Meeker County MN Archives Biographies.....Maynard, George 1852 - 
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       GEORGE MAYNARD. The subject of this sketch is one of the residents of
Kingston township at present, although one of the first settlers in the town of
Dasscl, where he located in May, 1866. He made his home in that part of the county
for about twenty years and then removed to his present place, which is located upon
section 32. lie is one of the “woods” farmers and stock-raisers of the town, and one
of its representative citizens.

   Mr. Maynard, was born in Floyd county, Ky., on the 27th of August, 1852, and is
the son of Rev. William and Sarah (Parsons) Maynard. His father was, also, born upon
“the dark and bloody ground,” and was ordained a minister in 1860, and first
preached the gospel in Floyd county, in his native State. He came to Meeker county
in 1866, settling in Dassel, where he cast the first vote after its organization,
and where he has continued to fulfill his duties as watchman upon the walls of Zion,
since coining hero. He is still a resident of Dassel.

   George Maynard was but thirteen years of age when his parents came here, and was
reared the balance of his days in this county, together with his brothers and
sisters. These latter were Susan, Nancy, Oma, Charity, Maggie, James N. and Robert
G. Finishing the education began in Kentucky, after coming here, Mr. Maynard grew to
manhood upon his father’s farm.

   March 5,1875, George Maynard and Miss Margaret Sanson were united in marriage.
The lady is a native of West Virginia, born in 1859, and daughter of Riley and Sarah
Sanson, who were natives of the same State, but residents of this county now. By
this union there have been born a family of five children — Sarah, William R.,
Minerva J., Margaret A. and James M. Mr. Maynard is a member of the Seventh Day
Advent Church. In his politics he affiliates with the republican party.


Additional Comments:
Extracted from:
Illustrated Album of Biography
Meeker and McLeod Counties, Minnesota
1888


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