George A. Castor

George Albert Castor
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 3rd district
In office
February 16, 1904  February 19, 1906
Preceded by Henry Burk
Succeeded by J. Hampton Moore
Personal details
Born (1855-08-06)August 6, 1855
Holmesburg, Pennsylvania
Died February 19, 1906(1906-02-19) (aged 50)
Political party Republican

George Albert Castor (August 6, 1855 – February 19, 1906) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania.

George A. Castor was born in the Holmesburg section of the city of Philadelphia. He entered a cloth house early in life and subsequently became a merchant tailor with large establishments in New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. He retired from active business pursuits in 1875. He was an unsuccessful candidate for the Republican nomination of Congressman at Large in 1892. He was a member of the Republican city committee for fifteen years.

Castor was elected as a Republican to the 58th Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Henry Burk. He was reelected to the 59th Congress and served from February 16, 1904, until his death in Philadelphia.

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United States House of Representatives
Preceded by
Henry Burk
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district

1904-1906
Succeeded by
J. Hampton Moore
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