George M. Landers
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George Marcellus Landers (February 22, 1813 - March 27, 1895) was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.
Born in Lenox, Massachusetts, Landers attended the public schools. He moved to New Britain, Connecticut, in 1830 and engaged in the manufacture of hardware. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1851, 1867, and 1874. He served in the State senate in 1853, 1869, and 1873. State bank commissioner in 1874.
Landers was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-fourth and Forty-fifth Congresses (March 4, 1875-March 3, 1879). He died in New Britain, Connecticut, March 27, 1895. He was interred in Fairview Cemetery.
