George Curry (politician)
George Curry (April 3, 1861 – November 27, 1947) was a U.S. military officer and politician. He was governor of New Mexico Territory from 1907 to 1910, and once it became a state he represented it in the 62nd United States Congress. Curry County, New Mexico, is named in his honor.
George Curry | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Mexico's at-large district | |
| In office January 8, 1912 – March 3, 1913 | |
| Preceded by | 2nd seat established |
| Succeeded by | 2nd seat abolished |
| 17th Governor of New Mexico Territory | |
| In office April 20, 1907 – March 1, 1910 | |
| Appointed by | Theodore Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Herbert James Hagerman |
| Succeeded by | William J. Mills |
| Governor of Samar | |
| In office 1905–1907 | |
| Preceded by | Segundo Singzon |
| Succeeded by | Maximo Cinco |
| Governor of Isabela | |
| In office 1903–1905 | |
| Preceded by | Modern position created, last held by a Spanish Governor |
| Governor of Ambos Camarines | |
| In office 1901–1902 | |
| Preceded by | Modern position created, last held by a Spanish Governor |
| Succeeded by | Juan Pimentel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 3, 1861 West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, C.S. |
| Died | November 27, 1947 (aged 86) Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | politician |
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