House 1941-62 (District 33); House 1963-66 (District 37)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Counties Served:
Hennepin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
| Date of Birth: 03/19/1901
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Date of Death: 02/08/1992
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| Birth Place: Hartford, Connecticut
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Birth County: |
Birth Country: United States |
| Other Names: Geo. A., Silver Fox |
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| Gender:
Male
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Religion: Not Reported
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City of Residence (when first elected):
Minneapolis
Occupation (when first elected):
Practicing Attorney
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EDUCATION
West High School, Minneapolis; Secondary; Graduate
University of Minnesota; College Graduate; Engineering
University of Minnesota, Law School; Law Degree; Admitted to the Bar, 1925
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Loretta or Loretto Salmon (married in 1924, she died in 1984)
Children:
Two children: Jean Ann, and Susan (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was a member of the Republican Party.
"After joining the Republican Party, he served as a ward and district chairman of the Young Republicans from 1936-1939." (St. Paul Pioneer Press, February 9, 1992, p. 5B)
"He has been active in the Republican party, serving in various offices including roles as delegate to county and state conventions." ("Know Your Minnesota Legislature: Rep. George A. French." Minneapolis Star, Between November 1956-January 1957)
"Although he served when legislators were elected without party designation, he was a member of the House's Conservative caucus." (Fergus Falls Daily Journal, February 10, 1992)
He died from a heart attack at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota. His funeral was held at Werness Brothers Funeral Chapel in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was buried in Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota.