Prichard, George W., 1850-1935.

George W. Prichard was born on August 5, 1850 in New Harmony, Indiana. He received his law degree from the University of Michigan in 1872. In 1879 he moved to New Mexico, making Las Vegas his home. He served as senator from San Miguel County (1887-1889). In 1902, he became district attorney for Socorro, Lincoln, Chaves and Eddy counties. He was appointed United States Attorney for the Territory, 1904-1907. In November 1918, Prichard married Maude H. Hancock from Neoga, Illinois. She taught in the New Mexico public schools and at the Normal University of Las Vegas. In 1918 she served as New Mexico State Chair of the Woman's Committee of the National Council of Defense.

From the guide to the George Prichard Photograph Collection, 1910-1930, (Center for Southwest Research, University of New Mexico.)

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