Which president of the St. George Social Hall Company was father of an American businessman, author, and Republican Party politician and grandfather of the 2012 Republican presidential nominee?
Miles Park Romney Miles Park Romney (August 18, 1843 – March 1904) was born in Nauvoo, Illinois, the son of Miles Romney. He was the president of the St. George Social Hall Company and the St. George Dramatic Association, and also served as a chief of police, attorney-at-law, newspaper editor, and architect. One of his sons, Gaskell Romney, was the father of George W. Romney and grandfather of Mitt Romney.
Newt Gingrich presidential campaign, 2012 The 2012 presidential campaign of Newt Gingrich, former U.S. Representative from Georgia and Speaker of the House, began shortly following the 2010 midterm elections. He was politically active during the midterm elections, and helped several Tea Party-backed Republicans with his endorsements and fundraising abilities.