George Riggs Gaither Jr.

George Riggs Gaither Jr. (February 28, 1858 – October 17, 1921) was a lawyer and politician in Maryland. His career spanned several roles, including serving as the Attorney General of Maryland and engaging in politics in Baltimore.

Early life and education
George Riggs Gaither Jr. was born on February 28, 1858, in Howard County, Maryland, to Rebecca Harrison (née Dorsey) and George Riggs Gaither Sr. He was educated in Howard County schools before attending Princeton College, where he graduated in 1878. Gaither then pursued legal studies in Baltimore, completing his law degree in 1880.

Career
Gaither's professional life was primarily in law and public service. After becoming a lawyer, he practiced in Baltimore and was a partner with William Sheppard Bryan Jr. In the political realm, he switched from the Democratic to the Republican party in 1892. Gaither's tenure as Attorney General of Maryland began in 1899, and around 1900, he served as a Baltimore City Commissioner. He also held a position as a member and president of the Second Branch City Council in Baltimore. In the 1907 Maryland gubernatorial election, Gaither ran as the Republican candidate for governor of Maryland but was not elected.

Personal life
An Episcopalian, Gaither married Fannie Imogen Granger. The couple had three children, George R. Gaither III, H. Granger, and Mrs. W. L. Van Schiak. The family was based in Baltimore where Gaither was involved with Grace and St. Peter's Church.

Gaither died of pneumonia on October 17, 1921, in Catonsville, Baltimore County. He was interred in Green Mount Cemetery in Baltimore.