Background
Criswell, George Stuart was born on April 7, 1850 in Venango Company, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Robert Chesney and Hannah (Nickle) Criswell.
Criswell, George Stuart was born on April 7, 1850 in Venango Company, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Robert Chesney and Hannah (Nickle) Criswell.
Educational public schools, and academic.
November 26, 1879; children—Chesney H., Elisha West., George South., Clarence C. Read law with late Henry A. Miller. Admitted to Pennsylvania bar, September 30, 1875. Practiced alone at Franklin.
Pennsylvania, 1875-1887.
Member Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 1885-1888 (chairman Judiciary General Committee, session of 1887). Member Pennsylvania National Guard, 1876-1882. Trustee Edinboro State Normal School.
Married Flora Smith. Children: Chesney H., Elisha West., George South., Clarence C. Read law with late Henry A. Miller.