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'''George Swinton Legaré''' (1869—1913) was a politician from [[South Carolina]]; born in [[Rockville, South Carolina|Rockville, S.C.]] Shortly after birth moved to [[Charleston, S.C.]] At Charleston, he graduated from the Porter Military Academy, now the exclusive [[Porter-Gaud]] School, in 1889. He then attended the law department of the [[University of South Carolina]] at Columbia for two years; was graduated from [[Georgetown University]] Law School, [[Washington, D.C.]], in 1893. He was admitted to the [[bar (law)|bar]] the same year and commenced a legal practice in Charleston, S.C. He was elected as a Democrat to the [[Fifty-eighth United States Congress|Fifty-eighth]] and to the four succeeding Congresses. He served from March 4, 1903, until his death, before the close of the [[Sixty-second Congress]]; had been reelected to the [[Sixty-third Congress]]. His death was in Charleston, S.C., January 31, 1913; interment in Magnolia Cemetery.
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|name = George Swinton Legaré
|image = George Swinton Legaré (South Carolina Congressman).jpg
|caption = Frontispiece of 1914's ''George S. Legaré, Late a Representative from South Carolina''
|state1 = [[South Carolina]]
|district1 = [[South Carolina's 1st congressional district|1st]]
|term_start1 = March 4, 1903
|term_end1 = January 31, 1913
|predecessor1 = [[William Elliott (South Carolina)|William Elliott]]
|successor1 = [[Richard S. Whaley]]
|office2 = Corporation Counsel of [[Charleston, South Carolina]]
|term_start2 = 1898
|term_end2 = 1903
|predecessor2 = Charles Inglesby
|successor2 = George F. Moffett
|birth_date = {{birth date|1869|11|11}}
|birth_place = [[Rockville, South Carolina]]
|death_date = {{death date and age|1913|1|31|1869|11|11}}
|death_place = [[St. Andrews, South Carolina]]
|resting_place = [[Magnolia Cemetery (Charleston, South Carolina)|Magnolia Cemetery]], [[Charleston, South Carolina]]
|spouse = Fannie Izlar (m. 1893-1913, his death)
|children = 6
|party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
|profession = [[Lawyer]]
|alma_mater = [[University of South Carolina]]<br>[[Georgetown University]]
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'''George Swinton Legaré''' (November 11, 1869 – January 31, 1913) was an American attorney and politician from [[South Carolina]]. He was best known for his service in the [[United States House of Representatives]] from 1903 until his death.

==Early life==
Legaré was born in [[Rockville, South Carolina]], the son of Edward T. and Kate (Malcolmson) Legaré.<ref name="Newberry">{{cite news |date=February 4, 1913 |title=Hon. George S. Legare Dead |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/173457022/ |work=The Herald and News |location=Newberry, SC |page=8 |url-access=subscription |via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref> Shortly after birth, the Legaré family moved to [[Charleston, South Carolina|Charleston]]. He graduated from [[Porter-Gaud|Porter Military Academy]] in 1889.<ref name="Newberry"/> Legaré studied law at the [[University of South Carolina]] for two years, then transferred to [[Georgetown University]] Law School.<ref name="Newberry"/> He graduated from Georgetown with an [[Bachelor of Laws|LL.B.]] in 1893.<ref name="Newberry"/>

==Career==
Legaré was admitted to the [[bar (law)|bar]] in 1893 and commenced a legal practice in Charleston.<ref name="Newberry"/> From 1898 to 1903, he served as Charleston's corporation counsel.<ref name="Newberry"/> He was elected as a Democrat to the [[Fifty-eighth United States Congress|Fifty-eighth]] and to the four succeeding Congresses and served from March 4, 1903 until his death.<ref name="Newberry"/> He had been reelected to the [[Sixty-third Congress]], but died before the term started on March 4, 1913.<ref name="Newberry"/>

==Death==
Legaré died in [[St. Andrews, South Carolina|St. Andrews]], near Charleston on January 31, 1913.<ref name="Newberry"/> He was buried at [[Magnolia Cemetery (Charleston, South Carolina)|Magnolia Cemetery]].<ref>{{cite news |date=February 5, 1913 |title=George S. Legare Laid to Rest |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/89003970/ |work=The Laurens Advertiser |location=Laurens, SC |page=4 |url-access=subscription |via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref>

==Family==
In 1893, Legaré married Fannie Izlar, the daughter of Judge James Izlar.<ref name="Newberry"/> They were the parents of six children, four of whom were living at the time of Legaré's death—Ferdinda, Julia, Hermina, and George.<ref name="Newberry"/>

==See also==
* [[List of United States Congress members who died in office (1900–49)]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{Biographical Directory of Congress|L000219}}
*''[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=loc.ark:/13960/t9377fg1d;view=1up;seq=7 George S. Legare, Late a Representative from South Carolina]''. U.S. Government Printing Office. 1914.
*{{Find a Grave|6914968}}

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| years=1903-1913
| after=[[Richard S. Whaley]]
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George Swinton Legaré
Frontispiece of 1914's George S. Legaré, Late a Representative from South Carolina
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from South Carolina's 1st district
In office
March 4, 1903 – January 31, 1913
Preceded byWilliam Elliott
Succeeded byRichard S. Whaley
Corporation Counsel of Charleston, South Carolina
In office
1898–1903
Preceded byCharles Inglesby
Succeeded byGeorge F. Moffett
Personal details
Born(1869-11-11)November 11, 1869
Rockville, South Carolina
DiedJanuary 31, 1913(1913-01-31) (aged 43)
St. Andrews, South Carolina
Resting placeMagnolia Cemetery, Charleston, South Carolina
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseFannie Izlar (m. 1893-1913, his death)
Children6
Alma materUniversity of South Carolina
Georgetown University
ProfessionLawyer

George Swinton Legaré (November 11, 1869 – January 31, 1913) was an American attorney and politician from South Carolina. He was best known for his service in the United States House of Representatives from 1903 until his death.

Early life

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Legaré was born in Rockville, South Carolina, the son of Edward T. and Kate (Malcolmson) Legaré.[1] Shortly after birth, the Legaré family moved to Charleston. He graduated from Porter Military Academy in 1889.[1] Legaré studied law at the University of South Carolina for two years, then transferred to Georgetown University Law School.[1] He graduated from Georgetown with an LL.B. in 1893.[1]

Career

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Legaré was admitted to the bar in 1893 and commenced a legal practice in Charleston.[1] From 1898 to 1903, he served as Charleston's corporation counsel.[1] He was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-eighth and to the four succeeding Congresses and served from March 4, 1903 until his death.[1] He had been reelected to the Sixty-third Congress, but died before the term started on March 4, 1913.[1]

Death

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Legaré died in St. Andrews, near Charleston on January 31, 1913.[1] He was buried at Magnolia Cemetery.[2]

Family

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In 1893, Legaré married Fannie Izlar, the daughter of Judge James Izlar.[1] They were the parents of six children, four of whom were living at the time of Legaré's death—Ferdinda, Julia, Hermina, and George.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Hon. George S. Legare Dead". The Herald and News. Newberry, SC. February 4, 1913. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "George S. Legare Laid to Rest". The Laurens Advertiser. Laurens, SC. February 5, 1913. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com.
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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from South Carolina's 1st congressional district
1903-1913 		Succeeded by


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