Biography

02/22/1860 - 05/13/1900

George Washington Holzwarth, (R2) Philadelphia County 1899-1900

Early Life:

George Washington Holzwarth, born February 22, 1860, Southwark district, city of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; son of George and Caroline F. Gunther Holzwarth; public schools, education; engaged, book binders' trade; married, Caroline W.  Adams, 1884, daughter, Irene Holzwarth; member, Sixth Sectional School Board, 1891-1900; elected, Republican, Pennsylvania State Senate, 1899-1900; died, May 13, 1900 (aged 40), consumption, in office, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; interment, Northwood Cemetery, West Oak Lane, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Politics:

Member, Sixth Sectional School Board, 1891-1900.

Elected, Republican, Pennsylvania State Senate, 2^nd district, Philadelphia County, 1899-1900; committee assignments, Canals and Inland Navigation, Compare Bills, Federal Relations, Judicial Apportionment, Pensions and Gratuities (Chairman).  

Legacy:

Never resided outside of the senatorial district he represented.

Cited:

Smull’s Legislative Handbook, Cochran, (1900) T.B., (Editor) Miller, H.P. (Assistant Editor) Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pages 1187, 1192-1194, Biographical Sketches of Senators, page 1160.

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