George Henry Christopher (December 9, 1888 – January 23, 1959) was a Democratic representative from Missouri's 6th congressional district from January 3, 1949, to January 3, 1951, and from the Missouri's 4th congressional district from January 3, 1955, until his death from a heart attack on January 23, 1959.[1] Christopher did not sign the 1956 Southern Manifesto and voted in favor of the Civil Rights Act of 1957.[2]

He was born on a farm in Bates County, Missouri, near Butler, Missouri. He graduated from Hill's Business College, Sedalia, Missouri, in 1907. He lived on a farm in Calhoun County, Illinois, and Craig County, Oklahoma, before returning to Missouri.

He is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler.

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References

  1. ^ House Eulogizes Rep. Christopher; Joplin News Herald; Joplin, Missouri; Page 1; January 27, 1959
  2. ^ "HR 6127. CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1957". GovTrack.us.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Missouri's 6th congressional district
1949–1951 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Missouri's 4th congressional district
1955–1959 		Succeeded by
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