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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Allen Eddy, "Biographical Notes," New York State Journal, Dec. 8, 1948. Reprinted in George R. Lunn: A Memorial. Rancho Santa Fe, CA: n.p., 1949; unpaginated [pp. 10–13].
  2. George Richard Lunn Gardner, The Schenectadians: The Story of Schenectady's 20th Century, and Two Men Who Helped Shape it. Lincoln, NE: Writers Club Press, 2001; pg. 6.
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  5. 1 2 3 Gardner, The Schenectadians, pg. 8.
  6. 1 2 Gardner, The Schenectadians, pg. 10.
  7. 1 2 3 4 Gardner, The Schenectadians, pg. 11.
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  9. "Lunn Arrested Again: Committed to Jail in Herkimer with Four Companions on Riot Charge", New York Times, October 18, 1912
  10. New York Secretary of State, Manual for Use of the Legislature of the State of New York, 1918, page 338
  11. New York Times, Lunn to Speak for Democrats, September 20, 1920
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  13. Congressional Quarterly Press, Biographical Directory of the American Congress, 1774-1996, 1997, pages 1422 to 1423
  14. New York Times, G.O.P. Gets State Offices: Lieut. Governor Lunn and All Other Incumbents Defeated, November 6, 1924
  15. New York Times, Lowman Dies 71: Ex-Lt. Governor, March 14, 1940
  16. Wall Street Journal, Lunn Confirmed for P.S.C., March 19, 1925
  17. New York Times, George R. Lunn Resigns, April 8, 1942
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George R. Lunn
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Member of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from New York’s 30th district
In office
March 4, 1917 March 4, 1919
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the  U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 30th congressional district

1917–1919
Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by Lieutenant Governor of New York
1923–1924
Succeeded by