GEORGE, Charles F. 'Charley' 1832 - 1922

GEORGE, MENDENHALL

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 2/7/2016 at 21:36:28

"The Fairfield Daily Ledger-Journal"
Thursday, July 20, 1922
Page 6, Column 4

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 his 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, Il., 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.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger-Journal"
Friday, July 21, 1922
Page 8, Column 1

JUST AMONG OURSELVES

... --Mrs. Dr. Edward GEORGE of Chicago was called here yesterday by the death of Charles F. GEORGE. ...

(Same publication and page, further down the column -- )

NOTICE
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION CLINTON LODGE
SATURDAY, JULY 22nd.

At One Thirty

To conduct the funeral of
Brother C. F. GEORGE. All
who can bring cars notify
Raymond Charles. Good at-
tendance desired.

Raymond Charles, Sec'y.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger-Journal"
Saturday, July 22, 1922
Page 3, Column 6

OBITUARY

CHARLES F. GEORGE

Charles F. GEORGE was born in Oswego, New York, May 15, 1832, and died in Fairfield, Iowa, July 20, 1922, aged 90 years, 2 months and 5 days. He had been in declining health for a few months and the cause of his demise was principally the infirmities of old age. He was married and passed away in the same home, which was at one time known as the Mendenhall home on West Burlington street in this city.

His father and mother, Joel and Elizabeth GEORGE, had preceded him in death a number of years -- both having lived to a ripe old age. Charles the son and subject of this sketch, was the last surviving member of his family.

Mr. GEORGE came from Joliet, Illinois to Fairfield, Iowa, in the year 1859 and began work as a jeweler in this city, and continued in this business, except four years in Montana, till (sic) August, 1892 when he sold his store to T. E. McLean, who had previously been in his employ.

On February 12, 1861, he was united in marriage to Esther A. MENDENHALL of Fairfield who still survives him. Of this union was born one son, Edgar I. GEORGE, who is now a physician and has been an eye specialist for the last thirty-one years in the city of Chicago.

He united with the Methodist Episcopal church about fifty years ago, and he frequently attended preaching services until old age and physical disabilities prevented him.

Mr. GEORGE had been a Free Mason for over fifty years, and was made one in Joliet Lodge No. 42, Joliet, Illionis (sic), in the year 1854. He was made a Royal Arch Mason in Vermont, Illinois in the year 1855. After he came to Fairfield he joined Clinton Lodge No. 15, and McCord Chapter No. 5. To (sic - He) has been an active member and has held at various times important offices in this lodge. At the time of his death he was a member of the "Masonic Veterans Association of Iowa", which is an organization of Master Masons who have been such for a period of fifty years.

He was an affectionate husband, a kind father and good neighbor. He was a man of generous disposition and of upright moral character, and will be greatly missed by the family, relatives and numerous friends.

The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 form (sic) the home in charge of Dr. W. R. Keesey of Mount Pleasant, and also of the Masonic order. The burial was in the Fairfield Abbey.

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Thursday, July 27, 1922
Front Page, Column 3

PIONEER BUSINESS MAN OF FAIRFIELD DIES, AGED NINETY

Chas. F. GEORGE, for Many Years Prominent In Jewlery Business Here, Passes Away.

Charles F. GEORGE, or, as he was more affectionately known, "Charley" GEORGE, pioneer jeweler of this city, died July 20 at his home in this city aged ninety, following a decline of health for several months. His death was due to the infirmities of age, and came to him in the same home in which he was married--the old Mendenhall property on West Burlington street. Until the last few months Mr. GEORGE was a familiar figure on the streets, despite his age; his mind was keen and he took a lively interest in current affairs, particularly politics. He was a man highly esteemed by those who had the pleasure of his acquaintance in the day when he was one of the city's prominent business men.

Charles F. GEORGE was born in Oswego, New York, May 15, 1832. His father and mother, Joel and Elizabeth GEORGE, has preceded him in death a number of years--both having lived to a ripe old age. Charles was the last surviving member of his family.

Mr. GEORGE came from Joliet, Ill., to Fairfield in 1859 and began his work as a jeweler in this city, and continued in this business, except four years in Montana, till August 1892, when he sold his store to T. E. McLean, who had previously been in his employ.

On February 12, 1861, he was united in marriage to Esther A. MENDENHALL of Fairfield who still survives him. Of this union was born one son, Edgar J. GEORGE, who is now a physician and has been an eye specialist for the last thirty-one years in the city of Chicago.

He united with the Methodist Episcopal church about fifty years ago, and he frequently attended preaching services until old age and physical disabilities prevented him.

Mr. GEORGE had been a Free Mason for over fifty years; and was made one in Joliet Lodge No. 42, Joliet, in 1854. He was made a Royal Arch Mason in Vermont, Ill., in 1855. After he came to Fairfield he joined Clinton Lodge No. 15, and MrCord chapter No. 5. He has been an active member and has held at various times important offices in this lodge. At the time of his death he was a member of the "Masonic Veterans Association of Iowa," which is an organization of Master Masons who have been such for a period of fifty years.

He was an affectionate husband, a kind father and god neighbor. He was a man of generous disposition and of upright moral character and will be greatly missed by his family, relatives and numerous friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 from the home in charge of Dr. W. R. Keesey of Mt. Pleasant, and also of the Masonic order. The burial was in the Fairfield Abbey.

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Note: The Fairfield Abbey was a mausoleum that was built in 1915 and stood on the grounds of what is now Evergreen Cemetery. The building deteriorated and by 1968 those interred there were removed and interred elsewhere before the Abbey was demolished. Charles is buried in Lot 2nd.208½, as is his wife Esther, in Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield.