George N. Southwick

George Newell Southwick (March 7, 1863 – October 17, 1912) was an American journalist and politician from Albany, New York. A Republican, he was most notable for his service as a U.S. representative from 1895 to 1911.

Early life George N. Southwick was born in Albany, New York on March 7, 1863, the son of Henry Collins Southwick and Margaret Julia (Fraser) Southwick. His extended family had been prominent in newspaper publishing and printing for several generations, and included Solomon Southwick (1773–1839) and Solomon Southwick (1731–1897).

Southwick attended Albany's School Number 6 as well as private schools in the city, and he graduated from Albany High School in 1879.

Continued career In 1892, South was an unsuccessful candidate for the Republican nomination for U.S. Representative from New York's 20th District. Southwick was chairman of the Committee on Education from the 58th through 60th Congresses.

Retirement and death Southwick invested profitably during his career, and his holdings included real estate in Washington, D.C., and mining properties in Essex County, New York.

Family Southwick never married and had no children. His sister Effie was the wife of Ralph W. Thomas, a member of the New York State Senate.