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George C. Trantor, Coroner of Richmond Borough, was born in Richmond County and educated in the public school of w:Port Richmond, New YorkPort Richmond. After leaving school he learned the trade of a carpenter and in 1875 began business for himself as a contractor and builder. In 1876 he moved to Sanford, Florida, and for a number of years was prominently identified with the local government of that place, and in 1877, when the city was incorporated, he was elected the first City Marshal. In 1879, on account of the death of his father, he returned to Staten Island and again engaged in the building business. In 1882 he was elected Chief Engineer of the North Shore Fire Department. In 1892 he was elected Trustee of the Village of Port Richmond, and two years later was re-elected for a second term. He was elected a member of the first Board of County Excise Commissioners, but refused to accept the office. In 1896 he was nominated for the Assembly, but withdrew from the ticket. In 1898 he was elected Coroner of Richmond Borough.

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