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Charles F George

Birth	:	15 May 1832 Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA
Death	:	20 Jul 1922 Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0138600, -91.9562100
Plot	:	2nd.208 1/2
Inscription	:	Full name and DOB/DOD not engraved.
Description	:	Note: Son of Joel George and Elizabeth Stebbins George. They are buried in Joliet, Illinois. Evidently the inscription for Joel has his DOD year as 1888, but the photograph isn't clear. It is possible that the inscription was read or interpreted in error, or engraved in error. The biography below for Charles listed the DOD for his father Joel as being in 1887. Neither memorial for Charles's parents have DOB's entered. There is also a memorial entry in the same cemetery for a Sidney S. George, but the inscription appears very weathered and no DOB or DOD entered on that memorial.... Read More	Note: Son of Joel George and Elizabeth Stebbins George. They are buried in Joliet, Illinois. Evidently the inscription for Joel has his DOD year as 1888, but the photograph isn't clear. It is possible that the inscription was read or interpreted in error, or engraved in error. The biography below for Charles listed the DOD for his father Joel as being in 1887. Neither memorial for Charles's parents have DOB's entered. There is also a memorial entry in the same cemetery for a Sidney S. George, but the inscription appears very weathered and no DOB or DOD entered on that memorial. It is assumed that this was one of Charles' siblings. ------------- Charles F. George was originally interred in the Fairfield Abbey. Due to structural failings, the Fairfield Abbey (located on the grounds of Evergreen cemetery) was closed beginning in the early 1960's. In 1968 the remaining burials were reburied in a special plot in Evergreen cemetery, and headstones were mounted and engraved with the help of volunteers and donations. Charles was one of those 1968 reburials - unfortunately for unknown reasons his birth and death years were not engraved. -------------- Fairfield Daily Ledger-Journal Thursday, July 20, 1922 CHARLES GEORGE DIED HERE TODAY Has Been Resident of Fairfield For Sixty-Four Years Charles F. George, who for sixty-four years has been a resident of Fairfield, passed away this morning at seven o'clock, at him home 1004 West Burlington street. Mr. George had been in failing health for the past several months, and it was evident a few days ago that his condition was serious. He was born in Oswego, New York, May 15th, 1832, and when three years of age moved to Joliet, Ill., with his parents, where he grew to manhood. In 1858 he came to Fairfield and entered the jewelry business, in which profession he remained for fifty years. About fourteen years ago he severed his business connections and retired to his home where he and Mrs. George have since lived. Besides his wife, he leaves one son, Dr. Edgar George, of Chicago. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 from the home in charge of the Masonic order and Dr. W. R. Keesey of Mount Pleasant. Burial will be in Fairfield abbey (sic). -------------- History of Jefferson County, Iowa -- A Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress and Achievement, Vol II, Published 1912, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, Pages 330-332 Charles F. GEORGE. No history of Fairfield would be complete without extended reference to Charles F. GEORGE who for fifty years was one of the prominent and honored merchants of the city connected with the jewelry trade throughout that entire period. He then retired to private life and is now enjoying a well earned rest. He was born in Oswego, New York, May 15, 1832, a son of Joel and Elizabeth (STEBBINS) GEORGE, who were natives of New York and Massachusetts respectively. The mother died in Bloomington, Illinois, in 1885, and the father spent his last days in the home of his son Charles, passing away in 1887. He was a machinist and throughout his life had followed that trade. In the family were four children, Sidney, Charles F., Hattie and Lyman F. The last named died at the age of five years and the others have passed away with the exception of Charles F. GEORGE, who is now the only surviving member of the family. When he was three years of age his parents removed to Joliet, Illinois, so that the greater part of his life has been passed in the middle west. He there resided until twenty-three years of age, and pursued his education as a public school student until he reached the age of seventeen years, when he began learning the trade of a jeweler and watch maker. He closely applied himself to the business and gained expert knowledge of and skill in the trade. At twenty-three years of age he removed to Beardstown, Illinois, and in 1859 came to Fairfield, where he has since resided. Here he opened a jewelry store which he conducted successfully until seven years ago, when he sold out to T. E. McLain, who had learned the trade under Mr. GEORGE and who still continues the business at the old location on the north side of the square. After continuing in the jewelry trade for fifty years Mr. GEORGE felt that he was entitled to the rest that he is now enjoying and retired. He was ever progressive in business, energetic and enterprising, and while he endeavored to extend his trade relations and build up a profitable enterprise he never sought success at the sacrifice of another's interests. He now resides at No. 1008 West Burlington street and his home, which is a fine old brick residence built by his father-in-law, stands in the midst of nineteen acres of ground, well kept and tastefully improved. On the 12th of February, 1861, in his present home Mr. GEORGE was united in marriage to Miss Esther A. MENDENHALL, who was born November 22, 1842, in a log house in Fairfield where the Presbyterian churh now stands. Her parents were Daniel and Susannah (PIERCE) MENDENHALL, who were natives of North Carolina and Virginia respectively but were reared and married in Indiana. They came to Fairfield in 1842 when Iowa was still under territorial rule and their remaining days were passed here. The father died November 9, 1873, at the age of fifty-three years, nine months and ten days, while his wife passed away March 23, 1904, at the age of eighty years and six months. He was a gunsmith by trade and after coming to Iowa was engaged in the grain and live-stock business in this city for many years and during the period of the war when prices became high he sold his products at a good profit and laid the foundation for his fortune, becoming very prosperous. About fifty years ago he built the residence now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. GEORGE. He was identified with everything for the good and welfare of the city, cooperating in the various movements and measures for public progress and improvement. He also gave liberally to church work and was an active and helpful member of the Methodist Episcopal church. His political views stanchly supported the democratic party but he was never a politician in the sense of the office-seeking kind. In the family of Mr. and Mrs. MENDENHALL were six children: Esther, now Mrs. GEORGE; Sarah Jane, the widow of C. C. MORRIS, of Mount Pleasant, Iowa; Louis, living in Fairfield; Mrs. Ella MOUNT, deceased; Anna, the wife of John GARD, of St. Louis, Missouri; and Laura, who died at the age of eighteen years. Mr. and Mrs. GEORGE have but one child, Dr. Edward J. GEORGE, of Chicago, who is a professor in Hahnemann College and is a specialist in the treatment of diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat. He has a large private practice with offices in the Marshall Field building. He was born in the house which his parents still occupy in 1863, acquired his early education in the public schools of Fairfield and prepared for the practice of his profession as a student in the Chicago Homeopathic Medical College. His record is one of which his parents have every reason to be proud as he has attained considerable distinction in the field of his specialty. Mr. GEORGE was made a Mason in Joliet, Illinois, in 1854, afterward took the Royal Arch degree and for ten years was honored with election to the office of high priest of the chapter in Fairfield. His fellow citizens have always entertained for him the warmest regard and give him the highest confidence and he has ever shown himself fully worthy of such honors. His life has been one of usefulness and activity, crowned by well earned rest. There is an old age which grows better and stronger mentally and physically as the years go by and gives out of its rich stores of wisdom of experience for the benefit of others and this Mr. GEORGE has done. ------------ Vol. 2, "Fulton's History of Jefferson County", pub. 1912, Page 330 ~~ CHARLES F. GEORGE... born in Oswego, New York, May 15, 1832, son of Joel and Elizabeth (STEBBINS) GEORGE, natives of New York and Massachusetts respectively. The mother died in Bloomington, Ill., in 1865, and the father died in 1887 in the home of his son Charles.... On Feb. 12, 1861, in his present home Mr. GEORGE was united in marriage to Miss Esther A. MENDENHALL, daughter of Daniel and Susanna (PIERCE) MENDENHALL, who had six children: Esther, now Mrs. GEORGE; Sarah Jane, widow of C.C. MORRIS, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; Louis, living in Fairfield; Mrs. Ella MOUNT, deceased; Anna, wife of John GARD, of St. Louis, Mo.; Laura, who died at the age of 18 years.... Mr. and Mrs. GEORGE have but one child, Dr. Edward GEORGE of Chicago....

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Charles F George's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA.
When did Charles F George death?
Charles F George death on 20 Jul 1922 in Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.0138600
Longitude: -91.9562100

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Esther Ann Mendenhall George

(1842 - 1927)

Children

Dr Edgar J George

(1863 - 1930)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0138600, -91.9562100

2. Old Fairfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0148000, -91.9598000

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7. Bethesda Cemetery
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8. Smith Family Cemetery
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13. Perlee Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0805750, -91.8993380

14. Pattison Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9444008, -91.9049988

15. Moorman Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0452995, -92.0622025

16. Wright Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9524000, -91.8728000

17. Antioch Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1002998, -91.9147034

18. Moyer Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1046982, -91.9330978

19. Cumberland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9248000, -91.9903000

20. Gregg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0078011, -92.0811005

21. Salina Cemetery
Salina, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0419006, -91.8330994

22. McCleary Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9892006, -92.0805969

23. Brooks Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0635986, -92.0693970

24. Thompson Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9155998, -91.9772034