Bluffs, Scott Co, IL. When the rest of his father's family movedeast, h e stayed behind.
He served in Co H 116 Illinois Volunteer Infantry for 3 yrs, beingdisc harged 8/1865. About half of that time he was in the hospital,spendin g 1 yr in Camp Butler Hospital (near Springfield, IL)
1880 Henry, Vernon Co, MO. The family was found there by the censust aker. George was 37 and a farmer. Helen was also 37 and hadchildren: L ouella, 13; Samuel, 10; twins, Charley and Zora, 6; andHarry, 1 mo.
1904 Decatur, Macon Co, IL. A daughter said the family moved thatyea r but it would have been without George, if his death date iscorrect.
He died of cancer leaving a wife and 5 children.
His death date may be incorrect as a daughter said the family moved toD ecatur in 1904 but perhaps the widow moved to be nearer the rest ofthe f amily for help and support. One descendant has his death as 1year ear lier.
