George Beaver was born in Lebanon County, September 21, 1802, but soon removed to Perry County. After receiving an education in the public schools he learned the trade of tanner at Stumpstown, in his native county, and then conducted business in Pfoutz Valley, Perry County. In 1830, he purchased the farm now the home of his son, Samuel, and continued to devote his energies to its cultivation until his death, December 31, 1878. One year before his death, he also bought the farm on which his son, George E., now resides; both places had, about 1800, been owned by John Long, grandfather of Mrs. Beaver. Mr. Beaver served efficiently in the State legislature, being elected in 1841; he also served as county commissioner in 1883-34. He was married April 15, 1827, to Maria C., daughter of Jonathan Long.
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George Beaver was born in Lebanon County, September 21, 1802, but soon removed to Perry County. After receiving an education in the public schools he learned the trade of tanner at Stumpstown, in his native county, and then conducted business in Pfoutz Valley, Perry County. In 1830, he purchased the farm now the home of his son, Samuel, and continued to devote his energies to its cultivation until his death, December 31, 1878. One year before his death, he also bought the farm on which his son, George E., now resides; both places had, about 1800, been owned by John Long, grandfather of Mrs. Beaver. Mr. Beaver served efficiently in the State legislature, being elected in 1841; he also served as county commissioner in 1883-34. He was married April 15, 1827, to Maria C., daughter of Jonathan Long.
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