MARBLE, GEORGE E.

MARBLE, WHITE

Posted By: Volunteer (email)
Date: 1/4/2005 at 13:04:29

Biography reproduced from page 442 of the History of Kossuth and Humboldt Counties, Iowa published in 1884:

George E. Marble was born in Saratoga Co., N. Y., June 17, 1850. When four years of age he went with his parents to Madison, Dane Co., Wis., where he resided for thirteen years on a farm. He then went to Franklin Co., Iowa, settling on a farm there. In 1881 he came to Burt and erected the first store building in town. This building was two stories in height, the first floor being 20x24 feet in dimensions, with additions in rear, 14x16 feet, and the second floor 20x24 feet. In 1882 he started a hay press, in a building 40x42 feet, which he operated during 1882-3. He still continues in the general merchandise business. Mr. Marble was married Nov. 29, 1877, to Ella V. White, of Franklin county. They have two children—Arthur E. and Cressie E. Mr. Marble is a republican and holds the office of town clerk. He has also been postmaster since 1882.