George O. Mead is a gentleman whose reputation as a man of affairs and business ability extends beyond the limits of his native State, and his name is known in connection with some of the most important transactions in his county. The ancestors of Mr. Mead were among the earliest settlers of Greenwich, Connecticut; where in 1725 was born General John Mead, son of John and Elizabeth Lockwood Mead.
George O. Mead received his education at the Walton Academy, and then for five years served as clerk in several stores of the town. In 1862 he went to Delhi, being in the employ of Robert Douglas for one year, when he returned to Walton and engaged in business with North & Eells. In 1804 Mr. Mead enlisted, and was assigned to Company G of the One Hundred and Forty-fourth New York Volunteers, in which he served until the close of the war. In 1869 he started in business for himself in his native town, taking as partner William Telford, and locating on the corner where he has since remained. In 1874 Mr. Telford retired from the firm and Mr. Eells became a partner; but about three years ago Mr. Mead became sole proprietor of the business. He carries a large line of boots and shoes, crockery, dry goods, and groceries, a specialty being made of the last named, and most excellent line of goods always kept on hand. The business has so increased of late that it now occupies two floors of the large corner store.
Mr. Mead has held several public offices, having for thirteen years, 1877-90, been Supervisor. In 1889 he was a member of the Assembly, and served on the Committee on Banks, Canals, and General Laws; also on the committee to arrange a memorial to General Sheridan; he has also been a delegate to several political conventions. As chairman of the Board of Supervisors he was able by his ability to see and act upon the financial advantages of the occasion, and thus saved the county between six and seven thousand dollars. Since the organization of the Walton Water Company, Mr. Mead has been its Treasurer, at the present time being also President. For many years he has been School Trustee. His business integrity has led to his selection as executor of many estates, not only in this county, but in other places, one of which came under his authority in Chicago involving some two hundred thousand dollars. In August 1890, he was sent as delegate to the National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic at Boston. In 1867 and 1868 he served as Brigade Inspector of the old State militia. For many years Mr. Mead has been a prominent man in politics.
But the capacity in which Mr. Mead is perhaps best know is as the President of the First National Bank in Walton. From his youth he developed a great ability in financial affairs, and in 1874 became interested in the State bank at Walton, known as the Delaware County Bank, being elected Vice-President. On the 14th of January, 1891, the First National Bank of Walton was organized; and he became its President, Samuel H. Fancher being Vice-President, and John Olmstead Cashier. This bank has a capital of fifty thousand dollars, with an ample surplus. The vault is constructed of brick; and in it is one of Herring's best safes, with a triple time lock and all the latest improvements for the safety of deposits. Everything in connection with the bank is done in the best way and according to the most approved methods; and the institution is constantly gaining in public favor, in the few years that it has been in operation having done an immense amount of business.
In 1890 the house of Allen Mead, on North Street, came into possession of Mr. Mead; and he had it thoroughly renovated and remodeled, so that it is now one of the largest and most beautiful residences in the town, presenting to the beholder the effect of the stability and dignity of the old manor house united with the beauty and delicacy of modern decoration. Mr. Mead has always been deeply interested in religious matters, and for twenty years has been connected with Sunday school work, having had a class for that length of time. He is a man of spotless integrity --- one who has shown himself honest to the letter, and just to his fellow men. In all his transactions he has shown an astuteness which few possess, combined with disinterestedness and unselfishness of purpose, which are fully appreciated by his fellow-townsmen and the many friends who have reaped the benefit of his noble qualities and abilities. (Source: Biographical Review - The Leading Citizens of Delaware County, New York, 1895, page 224; The Walton Reporter, Oct. 29, 1921 issue, page 4)
George O. Mead received his education at the Walton Academy, and then for five years served as clerk in several stores of the town. In 1862 he went to Delhi, being in the employ of Robert Douglas for one year, when he returned to Walton and engaged in business with North & Eells. In 1804 Mr. Mead enlisted, and was assigned to Company G of the One Hundred and Forty-fourth New York Volunteers, in which he served until the close of the war. In 1869 he started in business for himself in his native town, taking as partner William Telford, and locating on the corner where he has since remained. In 1874 Mr. Telford retired from the firm and Mr. Eells became a partner; but about three years ago Mr. Mead became sole proprietor of the business. He carries a large line of boots and shoes, crockery, dry goods, and groceries, a specialty being made of the last named, and most excellent line of goods always kept on hand. The business has so increased of late that it now occupies two floors of the large corner store.
Mr. Mead has held several public offices, having for thirteen years, 1877-90, been Supervisor. In 1889 he was a member of the Assembly, and served on the Committee on Banks, Canals, and General Laws; also on the committee to arrange a memorial to General Sheridan; he has also been a delegate to several political conventions. As chairman of the Board of Supervisors he was able by his ability to see and act upon the financial advantages of the occasion, and thus saved the county between six and seven thousand dollars. Since the organization of the Walton Water Company, Mr. Mead has been its Treasurer, at the present time being also President. For many years he has been School Trustee. His business integrity has led to his selection as executor of many estates, not only in this county, but in other places, one of which came under his authority in Chicago involving some two hundred thousand dollars. In August 1890, he was sent as delegate to the National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic at Boston. In 1867 and 1868 he served as Brigade Inspector of the old State militia. For many years Mr. Mead has been a prominent man in politics.
But the capacity in which Mr. Mead is perhaps best know is as the President of the First National Bank in Walton. From his youth he developed a great ability in financial affairs, and in 1874 became interested in the State bank at Walton, known as the Delaware County Bank, being elected Vice-President. On the 14th of January, 1891, the First National Bank of Walton was organized; and he became its President, Samuel H. Fancher being Vice-President, and John Olmstead Cashier. This bank has a capital of fifty thousand dollars, with an ample surplus. The vault is constructed of brick; and in it is one of Herring's best safes, with a triple time lock and all the latest improvements for the safety of deposits. Everything in connection with the bank is done in the best way and according to the most approved methods; and the institution is constantly gaining in public favor, in the few years that it has been in operation having done an immense amount of business.
In 1890 the house of Allen Mead, on North Street, came into possession of Mr. Mead; and he had it thoroughly renovated and remodeled, so that it is now one of the largest and most beautiful residences in the town, presenting to the beholder the effect of the stability and dignity of the old manor house united with the beauty and delicacy of modern decoration. Mr. Mead has always been deeply interested in religious matters, and for twenty years has been connected with Sunday school work, having had a class for that length of time. He is a man of spotless integrity --- one who has shown himself honest to the letter, and just to his fellow men. In all his transactions he has shown an astuteness which few possess, combined with disinterestedness and unselfishness of purpose, which are fully appreciated by his fellow-townsmen and the many friends who have reaped the benefit of his noble qualities and abilities. (Source: Biographical Review - The Leading Citizens of Delaware County, New York, 1895, page 224; The Walton Reporter, Oct. 29, 1921 issue, page 4)
George O. Mead is a gentleman whose reputation as a man of affairs and business ability extends beyond the limits of his native State, and his name is known in connection with some of the most important transactions in his county. The ancestors of Mr. Mead were among the earliest settlers of Greenwich, Connecticut; where in 1725 was born General John Mead, son of John and Elizabeth Lockwood Mead.
George O. Mead received his education at the Walton Academy, and then for five years served as clerk in several stores of the town. In 1862 he went to Delhi, being in the employ of Robert Douglas for one year, when he returned to Walton and engaged in business with North & Eells. In 1804 Mr. Mead enlisted, and was assigned to Company G of the One Hundred and Forty-fourth New York Volunteers, in which he served until the close of the war. In 1869 he started in business for himself in his native town, taking as partner William Telford, and locating on the corner where he has since remained. In 1874 Mr. Telford retired from the firm and Mr. Eells became a partner; but about three years ago Mr. Mead became sole proprietor of the business. He carries a large line of boots and shoes, crockery, dry goods, and groceries, a specialty being made of the last named, and most excellent line of goods always kept on hand. The business has so increased of late that it now occupies two floors of the large corner store.
Mr. Mead has held several public offices, having for thirteen years, 1877-90, been Supervisor. In 1889 he was a member of the Assembly, and served on the Committee on Banks, Canals, and General Laws; also on the committee to arrange a memorial to General Sheridan; he has also been a delegate to several political conventions. As chairman of the Board of Supervisors he was able by his ability to see and act upon the financial advantages of the occasion, and thus saved the county between six and seven thousand dollars. Since the organization of the Walton Water Company, Mr. Mead has been its Treasurer, at the present time being also President. For many years he has been School Trustee. His business integrity has led to his selection as executor of many estates, not only in this county, but in other places, one of which came under his authority in Chicago involving some two hundred thousand dollars. In August 1890, he was sent as delegate to the National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic at Boston. In 1867 and 1868 he served as Brigade Inspector of the old State militia. For many years Mr. Mead has been a prominent man in politics.
But the capacity in which Mr. Mead is perhaps best know is as the President of the First National Bank in Walton. From his youth he developed a great ability in financial affairs, and in 1874 became interested in the State bank at Walton, known as the Delaware County Bank, being elected Vice-President. On the 14th of January, 1891, the First National Bank of Walton was organized; and he became its President, Samuel H. Fancher being Vice-President, and John Olmstead Cashier. This bank has a capital of fifty thousand dollars, with an ample surplus. The vault is constructed of brick; and in it is one of Herring's best safes, with a triple time lock and all the latest improvements for the safety of deposits. Everything in connection with the bank is done in the best way and according to the most approved methods; and the institution is constantly gaining in public favor, in the few years that it has been in operation having done an immense amount of business.
In 1890 the house of Allen Mead, on North Street, came into possession of Mr. Mead; and he had it thoroughly renovated and remodeled, so that it is now one of the largest and most beautiful residences in the town, presenting to the beholder the effect of the stability and dignity of the old manor house united with the beauty and delicacy of modern decoration. Mr. Mead has always been deeply interested in religious matters, and for twenty years has been connected with Sunday school work, having had a class for that length of time. He is a man of spotless integrity --- one who has shown himself honest to the letter, and just to his fellow men. In all his transactions he has shown an astuteness which few possess, combined with disinterestedness and unselfishness of purpose, which are fully appreciated by his fellow-townsmen and the many friends who have reaped the benefit of his noble qualities and abilities. (Source: Biographical Review - The Leading Citizens of Delaware County, New York, 1895, page 224; The Walton Reporter, Oct. 29, 1921 issue, page 4)
George O. Mead received his education at the Walton Academy, and then for five years served as clerk in several stores of the town. In 1862 he went to Delhi, being in the employ of Robert Douglas for one year, when he returned to Walton and engaged in business with North & Eells. In 1804 Mr. Mead enlisted, and was assigned to Company G of the One Hundred and Forty-fourth New York Volunteers, in which he served until the close of the war. In 1869 he started in business for himself in his native town, taking as partner William Telford, and locating on the corner where he has since remained. In 1874 Mr. Telford retired from the firm and Mr. Eells became a partner; but about three years ago Mr. Mead became sole proprietor of the business. He carries a large line of boots and shoes, crockery, dry goods, and groceries, a specialty being made of the last named, and most excellent line of goods always kept on hand. The business has so increased of late that it now occupies two floors of the large corner store.
Mr. Mead has held several public offices, having for thirteen years, 1877-90, been Supervisor. In 1889 he was a member of the Assembly, and served on the Committee on Banks, Canals, and General Laws; also on the committee to arrange a memorial to General Sheridan; he has also been a delegate to several political conventions. As chairman of the Board of Supervisors he was able by his ability to see and act upon the financial advantages of the occasion, and thus saved the county between six and seven thousand dollars. Since the organization of the Walton Water Company, Mr. Mead has been its Treasurer, at the present time being also President. For many years he has been School Trustee. His business integrity has led to his selection as executor of many estates, not only in this county, but in other places, one of which came under his authority in Chicago involving some two hundred thousand dollars. In August 1890, he was sent as delegate to the National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic at Boston. In 1867 and 1868 he served as Brigade Inspector of the old State militia. For many years Mr. Mead has been a prominent man in politics.
But the capacity in which Mr. Mead is perhaps best know is as the President of the First National Bank in Walton. From his youth he developed a great ability in financial affairs, and in 1874 became interested in the State bank at Walton, known as the Delaware County Bank, being elected Vice-President. On the 14th of January, 1891, the First National Bank of Walton was organized; and he became its President, Samuel H. Fancher being Vice-President, and John Olmstead Cashier. This bank has a capital of fifty thousand dollars, with an ample surplus. The vault is constructed of brick; and in it is one of Herring's best safes, with a triple time lock and all the latest improvements for the safety of deposits. Everything in connection with the bank is done in the best way and according to the most approved methods; and the institution is constantly gaining in public favor, in the few years that it has been in operation having done an immense amount of business.
In 1890 the house of Allen Mead, on North Street, came into possession of Mr. Mead; and he had it thoroughly renovated and remodeled, so that it is now one of the largest and most beautiful residences in the town, presenting to the beholder the effect of the stability and dignity of the old manor house united with the beauty and delicacy of modern decoration. Mr. Mead has always been deeply interested in religious matters, and for twenty years has been connected with Sunday school work, having had a class for that length of time. He is a man of spotless integrity --- one who has shown himself honest to the letter, and just to his fellow men. In all his transactions he has shown an astuteness which few possess, combined with disinterestedness and unselfishness of purpose, which are fully appreciated by his fellow-townsmen and the many friends who have reaped the benefit of his noble qualities and abilities. (Source: Biographical Review - The Leading Citizens of Delaware County, New York, 1895, page 224; The Walton Reporter, Oct. 29, 1921 issue, page 4)
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