George Calhoun Crowther facts for kids
George Calhoun Crowther (born January 26, 1849 – died March 18, 1914) was an important American politician. He served as a U.S. Representative for the state of Missouri. He had a long career in public service and newspaper work.
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Early Life and Moving to America
George Crowther was born in Lancashire, England, in 1849. When he was about six years old, in 1855, he moved to the United States with his parents. They settled in a town called Dakota City, Nebraska.
George went to public schools until he was ten years old. At that young age, he started working as a printer's apprentice in Sioux City, Iowa. This meant he learned how to print newspapers and books.
Military Service and Newspaper Work
In 1862, when George was just 13, he joined the Union Army during the American Civil War. He served until July 14, 1865, when the war ended.
After his military service, he moved to Kansas in 1866. There, he continued to work with newspapers until 1873. He was involved in printing and publishing newspapers again from 1875 to 1886.
Public Service in Kansas and Missouri
George Crowther began his political career in Kansas. In January 1869, he was chosen to be the secretary of the Kansas State senate. He was reelected to this position in 1871 and again in 1873.
In 1877, he moved to St. Joseph, Missouri. He continued his public service there. In 1887, he was appointed as a deputy sheriff for Buchanan County, Missouri. This meant he helped enforce laws in the county.
Political Career in St. Joseph
George Crowther was elected as the city treasurer of St. Joseph in 1888. He was responsible for managing the city's money. He was reelected for this role in 1890, showing that people trusted him.
In 1892, he tried to get elected to the Fifty-third Congress, but he was not successful that time.
Serving in the U.S. Congress
George Crowther was a member of the Republican Party. He was elected to the Fifty-fourth Congress. He served as a U.S. Representative from March 4, 1895, to March 3, 1897.
He tried to be reelected in 1896 for the Fifty-fifth Congress but did not win. In 1904, he also ran for mayor of St. Joseph but was unsuccessful.
Later Life and Passing
After his time in Congress, George Crowther worked in the manufacturing business. He was involved in making iron and steel in St. Joseph, Missouri.
He passed away in St. Joseph on March 18, 1914, at the age of 65. He was buried in Oakland Cemetery.
