G. M. Marshall

George McContyre Marshall (13 May 1834 – 27 February 1915)[1] was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.[2]

For others of a similar name, see George Marshall (disambiguation).

Biography

Marshall was born in Lower Canada. His father was a cousin of Rufus Choate, a member of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate. Marshall would marry Julia A. Hoyt.[3] They would have seven children. He and his son, Frank, would found a machining business in what is now Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.

Political career

Marshall was a member of the Assembly during the 1875 and 1876 sessions.[4] Additionally, he was a town chairman (similar to mayor). He was a Republican.

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References
  1. George McContyre Marshall at findagrave.com
  2. THE LEGISLATIVE MANUAL OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN (15th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1876. p. 460.
  3. THE HISTORY OF Columbia County, WISCONSIN. Chicago: Western Historical Company. 1880. p. 1012.
  4. Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 157.
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