George Stephenson (politician)

George Stephenson
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district
In office 1854–1854 Serving with Stevenson Archer and William M. Elliott
Personal details
Born	(1814-03-14)March 14, 1814
Died	October 23, 1878(1878-10-23) (aged 64) Lapidum, Maryland, U.S.
Political party	Whig
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]

References

1. Portrait and Biographical Record of Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland. 1897. pp. 374–375. Retrieved October 17, 2023 – via Archive.org.
2. "Mr. Geo. Stephenson". The Union. November 2, 1878. p. 2. Retrieved March 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
3. "Harford County". The Baltimore Sun. September 10, 1853. p. 1. Retrieved March 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
4. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 19, 2023.