Brief biography of George F. House, c. 1904
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Title
Brief biography of George F. House, c. 1904
Subject
George F. House
Description
Brief biography of George F. House, c. 1904.
This was published on the front page of the April 28, 1904 edition of the Welland Telegraph. It was part of a series focused on prominent citizens of Welland County. The articles ran on the front page and featured a photograph and a brief biography. The series ran between March 1904-June 1905.
Text reads:
Was born in Bertie township on July 23rd 1857, his father being the late Peter House. He has always lived in that township and since growing into manhood he has taken an active part in municipal affairs. In 1889-90 he was a member of the township council and in 1895-6 was second deputy reeve. When the new county councils act came into force he was elected County Commissioner, which honor he has held ever since, resulting this year in his being selected as warden for the county. At the present time he is also President of the Welland County Liberal Conservative Association and considered one of the best workers in the party.
This was published on the front page of the April 28, 1904 edition of the Welland Telegraph. It was part of a series focused on prominent citizens of Welland County. The articles ran on the front page and featured a photograph and a brief biography. The series ran between March 1904-June 1905.
Text reads:
Was born in Bertie township on July 23rd 1857, his father being the late Peter House. He has always lived in that township and since growing into manhood he has taken an active part in municipal affairs. In 1889-90 he was a member of the township council and in 1895-6 was second deputy reeve. When the new county councils act came into force he was elected County Commissioner, which honor he has held ever since, resulting this year in his being selected as warden for the county. At the present time he is also President of the Welland County Liberal Conservative Association and considered one of the best workers in the party.
Creator
Welland Telegraph
Source
Welland Public Library Microfilm Collection
Publisher
Welland Telegraph
Date
1904/04/28
Rights
Public domain
Format
Microfilm
Language
English
Type
Text
Identifier
Microfilm cabinet - 071.1338 WEL Tel #8
Coverage
Welland County
Files
Collection
Citation
Welland Telegraph, “Brief biography of George F. House, c. 1904,” Welland Public Library Local History, accessed May 13, 2025, https://omeka.wellandlibrary.ca/items/show/11259.