George Washington Fleeger facts for kids
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George W. Fleeger
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 26th district |
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| In office March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1887 |
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| Preceded by | Samuel Henry Miller |
| Succeeded by | Norman Hall |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
| In office 1871-1872 |
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| Born | March 13, 1839 Concord Township, Pennsylvania, U.S |
| Died | June 25, 1904 (aged 65) Butler, Pennsylvania, U.S |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861-1865 |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Unit | Company C, 11th Pennsylvania Reserve Regiment |
George Washington Fleeger (born March 13, 1839 – died June 25, 1904) was an important American politician from Pennsylvania. He was a member of the Republican Party and served in the U.S. House of Representatives, which is part of the U.S. Congress.
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A Life of Service
George W. Fleeger was born in Concord Township, Pennsylvania. As a young person, he went to local schools and later studied at West Sunbury Academy.
Serving in the Military
When the American Civil War began, George Fleeger joined the Union Army on June 10, 1861. He started as a private in Company C of the 11th Pennsylvania Reserve Regiment. By June 1862, he became a first lieutenant. He was later given the honorary rank of captain. He served in the army until March 13, 1865.
Becoming a Lawyer and Politician
After his time in the military, George Fleeger decided to study law. He became a lawyer in 1866 and started his own practice in Butler, Pennsylvania.
He then entered the world of politics. From 1871 to 1872, Fleeger served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. This is a group of elected officials who make laws for the state of Pennsylvania.
He was also a leader in the Republican Party. He chaired the Republican State central committee and was a delegate to important Republican State conventions in 1882 and 1890.
Serving in Congress
In 1885, George Fleeger was elected to the 49th United States Congress. This meant he served as a representative for Pennsylvania in the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. He served one term, from March 4, 1885, to March 3, 1887.
After his time in Congress, he went back to practicing law in Butler, Pennsylvania. George W. Fleeger passed away in Butler in 1904 and was buried in the North Cemetery.
