J. George Stewart
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| J. George Stewart | |
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| U.S. Representative from Delaware | |
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| Born | June 2, 1890 Wilmington, Delaware |
| Died | May 24, 1970 Washington, DC |
| Residence | Wilmington, Delaware Washington, DC |
| Political party | Republican |
James George Stewart (June 2, 1890 – May 24, 1970) was an American architect and politician from Wilmington, in New Castle County, Delaware. He was a member of the Republican Party, who served as U.S. Representative from Delaware and as Architect of the Capitol. He was known by his middle name.
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[edit] Early life and family
Stewart was born June 2, 1890 in from Wilmington, Delaware. He attended the public schools of Wilmington and the University of Delaware at Newark, Delaware. He worked in the landscape construction business from1919 until 1942, during which time he was a member of the Delaware Athletic Commission from 1931 until 1934, and a commissioner on the Delaware Emergency Relief Commission in 1934.
[edit] Professional and political career
Stewart was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1934, defeating Democrat John C. Hazzard. He served in the Republican minority in the 74th Congress, and lost his bid for a second term in 1936 to Democrat, William F. Allen. Stewart served from January 3, 1935 until January 3, 1937, during the administration of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Ten years later he became a member of the staff of the United States Senate Committee on the District of Columbia, and served there from 1947 until1951. He was special engineer to the lands division of the United States Department of Justice and Corps of Engineers in 1952/1953, and was a civil engineer in Hollywood, Florida in 1954. U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower appointed him to be Architect of the Capitol, and he served in that position from October 1, 1954 until his death.
[edit] Death and legacy
Stewart died May 24, 1970 in Washington, D.C. and is buried in Lower Brandywine Cemetery, near Centerville, Delaware.
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| Preceded by Wilbur L. Adams |
U.S. Representative from Delaware (at-large) January 3, 1935 – January 3, 1937 |
Succeeded by William F. Allen |
| Preceded by David Lynn |
Architect of the Capitol October 1, 1954 – May 24, 1970 |
Succeeded by George M. White |
[edit] Public offices
Elections are held the first Tuesday after November 1st. U.S. Representatives take office on January 3rd, for a two year term.
| Office | Type | Location | Elected | Took Office | Left Office | notes |
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| U.S. Representative | Legislature | Washington | 1934 | January 3 1935 | January 3 1937 |
[edit] Election results
| Year | Office | Subject | Party | Votes | % | Opponent | Party | Votes | % | ||
| 1934 | U.S. House | J. George Stewart | Republican | 52,468 | 53% | John C. Hazzard | Democratic | 45,927 | 46% | ||
| 1936 | U.S. House | J. George Stewart | Republican | 55,664 | 44% | William F. Allen | Democratic | 65,485 | 52% |
[edit] References
- Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress. U.S Congress. Retrieved on 2006-09-01.
[edit] External links
[edit] Places with more information
- University of Delaware Library 181 South College Ave., Newark, Delaware (302) 831-2965.
- Newark Free Library 750 Library Ave., Newark, Delaware (302) 731-7550.
- Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library 2nd and High St., Odessa, Delaware (302) 378-8838.
- Historical Society of Delaware 505 Market St., Wilmington, Delaware (302) 655-7161.
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