George Swinton Legaré

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.

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 by	William Elliott
Succeeded by	Richard S. Whaley
Corporation Counsel of Charleston, South Carolina
In office 1898–1903
Preceded by	Charles Inglesby
Succeeded by	George F. Moffett
Personal details
Born	November 11, 1869 Rockville, South Carolina
Died	January 31, 1913 (aged 43) St. Andrews, South Carolina
Resting place	Magnolia Cemetery, Charleston, South Carolina
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Fannie Izlar (m. 1893-1913, his death)
Children	6
Alma mater	University of South Carolina Georgetown University
Profession	Lawyer

Early life

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

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

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

Family

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

• List of United States Congress members who died in office (1900–49)

References

1. "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.

External links

• United States Congress. "George Swinton Legaré (id: L000219)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• George S. Legare, Late a Representative from South Carolina. U.S. Government Printing Office. 1914.
• George Swinton Legaré at Find a Grave