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History of Manistee, Mason and Oceana counties, Michigan
with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of
Its Prominent Men and Pioneers

Published by H. R. Page & Co., Chicago, IL, 1882

Transcribed by Linda Talbott

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Page 115
MAXWELL, George W.
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The late George W. Maxwell, who did much to build up Pentwater, was born
in Tompkins, N.Y., January 9, 1840, remaining on the old homestead until
1860, when he went to Beloit, Wis., to engage in lumbering.  In the Fall
of 1862, Jacob S. Brillhart sold his lumbering interest in Pentwater to
Hart & Maxwell, when George acted as foreman, until he became a partner in
1865.  They dissolved in 1866, selling to Richmond & Bean, and George
continued the mercantile business until April, when the firm of Maxwell,
Sands & Co. was organized for general merchandise and manufacturing.  In
1875, Mr. Maxwell's health failed, and he died in Chicago, on January 21,
1876, sincerely mourned by all who knew him.
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