George Edward Lounsbury (May 7, 1838 – August 16, 1904) was an American politician and the 58th Governor of Connecticut from 1899 to 1901.

Lounsbury was born in Pound Ridge, New York, on May 7, 1838, the son of Nathan Lounsbury and Delia Scofield.

[1] Lounsbury was a member of the Connecticut Senate representing the 12th District from 1894 to 1898.

During his term, he vetoed many bills that helped to reduce the state deficit.

Lounsbury married Frances Josephine Potwin.