GEORGE, Frank Byron 1848-1915

GEORGE, POWERS, MITCHELL, SINN

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Date: 1/25/2013 at 07:34:11

**Handwritten at end of first paragraph: 1915

F. Byron George.

Prof. F.B. George, owner and manager of the Business college at Nevada, Mo., died Friday morning at 7:30 o'clock at his home in Nevada, Mo., of heart trouble. He had been ill for more than a year. His death occurred only a short time after the sale of the Nevada Business College, of which he had been owner for 21 years.

Services were held Sunday morning at 8:30 o'clock at the Episcopal church and the body was brought to Bonaparte, Ia., for interment. Arch Deacon E.C. Johnson, Episcopal, of Kansas City read the funeral service at Nevada.

Mr. George had been a resident of Nevada for 27 years, and was 67 years old at the time of his death.

His first shorthand work was done in 1874 in New York City, where he studied and taught the art for several years. He was an excellent court reporter, having reported in the 25th and 26th judicial districts for many years.

He and his brothers owned the Constitution-Democrat of Keokuk, and published that paper for eight years; also the Tri-state Printing Company.

Frank Byron George was born November 23, 1848, in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. He belonged to a prominent family. His father was a physician and a native of Pennsylvania and his mother, a native of Vermont. His father was related to Henry George, the author of "The Single Tax," and his mother was an own cousin of Hiram Powers, the celebrated sculptor, author of "The Greek Slave," the masterpiece in statuary.

Prof. George went to Nevada September 25, 1888. His first work in Nevada was on the Southwest Daily and Weekly Mail. He was a newspaper man of experience and was employed in both the news and advertising departments.

In 1899 Mr. George was appointed official court reporter of the 25th judicial district and later reported the 26th circuit. He was the first court reporter in the new courthouse at El Dorado Springs, Mo. In 1894 he opened a school of shorthand in Nevada, Mo., and until recently had been identified with that business.

Mr. George was united in marriage in 1884 to Miss Virginia Lee Mitchell, daughter of Dr. Robert P. Mitchell, of Scotland County, Mo., who survives him. Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, Missus Mabel and Louise George, of Nevada, his mother, Mrs. Naomi M. George, 87 years old, and a sister, Mrs. Lulu G. Sinn. A brother, Charles L. George, died several weeks ago.

Mr. George was taken ill with heart trouble last summer and came to Iowa, where, in a measure, he recovered his health. He was actively engaged in business until last January. Since then he has been in poor health but was not confined to his bed until a few weeks ago.

His daughter, Miss Louise George, who is a good stenographer and possesses rare business ability, has managed the school during his illness.

Mr. George was a highly respected citizen and was universally liked by his friends and acquaintances. He was a devoted church worker, and a member of the Episcopal church of Nevada, Mo. He had served as a vestryman and senior warden, and was junior warden at the time of his death. He was loyal to his friends and was loved by them. He was always courteous and agreeable and willing to assist and serve anyone in need.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book B, Page 130, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA