt and coal business.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (28th D.) from 1880 to 1883, sitting in the 103rd, 104th, 105th and 106th New York State Legislatures.[1]
In 1891, he was elected President of the Dundee State Bank.
On January 20, 1896, he was appointed as a member of the New York State Civil Service Commission, and remained in office until 1899.[2][3]
He died on July 11, 1917, at his home in Dundee, New York, of a stroke.[4][5]
References
- ^ Werner, Edgar Albert, ed. (1884). Civil List and Constitutional History of the Colony and State of New York. Albany: Weed, Parsons & Co. pp. 291, 370. Retrieved July 27, 2025 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "The Machine Fighting for Lord" (PDF). The New York Times. Albany (published January 16, 1896). January 15, 1896. p. 1. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ "Lord Indorses Himself" (PDF). The New York Times. Albany (published January 21, 1896). January 20, 1896. p. 1. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ "Obituary Notes: George P. Lord" (PDF). The New York Times. July 14, 1917. p. 6. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ "Hon. George P. Lord Dead: Public Official and Prominent Citizen". July 1917. Retrieved July 27, 2025.