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James Albert Gary

Postmaster General · 1897

James Albert Gary, Postmaster General.

Positions

  • Postmaster General1897-01-01–1898-01-01

Biography

James Albert Gary (October 22, 1833 – October 31, 1920) was a U.S. political figure. He was the Republican candidate in the 1879 Maryland gubernatorial election. He served as Postmaster General from 1897 to 1898. His 61-acre summer place in Catonsville, Maryland known as the "Summit", was added in 1979 to the National Register of Historic Places.

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Capitol Receipts, “James Albert Gary: Postmaster General,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/appointee/wQ1679928/james-albert-gary (accessed 2026-10-13).