Background
Post, George Adams was born on September 1, 1854 in Cuba, New York, United States. Son of Ira Allen and Harriet Newell (Curtis) Post.
United States representative lawyer politician
Post, George Adams was born on September 1, 1854 in Cuba, New York, United States. Son of Ira Allen and Harriet Newell (Curtis) Post.
He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1881 and commenced practice in Montrose, Pennsylvania.
With freight department Erie Railroad, later assistant to superintendent motive power, 1872. Studied law at night and admitted to Pennsylvania Barometer Editor and part owner Montrose (Pennsylvania) Democrat, 1883-1889.
With New York World, 1889-1891.
Vice president, 1892-1894, president 1894, Standard Coupler Company. President Georgia A. Post Company, Hudson River Bridge & Terminal Association.
Director Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company, Merchants Association of New York Chairman Executive Committee Railway Supply Manufacturers, 1904. Chairman American Railway Appliance Exhibition, held in connection with International Railway Congress, Washington, 1905.
President Railway Business Association of the United States, 1909-1918.
Known as the “apostle of good humor.” Mayor of Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, 1877. Democratic nominee presidential elector, Pennsylvania, 1880. Member 48th Congress (1883-1885), 15th District of Pennsylvania.
Secretary Democratic Congressional Committee, 1884.
Chairman Pennsylvania Democratic State Convention, 1885. Trustee New Jersey State Chamber Commerce.
Chairman railway committee Chamber Commerce United States of America Home: Somerville, New Jersey.
Member 48th Congress (1883-1885), 15th District
Married Minnie C. Munson, June 22, 1881.
