Grundy County IL Archives Biographies.....Baum, George 1828 - 
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Author: History of Grundy County IL 1914

Baum, George (deceased) - A pioneer of Morris whose business career was a long 
and honored one, George Baum was a son of George Baum, and was born in 
Germany, January 20, 1828. He came to Morris in 1856, and worked for others 
until he established himself in business in 1863 or 1864. In 1877 he founded 
the clothing house which bore his name and developed it into one of the 
leading establishments of the village. For a number of years he served as an 
Alderman, being elected on the Democratic ticket, and for some years was a 
director of the Cemetery Association. In June, 1853, he married Elizabeth 
Kelser, and their children to grow to maturity were:  Henry, Mrs. John 
Schobert, and Annie. He belonged to the Lutheran Church, and in fraternal 
matters was a member of the Odd Fellows.

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Source:  History of Grundy County, Illinois, Chicago: Munsell Publishing Co. 
Publishers; 1914

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