| George M. Leader Born: 17-Jan-1918
Birthplace: York County, PA
Died: 9-May-2013
Location of death: Hershey, PA
Cause of death: unspecified
Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Politician
Party Affiliation: Democratic Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Governor of Pennsylvania, 1955-59 Military service: US Navy (WWII, Ensign, aboard USS Randolph) Unsuccessful candidate for Pennsylvania State Treasurer in 1952. His 1954 win as governor was an upset -- it was thought to be a safe Republican seat. After his term he was an unsuccessful candidate for US Senate in 1958, losing to Hugh Scott. Retiring from politics, Leader became a mortgage banker and established a number of retirement homes, which continue to be run by his family. Father: Guy Leader (Pennsylvania State Senator)
Mother: Beulah Boyer
Wife: Mary Jane Strickler (m. 1939, d. 2011, three sons, one daughter)
Son: G. Michael Leader
Son: Frederick Leader (d. 2003)
Son: David Leader
Daughter: Jane Ellen Janeczek
High School: York High School
University: Gettysburg College (transferred out in 1939 as a junior)
University: BA, University of Pennsylvania
Governor of Pennsylvania (18-Jan-1955 to 20-Jan-1959)
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Time, 15-Nov-1954
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