George T. Thomas (1856-1920) was a Republican politician from Ohio in the United States. He was Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives from 1904 to 1905.
George T. Thomas | |
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| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the Huron County district | |
| In office January 1, 1900 – December 31, 1905 | |
| Preceded by | David K. Strimple |
| Succeeded by | F. W. Van Dusen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 11, 1856 Huron County, Ohio |
| Died | August 30, 1920 (aged 63) Norwalk, Ohio |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Emma J. Miller |
| Children | one |
| Alma mater | Oberlin College Buchtel College |
Biography edit
Thomas was born September 11, 1856, in Huron County, Ohio, and was brought up on a farm.[1][2] He attended the local schools, Oberlin College, and Buchtel College, of Akron, Ohio.[1][2] He taught at schools in Huron County, while living in Greenwich, where he was mayor in 1882.[1]
In 1882, Thomas began study of law in the office of Skiles and Skiles of Shelby, Ohio, being admitted to the bar in 1886, and opening a law office in Norwalk, Ohio.[2] He served two terms after being elected probate judge in 1890, returning to private practice in 1897.[1]
In 1899, Thomas was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives as a Republican. He was elected to three two-year terms, and served as Speaker of the House during the last one, (1904–1905).[2]
Thomas was married to Emma J. Miller of Fairfield Township, Huron County, Ohio, on April 10, 1880. They had a son, Alton O. Thomas, who also graduated from Buchtel College.[2]
Thomas was a representative in the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of Ohio.[1] He died of sepsis in 1920.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e Taylor, William A.; Scobey, Frank E.; McElroy, B. L (1903). The Biographical annals of Ohio, 1902-1903: a handbook of the government institutions of the state of Ohio. State of Ohio. p. 477.
- ^ a b c d e Scobey, F E; Doty, E W (1905). The Biographical Annals of Ohio. Springfield, Ohio: Springfield Publishing Company. p. 389.
- ^ "FamilySearch: Sign In". Retrieved June 27, 2023.