Taber, George S.

TABER, THOMPSON, KANNORD

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 2/21/2013 at 08:19:05

The History of Poweshiek County, Iowa
Des Moines: Union Hist. Co., 1880.

TABER, GEORGE S.—Malcom Twp—pg 877. Furniture dealer, Malcom. Was born in Fulton county, New York, July 4, 1823, and made that county his home until about eighteen years of age, when he removed to Saratoga Springs. He remained there until 1867 when he came to this county. In early youth he learned the trade of architect and builder and has proved himself to be a very proficient workman. Many fine buildings at Saratoga Springs were designed and built by him, and a number in Malcom also; among which is the Masonic Hall Block; has built nearly all the bridges in the county since his settlement here. In 1879 he engaged in the furniture business, and now carries one the largest stocks in his line in the county. In 1869 he was elected justice of the peace and still holds that office, and was also elected the first mayor of Malcom, the latter position he held for six years. Has been twice married; first, to Miss Maria Thompson of Saratoga, New York, who died in 1858, leaving five children, three of whom are now living: Edward, Louisa M. and Lilly; two died in infancy. His second marriage was in 1861 to Miss Jane Kannord of Saratoga. They have one daughter, Lola; lost two infants. Is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and is also prominently connected with the Royal Arch Masons, of which body he is High Priest.