George Sebastian Silzer

George Sebastian Silzer

George Sebastian Silzer (born April 14, 1870 in New Brunswick , New Jersey , † October 16, 1940 in Newark , New Jersey) was an American politician and governor of the state of New Jersey from 1923 to 1926 .

Early years and political advancement

George S. Silzer attended public schools in his home country. After studying law, he began working as a lawyer in his hometown of New Brunswick. Politically, he became a member of the Democratic Party . Between 1892 and 1896 he was a councilor in New Brunswick. At that time he was also chairman of his party in Middlesex County . From 1907 to 1912 he was a member of the New Jersey Senate , and from 1912 to 1914 he was a district attorney. After that he was a member of the district court until 1922. On November 7, 1922, he was elected as the candidate of his party for governor of his state.

Governor of New Jersey and another résumé

George Silzer began his three-year term on January 15, 1923. During this time the labor laws for women were improved. A Newark tram strike was successfully resolved and the New Jersey arbitration process was standardized by law. At that time, New Jersey also benefited from the general boom of the 1920s.

According to a constitutional clause, Silzer was not allowed to run for re-election directly in 1925. Therefore, he resigned on January 19, 1926 from his office. Between 1926 and 1928 he was director of port management in the New York City area and neighboring New Jersey. After that he returned to his private business, which in addition to his legal work now also included the banking industry. George Silzer died in October 1940. He had a child with his wife, Henrietta Waite.

literature

• Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Volume 3, Meckler Books, Westport, 1978. 4 volumes.

Web links

• George Silzer in the National Governors Association (English)