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George A Bruce

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Preceded by
  
George G. Crocker

Preceded by
  
Austin Belknap

Died
  
1929

Succeeded by
  
Albert E. Pillsbury

Succeeded by
  
John A. Cummings

Education
  
Dartmouth College

Preceded by
  
Elisha S. Converse

Name
  
George Bruce

Service/branch
  
Union Army

Succeeded by
  
Eliazer Boynton

Role
  
Politician



Books
  
The Twentieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, 1861-1865

Allegiance
  
United States of America, Union

George Anson Bruce (November 19, 1839 – 1929) was a Massachusetts politician who served as a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, on the Board of Aldermen and as the fourth Mayor of Somerville, Massachusetts; and as a member, and President of, the Massachusetts Senate.

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Early life

Bruce was born to Nathaniel and Lucy (Butterfield) Bruce in Mont Vernon, New Hampshire on November 19, 1839.

Family

Bruce married Clara M. Hall of Groton, Massachusetts, they had one daughter, Clara Augusta, who was born November 19, 1882.

Writings

  • The capture and occupation of Richmond (1900).
  • The twentieth regiment of Massachusetts volunteer infantry, 1861-1865 (1906).
  • References

    George A. Bruce Wikipedia