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Theodore G. Croft

1874 – 1920

American politician

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About Theodore G. Croft

Lived 1874 – 1920 (aged 45). Theodore G. Croft was an American politician and lawyer.

Theodore Gaillard Croft (November 26, 1874 – March 23, 1920) was a U.S. representative from South Carolina, son of George William Croft.

Born in Aiken, South Carolina, Croft attended the common schools. He graduated from Bethel Military Academy in Warrenton, Virginia in 1895 and from the law department of the University of South Carolina at Columbia in 1897. He was admitted to the bar the same year and commenced practice in Aiken, South Carolina.

Croft was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-eighth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of his father, George W. Croft, and served from May 17, 1904, to March 3, 1905. While in Congress, he carried on his father's idea of building a post office in downtown Aiken. He was not a candidate for renomination in 1904. He resumed the practice of law in Aiken, South Carolina. He later served as member of the State House of Representatives from 1907 to 1908. He served in the State Senate from 1909 to 1912.

After the outbreak of World War I, he enlisted in the U.S. Army October 29, 1918. He was assigned to duty as a private in the Field Artillery Central Officers' Training School, Camp Zachary Taylor, and served until December 5, 1918, when he was honorably discharged.

Afterward, he resumed the practice of law. He died in Aiken, South Carolina, March 23, 1920 and was interred in St. Thaddeus' Episcopal Churchyard.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University of South Carolina, Bethel Military Academy
Positions held
United States representative, Member of the State Senate of South Carolina, Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
Also known as
Theodore Gaillard Croft

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Theodore G. Croft?

American politician (1874-1920)

When was Theodore G. Croft born?

Theodore G. Croft was born on 26 November 1874 in Aiken.

When did Theodore G. Croft die?

Theodore G. Croft died on 23 March 1920 in Aiken.

What was Theodore G. Croft's occupation?

Theodore G. Croft was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Theodore G. Croft?

Theodore G. Croft was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Theodore G. Croft

· Wikidata: Q2418643

· DBpedia: Theodore G. Croft

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