George H. Christopher

George Henry Christopher (December 9, 1888 – January 23, 1959) was a Democratic Party representative from Missouri's 6th congressional district from January 3, 1949 to January 3, 1951 and from the Missouri's 4th congressional district from January 3, 1955 until his death from a heart attack on January 23, 1959.[1] Christopher did not sign the 1956 Southern Manifesto and voted in favor of the Civil Rights Act of 1957.[2]

George H. Christopher
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 4th district
In office January 3, 1955 – January 23, 1959
Preceded by	Jeffrey Paul Hillelson
Succeeded by	William J. Randall
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 6th district
In office January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1951
Preceded by	Marion Tinsley Bennett
Succeeded by	Orland K. Armstrong
Personal details
Born	December 9, 1888 near Butler, Missouri U.S.
Died	January 23, 1959 (aged 70) Washington, D.C. U.S.
Political party	Democratic

He was born on a farm in Bates County, Missouri near Butler, Missouri. He graduated from Hill's Business College, Sedalia, Missouri in 1907. He lived on a farm in Calhoun County, Illinois and Craig County, Oklahoma before returning to Missouri.

He is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler.

See also

• List of United States Congress members who died in office (1950–99)

References

1. House Eulogizes Rep. Christopher; Joplin News Herald; Joplin, Missouri; Page 1; January 27, 1959
2. "HR 6127. CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1957". GovTrack.us.

• United States Congress. "George H. Christopher (id: C000383)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• George H. Christopher at Find a Grave