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List Of United States Political Families (G)
The following is an alphabetical list of political families in the United States whose last name begins with G. The Gadsdens * Christopher Gadsden (1723–1805), Delegate to the Continental Congress from South Carolina 1774–76, Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina 1778–80. Grandfather of John Gadsden and James Gadsden. ** John Gadsden (1787–1831), South Carolina State Representative 1819, U.S. Attorney of South Carolina 1820–31, Intendant of Charleston, South Carolina 1827–29. Grandson of Christopher Gadsden. ** James Gadsden (1788–1858), member of the Florida Territorial Legislature, U.S. Minister to Mexico 1853–56. Grandson of Christopher Gadsden. *** Philip H. Gadsden (1867–1965), delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1916. Grandnephew of John Gadsen and James Gadsden. The Gaetzs * Stanley Jerome "Jerry" Gaetz (1914–1964), Former Mayor of Rugby, North Dakota 1958–64, North Dakota State Senator. Father of Don Gaetz. ** Don Gaetz (1948–present), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of United States Political Families
Many families in the United States have produced multiple generations of politicians who have had a significant influence on government and public policy in their communities, states and in the country. Some have been involved because of personal ambition, some to continue their family’s work, and some out of a sense of duty. Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, whose family had achieved considerable wealth and influence within two generations of emigrating from Ireland, was fond of the verse from the gospel of Luke in the New Testament, “To whom much is given, much is required,” and her descendants often cited that as an influence. Many of these families moved to national prominence from a state or region, for example, the Huntington family of Connecticut, the Long family of Louisiana, the Harrison family of Virginia, Harrisons and Lee family, Lees of Virginia, the Roosevelt family, Roosevelts of New York (state), New York, the Daley family, Daleys, and the Stevenson family, Stevenso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |