George W. Fithian

George Washington Fithian (July 4, 1854 – January 21, 1921) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.

He was admitted to the bar in 1875 and commenced practice in Newton, Illinois.

He served as chairman of the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries (Fifty-third Congress).

He resumed the practice of law and engaged in agricultural pursuits and stock raising in Newton, Illinois.

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