An Illustrated History of the State of Washington, by Rev. H.K. Hines, D.D., The Lewis Publishing Co., Chicago, IL., 1893 GEORGE DONWORTH, Corporation Counsel of the city of Seattle, was born in Washington county, Maine, in November, 1861. His father, P.E. Donworth, was a native of Ireland, emigrating to the United States about 1833 and locating in Maine, where he became identified with the lumbering interests as a manufacturer and also engaged in the mercantile business. He was married in Eastport, to Miss Mary E. Baker, a native of that city, descended from Puritan stock. George Donworth was educated in the common schools of Maine and at Georgetown College, District of Columbia, where he graduated in 1881. Returning to Houlton, Maine, he engaged in the study of law, and was admitted to the bar in 1883. He then engaged in active practice at Fort Fairfield, Maine, and there remained up to January, 1888, when he decided to improve the greater opportunities offered by a new country, and accordingly removed to Seattle, arriving in the strange city without friends or influence, but with an active mind and a thorough knowledge of his profession. He at once identified himself with the interests of the town and opened an office for the practice of his profession. In September, 1889, he formed a co-partnership with George H. Preston and R.B. Albertson, constituting the firm of Preston, Albertson & Donworth, which has arisen to prominence among the law firms of the city. The legal acumen of Mr. Donworth was recognized and brought into prominence in May, 1890, when he was chosen by the people of Seattle as one of fifteen to constitute the charter commission, empowered to draft a new charter for the city, to be submitted to the people for adoption. The charter drafted was accepted and approved by the vote of the people at the election in October following. In March, 1892, Mr. Donworth was elected Corporation Counsel by the Democratic party, for a term of two years, and is now engaged in discharging the duties of that office. He was married in Houlton, Maine, in August, 1889, to Miss Emma L. Tenny. They have one child, Charles Tenny. Mr. Donworth has recently erected a handsome home on Bradley street, Queen Ann Hill, and by investment in real estate and active interest in wise and judicious management has identified himself closely with the development of the city which he predicts will become the great commercial center of the Northwest. Submitted to the WA. Bios Project in January 2004 by Jeffrey L. Elmer * * * * Notice: These biographies were transcribed for the Washington Biographies Project. Unless otherwise stated, no further information is available on the individual featured in the biographies.