George Jonathan Danforth

George Jonathan Danforth was a member of the South Dakota Senate.

For the New York politician, see George F. Danforth.

Biography

Danforth was born on November 21, 1875 in Meeme, Wisconsin.[1] He attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 1903, he moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota.[2] On August 21, 1907, Danforth married Nora I. Tollefson. Danforth died on March 30, 1952. He was a Congregationalist.

Career

Danforth was a member of the Senate from 1919 to 1922. Previously, he had been State's Attorney of Minnehaha County, South Dakota. In 1930 and 1938, Danforth was a candidate in the Republican primary for the United States Senate. He lost to incumbent William H. McMaster in 1930 and to John Chandler Gurney in 1938.

References
  1. "Congregationalist Politicians in Wisconsin". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
  2. "Biographical Legislature". South Dakota Legislative Manual. Retrieved 2013-11-04.


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