George E. Shute
Arizona, The Youngest State, 1913, pg 560

George E. Shute, engaged in the livery and feed business 
in Globe, was born in New Jersey, February 28, 1853, a son 
of John and Deborah Shute also natives of that state.  The 
father was a farmer and following that pursuit until his 
death which occurred in Harrisonville, Gloucester County, 
New Jersey.  He and his wife had twelve children, ten of 
whom are still living, the subject of this review being 
the eighth in order of birth.

George E. Shute acquired his education in the New Jersey 
public schools and in 1873 when he was twenty years of 
age, left his native state and came west to Arizona 
settling in Tempe, where he engaged in farming and 
ranching until 1905.  In that year he sold his stock 
and land and removed to Globe where he purchased business 
property and erected upon it a large livery stable and 
feed barn.  He keeps a number of good horses and fine 
vehicles and the feed sold is high in quality and 
reasonable in price.  Mr. Shute also owns mining interests 
in Gila County, especially in the Globe district and has 
a comfortable and attractive residence in the city.

In 1875 Mr. Shute married Miss Ella Middleton, a native 
of California and a daughter of William and Miriam 
Middleton.  The father died in Globe in 1897 and the 
mother survives him.  She makes her home in that city 
and has reached the age of eighty five.  In this family 
were eight children, six of whom are still living.  Mr. 
and Mrs. Shute have eight children.  Walter, born 1876, 
graduated in law at Tempe and Globe and is now judge of 
the district court of Gila County.  Harry, born 1878, 
acquired his education at Globe and is now a ranchman 
on the Salt River.  Eugene, born 1880, was educated 
in Gila County and Los Angeles and is now deputy sheriff 
of Gila County.  May, born 1882, acquired her education 
in the public schools of Globe and is the widow of Samuel 
Plunkett, by whom she had two children, Maud and Leona.  
Myrtle, born 1884 is the wife of J.W. Ruyle of Globe.  
Laurel, born 1886 is the wife of Gus Pinion of Globe.  
Frank, born 1888 and Grace, born 1890 are still living 
at home.

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