About George Lawrence Record
Lived 1859 – 1933 (aged 73–74). George Lawrence Record was an American politician and lawyer.
George Lawrence Record (1859 – September 27, 1933) was an American lawyer, activist, and politician from Jersey City, New Jersey. He ran unsuccessfully for several offices, including Governor of New Jersey and United States Senator.
Though he lost all six of his attempts at elected office, Record held various state and municipal appointive offices and was a leading figure in the state's liberal progressive movement. He frequently brought suit against New Jersey public utilities as a consumer advocate and labor spokesman. In Jersey City politics, he was aligned with reformist Democrat Mark M. Fagan against party boss Frank Hague.
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Who was George Lawrence Record?
American lawyer
When was George Lawrence Record born?
George Lawrence Record was born in 1859 in Auburn.
When did George Lawrence Record die?
George Lawrence Record died on 27 September 1933 in Portland.
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George Lawrence Record was a politician and lawyer.
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George Lawrence Record was American.
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