George D. Major
George D. Major | |
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| county commission | |
| In office 1866–1869 | |
| Preceded by | Samual McCullough |
| Succeeded by | Jared Benjamin |
| Indiana State Senator representing White, Benton, Jasper, and Newton counties | |
| Assumed office 1874 | |
| President of the Board of Prison Directors, for the Indiana State Prison at Michigan City, Indiana | |
| In office 1883–1891 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 September 1819 Hamilton County, Ohio, US |
| Died | 23 February 1902 (aged 82) Mulberry, Indiana, US |
| Resting place | Dayton, Indiana, US |
| Political party | Conservative Democrat, and greenback party |
| Spouse(s) | Julia Ann Snoddy; Susan P. Urton |
| Children | William S. Major, Chalmers Major, John F. Major, Mary C. Major, Charles S. Major, Sarah A Major, George E Major, Julia Major |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | David Major (great nephew) |
| Residence(s) | Remington, Indiana and Benton, Indiana |
| Occupation | politician, businessman, agriculturist |
George D. Major (September 18, 1819 – February 23, 1902) was an American politician, agriculturist, and businessman. He owned and operated The Remington Press, a politically neutral newspaper.