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Gaither died of [[pneumonia]] on October 17, 1921, in [[Catonsville, Maryland|Catonsville]], [[Baltimore County, Maryland|Baltimore County.]] He was interred in [[Green Mount Cemetery]] in Baltimore City. His contributions to Maryland's legal system and civic life are part of the state's historical record. |
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Revision as of 07:49, 20 February 2024
George R. Gaither | |
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| Attorney General of Maryland | |
| In office March 25, 1899 – November 2, 1899 | |
| Preceded by | Harry M. Clabaugh |
| Succeeded by | Isidor Rayner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 28, 1858 Howard County, Maryland |
| Died | October 17, 1921 Catonsville, Maryland |
| Resting place | Green Mount Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican Party |
| Other political affiliations | Democrat (before 1892) Republican (after 1892) |
| Spouse | Fannie Granger |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent | George Gaither Sr. |
George Riggs Gaither Jr. (February 28, 1858 – October 17, 1921)[1] was an American lawyer and politician in Maryland. His career spanned several roles, including serving as the Attorney General of Maryland and engaging in local governance in Baltimore.
Early Life and Education
Born in Howard County, Maryland, George Riggs Gaither Jr. was the son of George Riggs Gaither Sr. Jr. and Rebecca Harrison Gaither. He was educated in Howard County schools before attending Princeton College, where he graduated in 1878. Gaither then pursued legal studies in Baltimore, completing his law degree in 1880. [2]
Career
Gaither's professional life was primarily in law and public service. After becoming a lawyer, he practiced in Baltimore City and was a partner with William Sheppard Bryan Jr. In the political realm, he switched from the Democratic to the Republican party in 1892. Gaither's tenure as Attorney General of Maryland began in 1899, and around 1900, he served as a Baltimore City Commissioner. He also held a position as a member and president of the Second Branch City Council in Baltimore. In the 1907 Maryland gubernatorial election, Gaither ran as the Republican candidate for governor of Maryland but was not elected.[2]
Personal Life
An Episcopalian, Gaither married Fannie Imogen Granger. The couple had children, including George R. Gaither III and a daughter. The family was based in Baltimore City, where Gaither was involved with Grace and St. Peter's Protestant Episcopal Church.[2]
Death and Legacy
Gaither died of pneumonia on October 17, 1921, in Catonsville, Baltimore County. He was interred in Green Mount Cemetery in Baltimore City. His contributions to Maryland's legal system and civic life are part of the state's historical record.
References
- ^ "Gaither Dead!". October 16, 1909. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ a b c "George R. Gaither, MSA SC 3520-1511". msa.maryland.gov. Retrieved 2024-02-20.