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George William Croft
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 2nd district |
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| In office March 4, 1903 – March 10, 1904 |
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| Preceded by | W. Jasper Talbert |
| Succeeded by | Theodore G. Croft |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from Aiken County | |
| In office November 28, 1882 – December 24, 1883 |
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| In office January 8, 1901 – February 22, 1902 |
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| Member of the South Carolina Senate | |
| In office 1880 |
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| Born | December 20, 1846 Newberry County, South Carolina |
| Died | March 10, 1904 (aged 57) Washington, D.C. |
| Resting place | Aiken, South Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | South Carolina Military Academy University of Virginia |
| Profession | attorney |
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| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1864–1865 |
George William Croft (December 20, 1846 – March 10, 1904) was an important politician from South Carolina. He served as a U.S. Representative, which means he was a member of the U.S. Congress. His son, Theodore Gaillard Croft, also became a politician.
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Early Life and Education
George William Croft was born in Newberry County, South Carolina, on December 20, 1846. He went to local schools in Greenville, South Carolina. In 1863, he joined the South Carolina Military Academy in Charleston.
Military Service
During the American Civil War, George Croft and other cadets from the academy joined the Confederate States Army in 1864. He served in the army until the war ended in 1865.
Studying Law
After the war, George Croft went to the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He studied law there from 1866 to 1867. In 1869, he passed his exams to become a lawyer. He started his law practice in Aiken, South Carolina, in 1870. Later, he became the president of the State bar association, a group for lawyers.
Political Career
George William Croft was a member of the Democratic Party. He held several important political positions in South Carolina.
State Politics
He served in the South Carolina House of Representatives twice. His first term was from 1882 to 1883. His second term was from 1901 to 1902. He also served in the South Carolina Senate in 1880. These roles meant he helped make laws for the state of South Carolina.
Serving in Congress
In 1903, George Croft was elected to the United States House of Representatives. This meant he represented South Carolina in the U.S. Congress in Washington, D.C.. While he was in Congress, he suggested building a new post office in downtown Aiken, South Carolina.
Death and Legacy
George William Croft served in Congress until he passed away on March 10, 1904. He died in Washington, D.C., from an infection caused by a splinter. After his death, his son, Theodore G. Croft, was elected to finish his father's term in Congress. His son continued to work on the idea of building the post office in Aiken. George Croft was buried in St. Thaddeus' Episcopal Churchyard in Aiken, South Carolina.
