Will County IL Archives Biographies.....House, George S 1835 - 
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Author: Portrait & Bio Album, 1890

GEORGE S. HOUSE. This gentleman is one of the leading members of the bar of 
Northern Illinois, and undoubtedly stands at the head of the profession in 
Joliet. He is persistent, studious, and devoted to his calling, displaying in 
the conduct of cases given to his charge, a knowledge of legal precedents, 
principles of law and equity, and a knowledge of human nature such as few men 
possess. Not only is he recognized as a legal light of the first magnitude, 
but his social qualities and general intelligence make for him a place in the 
best circles of society. The House family formerly belonged in the Empire 
State, Oneida County being the birthplace of Rodney House, the father of our 
subject. In the same county Judith Stillman was born and became his wife. Mr. 
House was a wagon-maker. In 1833 he came to Illinois, settling in Cook County 
in that portion afterward called Grundy County; two years later he became a 
resident of that section now known as Will County. To him and his estimable 
wife two children were born—Rodney, Jr., and George S. On March 1, 1835, in 
what was then Grundy County, George S. House opened his eyes to the light of 
day. He attended the district schools, and after securing a fundamental 
education, entered the academy at Rome, N. Y., where he prosecuted his studies 
three years. He then became a student in Hamilton College, N. Y., from which 
he was graduated in the class of 1856. Having chosen the law as his life work, 
he began its study and after a complete course at Columbia Law School, N. Y., 
was graduated therefrom in 1859. Returning to Illinois he located in Joliet 
and began a practice which has redounded to his credit, and has been the means 
of securing just decisions in many cases. With the exception of two years 
spent in Chicago and four years in army life, Joliet has been the home of Mr. 
House since he first opened his office here. Under Gen. Donaldson, of the 
Quartermaster's Department, Mr. House acted during the war, being Auditor and 
Cashier in the general disbursing office at Nashville, Tenn., and Louisville, 
Ky. He has been corporation lawyer for the Chicago, Wilmington & Vermillion 
Coal Company, and for the Chicago & Alton Railroad Company. His political 
affiliation is with the Republican party. The home of Mr. House is presided 
over by a lady of culture and refinement, who is held in the highest esteem in 
the circle of society in which she moves, and by many in humbler walks of life 
who know her kindness of heart and generous regard for those in need. She bore 
the maiden name of Virginia A. Osgood, and became the wife of our subject June 
27, 1860. She is a daughter of Uri Osgood of this city. To Mr. and Mrs. House 
six children have been born, named respectively; George Clinton, Harry O., 
Virginia Chamberlain, Gould, Robert and Hazel. The eldest son is now at work 
for the Chicago & Wilmington Coal Company. The youngest son, Robert, is highly 
commended for the courage and coolness which he displayed in saving the life 
of a school companion who was on the point of drowning. Virginia C. was 
married, April 10, 1890, in Joliet, to Frank E. Chamberlain. The younger 
members of the family do honor to the parental care which has been bestowed 
upon them, being well informed, courteous and of good habits.

Additional Comments:
Portrait and Biographical Album of Will County, Illinois, Containing Full Page 
Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens 
of the County; Chicago: Chapman Bros., 1890

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