George A. Sheridan
George Augustus Sheridan (February 22, 1840 – October 7, 1896) was an American Civil War veteran and politician who, along with Effingham Lawrence is known for serving for the shortest term in congressional history, serving for just one day in the U.S. House of Representatives.
George Augustus Sheridan | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's at-large district | |
| In office March 3, 1875 – March 4, 1875 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | District eliminated |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 22, 1840 Millbury, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | October 7, 1896 (aged 56) Hampton, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Political party | Liberal Republican |
| Children | Emma Viola Sheridan |
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