Article published 17 May 1905. Source unknown.
One of Shannon's most popular citizens was born in Clarion County Pennsylvania July 27, 1849. He came to Illinois in 1864, settling in Ogle County where he remained for about three years when he came to Shannon and married Miss Barbara A. Yordy of Ogle County. To this union there was born five children, 3 sons and 2 daughters. Mr. Whitmore has probably held more offices than any other man in the county. He was constable for 30 years, alderman for 5 years, and is serving his fourth term as mayor. His wife died 11 years ago, but he is again married, his choice being Mrs. Robert Chitty of Shannon. He owns his own fine home and is a busy man as he drills wells, moves houses, sells pumps and wind mills and erects them. He has moved buildings all over this end of the state and is one of the best known and mostly highly esteemed gentlemen in the county. In fact his office-holding record is the best test of his popularity, he having held more different positions than any man in Shannon, if not in the county. He is a genial, whole-souled man, everyone's friend, a staunch business man, level headed and capable in any office or any line of business. George W. Whitmore is one of the men who helped make Shannon a garden spot in Illinois.
Contributed to Illinois Trails by John Sharp.
One of Shannon's most popular citizens was born in Clarion County Pennsylvania July 27, 1849. He came to Illinois in 1864, settling in Ogle County where he remained for about three years when he came to Shannon and married Miss Barbara A. Yordy of Ogle County. To this union there was born five children, 3 sons and 2 daughters. Mr. Whitmore has probably held more offices than any other man in the county. He was constable for 30 years, alderman for 5 years, and is serving his fourth term as mayor. His wife died 11 years ago, but he is again married, his choice being Mrs. Robert Chitty of Shannon. He owns his own fine home and is a busy man as he drills wells, moves houses, sells pumps and wind mills and erects them. He has moved buildings all over this end of the state and is one of the best known and mostly highly esteemed gentlemen in the county. In fact his office-holding record is the best test of his popularity, he having held more different positions than any man in Shannon, if not in the county. He is a genial, whole-souled man, everyone's friend, a staunch business man, level headed and capable in any office or any line of business. George W. Whitmore is one of the men who helped make Shannon a garden spot in Illinois.
Contributed to Illinois Trails by John Sharp.
Article published 17 May 1905. Source unknown.
One of Shannon's most popular citizens was born in Clarion County Pennsylvania July 27, 1849. He came to Illinois in 1864, settling in Ogle County where he remained for about three years when he came to Shannon and married Miss Barbara A. Yordy of Ogle County. To this union there was born five children, 3 sons and 2 daughters. Mr. Whitmore has probably held more offices than any other man in the county. He was constable for 30 years, alderman for 5 years, and is serving his fourth term as mayor. His wife died 11 years ago, but he is again married, his choice being Mrs. Robert Chitty of Shannon. He owns his own fine home and is a busy man as he drills wells, moves houses, sells pumps and wind mills and erects them. He has moved buildings all over this end of the state and is one of the best known and mostly highly esteemed gentlemen in the county. In fact his office-holding record is the best test of his popularity, he having held more different positions than any man in Shannon, if not in the county. He is a genial, whole-souled man, everyone's friend, a staunch business man, level headed and capable in any office or any line of business. George W. Whitmore is one of the men who helped make Shannon a garden spot in Illinois.
Contributed to Illinois Trails by John Sharp.
One of Shannon's most popular citizens was born in Clarion County Pennsylvania July 27, 1849. He came to Illinois in 1864, settling in Ogle County where he remained for about three years when he came to Shannon and married Miss Barbara A. Yordy of Ogle County. To this union there was born five children, 3 sons and 2 daughters. Mr. Whitmore has probably held more offices than any other man in the county. He was constable for 30 years, alderman for 5 years, and is serving his fourth term as mayor. His wife died 11 years ago, but he is again married, his choice being Mrs. Robert Chitty of Shannon. He owns his own fine home and is a busy man as he drills wells, moves houses, sells pumps and wind mills and erects them. He has moved buildings all over this end of the state and is one of the best known and mostly highly esteemed gentlemen in the county. In fact his office-holding record is the best test of his popularity, he having held more different positions than any man in Shannon, if not in the county. He is a genial, whole-souled man, everyone's friend, a staunch business man, level headed and capable in any office or any line of business. George W. Whitmore is one of the men who helped make Shannon a garden spot in Illinois.
Contributed to Illinois Trails by John Sharp.
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