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Author: S. J. Clarke (Publisher, 1922)

GEORGE LEONARD MALLORY.
    George Leonard Mallory has used his talents wisely and well in the field of
law practice and has gained a most creditable position at the bar since entering
upon the active work of the profession in 1911. Moreover he is recognized as one
of the leaders of the republican party in Arkansas and at the present writing is
serving as secretary of the state central committee. He was born in Ontario,
Canada, March 8, 1879, and was but five years of age when his parents crossed
the border into this country. He is a son of Ira O. and Elizabeth A. (Moxley)
Mallory, who were likewise natives of Canada. The father was also born in
Ontario and there resided until 1885, when he came to the United States and for
a considerable period lived in Pontiac, Illinois. His wife died in Pennsylvania
in 1913 and he survived only until 1914, passing away in Florida. Their children
were three in number: George, L., Frank L., and Charles Norton.

    George Leonard Mallory was a little lad of but five years when his parents
removed to Illinois, and his early education was largely acquired in Pontiac,
that state. He afterward attended the Lake Forest University, which conferred
upon him the Bachelor of Arts degree and was also a student in the University of
Chicago. When he had completed his studies he became correspondent for the
Chicago Tribune and for a time was employed by the City Press Association of
Chicago. His identification with newspaper interests covered several years and
constituted a valuable training school for later professional activity. In
November, 1902, he came to Arkansas, where he was made editor of the State
Republican, which position he held for ten years, and it is safe to say that
there are few so thoroughly familiar with the political, history of Arkansas as
George L. Mallory. In the meantime he had determined to take up the practice of
law and actuated by this desire he entered the law department of the University
of Arkansas, from which he was graduated in 1911. After a very brief period he
entered upon active practice and his progress has been continuous and
substantial from that time to the present. His powers have constantly developed
through the exercise of effort and he is today recognized as an able advocate
and wise counselor. He is serving as attorney in Arkansas for the Aetna
companies and also represents a number of other important corporate interests.

    Four days after the declaration of war Mr. Mallory enlisted and later was
commissioned. He was called to active duty on the 15th of August, 1917, and rose
from a second lieutenancy to captain and adjutant of the Three Hundred and
Twelfth Train Headquarters. He went overseas in August, 1918, and there remained
until January, 1919, when he returned to America and on the 8th of February of
that year he received his honorable discharge.

    Mr. Mallory was married August 20. 1919, to Miss Edwina Reid, who was born
in Little Rock. Arkansas, in 1893 and is a daughter of J. Lawson and Mary
(Parker) Reid. Her father, who was born in Georgia, died in 1907. Her mother was
born in Little Rock, representing one of the old families of the city. Mrs.
Mallory completed her education in the Higbee school at Memphis, Tennessee, and
is a lady of liberal culture and refinement. By her marriage she has become the
mother of an interesting little daughter, Mary Elizabeth.

    Fraternally Mr. Mallory is connected with the Benevolent Protective Order of
Elks and his religious faith is evidenced in his membership in and loyal support
of the Presbyterian church. Politically he is a republican and has continuously
filled the position of secretary of the state central committee since the state
convention of 1914. save for the period of his service in the army. He takes a
most active interest in politics and does all in his power to promote republican
successes. He has received the endorsement of the Arkansas republican state
central committee for the office of United States marshal, but whether in office
or out of it Mr. Mallory is always a loyal and progressive citizen, holding to
high standards in relation to civic betterment and the general advancement of
the community and commonwealth.


Additional Comments:
Citation:
Centennial History of Arkansas
Volume II
Chicago-Little Rock: The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company
1922



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