Son of George Gumbert and Amelia Tomer.
George Gumbert Dies in Idaho City [sic]
Last Son of Founder of Family in This City Passes Away at an Advanced Age.
George Gumbert, the last son of George Gumbert, who founded the family in Pittsburgh, died in Idaho City [sic], Idaho, June 9, at the age of 77. The news of his death reached Pittsburgh through a letter to the Gazette Times from J. B. Wently, one time resident of old Allegheny, who went to Idaho 30 years ago.
Mr. Gumbert was an uncle of Director of Charities A. C. Gumbert, having been one of five brothers among whom was Robert Gumbert, Director Gumbert's father. George Gumbert Sr.s place of business, a slaughter house, is still standing at Fifth avenue, near the Eye and Ear Hospital. George Gumbert was born here in 1836 and went West in 1849 as one of the "Forty-Niners." He lived in Virginia City, Nev., and in 1864 moved to Boise, Idaho. Having learned the meat business from his father he engaged in it in the West and was known throughout the mining camps by reason of his supplying meat to the prospectors.
In Idaho, he became promient in politics, serving as county commissioner two terms and as a member of the city council of Idaho City. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias. Former Governor James H. Hawley of Idaho, was among his personal friends and attended his funeral which was held June 10. He leaves a widow and one daughter, Mrs. Ray Pefley. A. C. Gumbert had not learned directly of his uncle's death.
Mr. Wentley at one time owned and operated an ice house on Herr's Island. In 1882 the high water swept his property away and he went West. Mr. Wently is a veteran of the civil War and a prosperous farmer at Horseshoe Bend, Idaho.
The Pittsburgh Gazette Times
18 Jun 1913
p. 3
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George Gumbert Dies in Idaho City [sic]
Last Son of Founder of Family in This City Passes Away at an Advanced Age.
George Gumbert, the last son of George Gumbert, who founded the family in Pittsburgh, died in Idaho City [sic], Idaho, June 9, at the age of 77. The news of his death reached Pittsburgh through a letter to the Gazette Times from J. B. Wently, one time resident of old Allegheny, who went to Idaho 30 years ago.
Mr. Gumbert was an uncle of Director of Charities A. C. Gumbert, having been one of five brothers among whom was Robert Gumbert, Director Gumbert's father. George Gumbert Sr.s place of business, a slaughter house, is still standing at Fifth avenue, near the Eye and Ear Hospital. George Gumbert was born here in 1836 and went West in 1849 as one of the "Forty-Niners." He lived in Virginia City, Nev., and in 1864 moved to Boise, Idaho. Having learned the meat business from his father he engaged in it in the West and was known throughout the mining camps by reason of his supplying meat to the prospectors.
In Idaho, he became promient in politics, serving as county commissioner two terms and as a member of the city council of Idaho City. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias. Former Governor James H. Hawley of Idaho, was among his personal friends and attended his funeral which was held June 10. He leaves a widow and one daughter, Mrs. Ray Pefley. A. C. Gumbert had not learned directly of his uncle's death.
Mr. Wentley at one time owned and operated an ice house on Herr's Island. In 1882 the high water swept his property away and he went West. Mr. Wently is a veteran of the civil War and a prosperous farmer at Horseshoe Bend, Idaho.
The Pittsburgh Gazette Times
18 Jun 1913
p. 3
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Son of George Gumbert and Amelia Tomer.
George Gumbert Dies in Idaho City [sic]
Last Son of Founder of Family in This City Passes Away at an Advanced Age.
George Gumbert, the last son of George Gumbert, who founded the family in Pittsburgh, died in Idaho City [sic], Idaho, June 9, at the age of 77. The news of his death reached Pittsburgh through a letter to the Gazette Times from J. B. Wently, one time resident of old Allegheny, who went to Idaho 30 years ago.
Mr. Gumbert was an uncle of Director of Charities A. C. Gumbert, having been one of five brothers among whom was Robert Gumbert, Director Gumbert's father. George Gumbert Sr.s place of business, a slaughter house, is still standing at Fifth avenue, near the Eye and Ear Hospital. George Gumbert was born here in 1836 and went West in 1849 as one of the "Forty-Niners." He lived in Virginia City, Nev., and in 1864 moved to Boise, Idaho. Having learned the meat business from his father he engaged in it in the West and was known throughout the mining camps by reason of his supplying meat to the prospectors.
In Idaho, he became promient in politics, serving as county commissioner two terms and as a member of the city council of Idaho City. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias. Former Governor James H. Hawley of Idaho, was among his personal friends and attended his funeral which was held June 10. He leaves a widow and one daughter, Mrs. Ray Pefley. A. C. Gumbert had not learned directly of his uncle's death.
Mr. Wentley at one time owned and operated an ice house on Herr's Island. In 1882 the high water swept his property away and he went West. Mr. Wently is a veteran of the civil War and a prosperous farmer at Horseshoe Bend, Idaho.
The Pittsburgh Gazette Times
18 Jun 1913
p. 3
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George Gumbert Dies in Idaho City [sic]
Last Son of Founder of Family in This City Passes Away at an Advanced Age.
George Gumbert, the last son of George Gumbert, who founded the family in Pittsburgh, died in Idaho City [sic], Idaho, June 9, at the age of 77. The news of his death reached Pittsburgh through a letter to the Gazette Times from J. B. Wently, one time resident of old Allegheny, who went to Idaho 30 years ago.
Mr. Gumbert was an uncle of Director of Charities A. C. Gumbert, having been one of five brothers among whom was Robert Gumbert, Director Gumbert's father. George Gumbert Sr.s place of business, a slaughter house, is still standing at Fifth avenue, near the Eye and Ear Hospital. George Gumbert was born here in 1836 and went West in 1849 as one of the "Forty-Niners." He lived in Virginia City, Nev., and in 1864 moved to Boise, Idaho. Having learned the meat business from his father he engaged in it in the West and was known throughout the mining camps by reason of his supplying meat to the prospectors.
In Idaho, he became promient in politics, serving as county commissioner two terms and as a member of the city council of Idaho City. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias. Former Governor James H. Hawley of Idaho, was among his personal friends and attended his funeral which was held June 10. He leaves a widow and one daughter, Mrs. Ray Pefley. A. C. Gumbert had not learned directly of his uncle's death.
Mr. Wentley at one time owned and operated an ice house on Herr's Island. In 1882 the high water swept his property away and he went West. Mr. Wently is a veteran of the civil War and a prosperous farmer at Horseshoe Bend, Idaho.
The Pittsburgh Gazette Times
18 Jun 1913
p. 3
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