Legislator Details
George P. Stark
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 52
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/19/1832
City: Stow, OH
County: Summit County, OH
Country: US
Death
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Burial
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City: Stow, OH
County: Summit County, Ohio
Country: US
Cemetery: Stow Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Mary; children: 3, Lettie (Gorham)and Lew and one other
Number of Children: 3
Background
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Military Service:
Occupation: cooper, farmer, businessman, merchant
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended Hiram College
Biographical Sketch:
Studied for a couple of terms at Hiram College. Worked as a cooper until 1853; in 1866 worked in the drug trade in Palestine, IL then farmed until 1871. Moved from Hudson, OH to Cascade, MI, 1871 and operated a dry goods store. He served as supervisor. He later returned to Hudson, OH to farm.
Notable Facts:
Member of the Fusionist Party.
Died in 1913.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Fusion
Committees Served On: Canals and River and Harbor Improvements, Military Affairs , Railroads , Roads and Bridges , State Prison
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Cascade
County of Residence Kent
District: 20
District Description: Kent County
Date Elected: 11/2/1886
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1887
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: A Fusionist, backed by the Democratic and Greenback parties.
Chamber: House
Party: Other
Committees Served On: Horticulture , State Public Schools
Postions Held:
City of Residence:
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1884
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1885
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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