George Radcliffe Colton
George Radcliffe Colton (April 10, 1865 – April 6, 1916) was an American politician and civil servant. He served in the Nebraska House of Representatives and as governor of Puerto Rico from November 6, 1909, to November 15, 1913, a position to which he was appointed by President William Howard Taft.
George Radcliffe Colton | |
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| Governor of Puerto Rico | |
| In office November 6, 1909 – November 15, 1913 | |
| Preceded by | Regis Henri Post |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Yager |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 10, 1865 Galesburg, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | April 6, 1916 (aged 50) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery |
| Spouse |
Jessie T. McLeod (died) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Knox College |
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