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George Tabor

1862 – 1939

American politician

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About George Tabor

Lived 1862 – 1939 (aged 76). George Tabor was an American politician.

George Washington Tabor (December 6, 1862 – August 24, 1939) was an American politician.

Early life George Tabor's father Andrew Jackson Tabor (1831–1901) moved from Jackson County, Indiana, to settle Monmouth Township, Jackson County, Iowa, with his brother. Andrew Tabor married Nancy L. Cooley in 1854, and their son George was born on December 6, 1862. George Tabor graduated from Baldwin High School in the town of Baldwin at the age of seventeen, then began working as a farmer.

Career Tabor was elected to the Iowa Senate in 1928, as a Democratic legislator for District 23, replacing Charles Steere Browne. Tabor took office on January 14, 1929, and served until January 8, 1933, when he was succeeded by Carolyn Campbell Pendray. One of Tabor's sons, Howard, later served in both houses of the Iowa General Assembly.

Personal life Tabor married Monmouth native Ella Gilmore. The couple returned to the Tabor family farm near Baldwin and raised two sons and three daughters. George Tabor later cofounded and served as president of the Baldwin Savings Bank.

Death George Tabor died at home near Baldwin on August 24, 1939.

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Member of the State Senate of Iowa
Also known as
George Washington Tabor, George W. Tabor

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Tabor?

American politician

When was George Tabor born?

George Tabor was born on 6 December 1862 in Monmouth Township.

When did George Tabor die?

George Tabor died on 24 August 1939.

What was George Tabor's occupation?

George Tabor was a politician.

What nationality was George Tabor?

George Tabor was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Tabor

· Wikidata: Q116933797

· DBpedia: George Tabor

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