Bio of Melvin, George P. (b.1889) Wabasha Co., MN
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Melvin, George P. (page 776), who has earned a position among the active
and successful farmers of Oakwood Township, was born in Plainview
Township, Wabasha County, Minn., October 31, 1889, son of Patrick and
Louise (Mulcahay) Melvin. He was educated in the Plainview schools and
became his father's assistant on the parental farm, where he resided until
1910. His father then gave him 160 acres of land, on which were some small
and plain buildings, and here he began farming on his own account. Of an
enterprising disposition, he has spent both time and money in improving
his place, among his first acts being the remodeling of the house and
barn. In 1920, his buildings still being inadequate, he built a new barn,
36 by 72 feet, with a concrete basement and modern equipment, and is
following general farming, including stock raising and dairying, with much
success, keeping Durham cattle, of which breed he has 14 cows, and
Chester-White hogs. Mr. Melvin was married in 1910 at Plainview, Minn., to
Bertha Guessner, daughter of John and Theresa (Noll) Guessner, who were
early settlers in Wabasha County, and farmers by occupation. Her father is
now deceased, but her mother is still living, being a resident of
Plainview. Mr. And Mrs. Melvin have two children, Winnifred and Martin,
both of whom are living at home. The family are members of the Catholic
church.