George Jonathan Danforth

George Jonathan Danforth was a member of the South Dakota Senate.

For the New York politician, see George F. Danforth.

Biography

Danforth was born on November 21, 1875 in Meeme, Wisconsin.[1] He attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 1903, he moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota.[2] On August 21, 1907, Danforth married Nora I. Tollefson. Danforth died on March 30, 1952. He was a Congregationalist.

Career

Danforth was a member of the Senate from 1919 to 1922. Previously, he had been State's Attorney of Minnehaha County, South Dakota. In 1930 and 1938, Danforth was a candidate in the Republican primary for the United States Senate. He lost to incumbent William H. McMaster in 1930 and to John Chandler Gurney in 1938.

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References
  1. "Congregationalist Politicians in Wisconsin". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
  2. "Biographical Legislature". South Dakota Legislative Manual. Retrieved 2013-11-04.


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