1. George Spalding was a politician from the US state of Michigan.
13 Facts About George Spalding
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George Spalding later moved to Monroe, Michigan, and taught school in 1860 and 1861.
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George Spalding entered the United States Army on June 20,1861, as a private in Company A, 4th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment, and was promoted through the ranks to colonel of the 12th US Tennessee Cavalry.
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In 1865, George Spalding was promoted to brigadier general by brevet to commemorate his wartime service.
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George Spalding was appointed postmaster of Monroe, July 27,1866, and served until December 15,1870.
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George Spalding was special agent of the US Treasury Department, serving from 1871 to 1875.
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George Spalding was elected mayor of Monroe in 1876 and served as president of the board of education.
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George Spalding studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1878.
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George Spalding later became a member of the board of control of the State Industrial Home for Girls from 1885 to 1897.
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George Spalding was an unsuccessful candidate for re-nomination in 1898, losing to Henry C Smith in the Republican primary elections.
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George Spalding was again appointed postmaster of Monroe on February 20,1899, and served until February 13,1907.
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George Spalding resumed the practice of law and engaged in agricultural pursuits.
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George Spalding was president of the First National Bank of Monroe until his death there.