George T. (G.T.) Barr Candidate

Born: February 4, 1851
Terre Haute, Indiana
Vigo County
United States
Resided: Mankato, Minnesota
Blue Earth County
Death: August 28, 1928
Gender: Man
Occupation: Treasurer and office manager of Mankato Tile, Fire, Brick & Clay Co.
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: Mankato Alderman. Mayor of Mankato. Mankato Board of Education member. State Representative: HD 10 (1889-1891). State Senator: SD 10 (1891-1899). Ontario (California) City Councilor.
Notes: Barr came to Minnesota in May 1867 where he began his work in banking as a teller - later becoming an assistant cashier and then a cashier.
Sources: The Saint Paul Daily Globe, November 20, 1888 (p. 4). San Bernardino Daily Sun, August 24, 1928 (p. 9).
Drawing of George T. Barr
Drawing of George T. Barr
The Saint Paul Daily Globe, November 20, 1888 (p. 4).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 3 3
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/06/1894 State Senate, District 10 General Republican 3,281 53.88% Won
11/04/1890 State Senate, District 10 General Republican 2,832 51.21% Won
11/06/1888 State House, District 10 General Republican 3,412 13.22% Won