"(He) is the youngest of the family. He pursued his literaryeducation i n the district schools and in the high school of Columbus,and afterwar d engaged in reading medicine with his brothers John andJames. He did n ot complete his course, however. He went to Kansasand visited other w estern states, going to the Pacific coast. Hevisited California, Oreg on and Washington, being much pleased withthe west. On the expiration o f seven years he returned to FranklinCounty, since which time he has e ngaged in the operation of the homefarm."
"In his political views George W. Lisle is a staunch Democrat. Hebelo ngs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at West Jefferson, tothe G range and to the Methodist Episcopal Church."