WOODWORTH, GEORGE R.

WOODWORTH, HATCH

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Date: 6/16/2004 at 14:26:14

Biography reproduced from page 385 of the History of Kossuth and Humboldt Counties, Iowa published in 1884:

G. R. Woodworth, who handles clothing, boots and shoes and notions, in addition to dry goods, began business in Algona, in May, 1869. He erected the fine brick structure that he occupies at present in the fall of 1883. It is 22x90 feet, two stories, high ceiling and french plate windows. It is one of the finest buildings devoted to mercantile pursuits in the city.

George R. Woodworth, merchant, was born in June, 1843, in Orleans Co., N. Y. When sixteen years age he removed to Jamestown, N. W., and was there engaged in the dry goods business until 1862. He then went to Faribault, Minn., remaining until 1865, then returning to Jamestown. In 1869 he came to Algona, where he has since been a prominent dry goods merchant. Mr. Woodworth was married Dec. 14, 1867, to Gertrude Hatch, also a native of New York. They have two children—Romeo H. and George W. Mr. Woodworth has been a member of the board of aldermen of this city and also of the school board. He is a member of the Masonic order.