Grundy County IL Archives Biographies.....Pfeifer, George Allen 
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Author: History of Grundy County, 1914

Pfeifer, George Allen.—One of the best investments of both time and money a 
man can make in these days, when the raising of food supplies is so important 
an industry, is in agricultural land, and judging by the character of those 
who own the farming properties in Grundy County, the very best class of its 
citizens have recognized this fact. One of the men who have made a success of 
their farming is George Allen Pfeifer of Good Farm Township, owner of 177 
acres of as fertile land as there is in this section. He is devoting this 
property to general farming, and is specializing on raising draft horses. His 
property bears the appropriate name of Maple Grove Farm, which is taken from 
the beautiful maple trees on the place. Mr. Pfeifer was born on this same 
property June 12, 1880, a son of Fred and Margaret (Schrott ) Pfeifer, both 
natives of Good Farm Township. They are now living retired at Dwight, Ill.

George Allen Pfeifer attended the local schools of his district and at the 
same time rendered his father capable service on the farm, in this way laying 
the foundation for his present prosperity. He is a good farmer, understanding 
his work thoroughly, and is anxious to adopt new methods when he is convinced 
they will work out successfully. His position as one of the leading 
agriculturalists of his township has been won through actual achievement, and 
he holds the confidence of his neighbors who appreciate his ability. On July 
3, 1902, Mr. Pfeifer married Edith Schock, born in Kansas, and they have had 
two children: Freddie Elwood and Charles Wallace. Mr. Pfeifer belongs to the 
German Church. He is a Republican but as yet he has not taken time to go into 
politics actively, although his personal popularity would probably elect him 
if he did allow his name to appear on his party ticket.

page 885

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

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