[1][2][3] George Needham Dale was born in Fairfax, Vermont, on February 19, 1834.

[6] A Republican, Dale served as Essex County State's Attorney from 1857 to 1860, and in the Vermont House of Representatives from 1860 to 1861.

[7] In 1861, Dale was appointed Deputy U.S. Collector of Customs in Island Pond, and he served until 1866.

[9] Dale won election as Lieutenant Governor in 1870 and served the two years then available under the provisions of the Mountain Rule.

[15] In 1901, Dale was appointed U.S. Consul in Coaticook, Quebec, Canada, serving until 1902.