George Alexander Marshall

For other people named George Marshall, see George Marshall (disambiguation).

George A. Marshall
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 4th district
In office March 4, 1897 – March 3, 1899
Preceded by	Fernando C. Layton
Succeeded by	Robert B. Gordon
Personal details
Born	George Alexander Marshall (1851-09-14)September 14, 1851 Sidney, Ohio, US
Died	April 21, 1899(1899-04-21) (aged 47) Sidney, Ohio, US
Resting place	Presbyterian Cemetery, Hardin, Ohio
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Mary Caroline Cowan Lucinda Frazer Cowan
Alma mater	Ohio Wesleyan University

George Alexander Marshall (September 14, 1851 – April 21, 1899) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a one-term U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1897 to 1899.

Early life and career

Born near Sidney, Ohio, Marshall attended the public schools of Shelby County, Ohio, and Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio. He studied law.

Family

In 1872 he married Mary Caroline Cowan, the daughter of Wilson V. Cowan, a local physician. She died in 1874 while giving birth to their first child. On December 8, 1880, he married Lucinda Frazer Cowan, Mary Caroline's youngest sister.

Early career

He was admitted to the bar in 1876 and commenced practice in Sidney, Ohio.

He served as prosecuting attorney of Shelby County for eight years, being elected in 1878, 1880, and 1883.

Congress

Marshall was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-fifth Congress (March 4, 1897 – March 3, 1899). He was not a candidate for reelection in 1898.

Death

He died in Sidney, Ohio, April 21, 1899. He was interred in Presbyterian Cemetery, Hardin, Ohio.

Sources

• United States Congress. "George Alexander Marshall (id: M000153)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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