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George Jonathan Danforth

George Jonathan Danforth

American politician (1875–1952)

George Jonathan Danforth (November 21, 1875 – March 30, 1952) was a member of the South Dakota Senate.

For the New York politician, see George F. Danforth.

Early life

George Jonathan Danforth was born on November 21, 1875, in Meeme, Wisconsin, to Quincy A. and Gertrude (née Silbernagel) Danforth.[1] He attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 1903, he moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota.[2]

Career

Danforth was a member of the Senate from 1919 to 1922. Previously, he had been State's Attorney of Minnehaha County, South Dakota. In 1930 and 1938, Danforth was a candidate in the Republican primary for the United States Senate. He lost to incumbent William H. McMaster in 1930 and to John Chandler Gurney in 1938.

Death

Danforth died on March 30, 1952. He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery.[3]: 344 

Personal life

On August 21, 1907, Danforth married Nora I. Tollefson. He was a Congregationalist.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    Kestenbaum, Lawrence. "Congregationalist Politicians in Wisconsin". Political Graveyard. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
  2. [2]
    "Biographical Legislature". South Dakota Legislative Manual. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
  3. [3]
    Spencer, Thomas E. (1998). Where They're Buried: A Directory Containing More Than Twenty Thousand Names of Notable Persons Buried in American Cemeteries, with Listings of Many Prominent People who Were Cremated. Clearfield Company. ISBN 9780806348230. Retrieved March 29, 2024.


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