Biographical Sketch of George F. Birt, Marion Township, Buchanan County, MO

>From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph
Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri.
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Birt, Boyer & Co., dealers in general merchandise, Easton.  George F.
Birt, of the firm, was born April 19, 1857 in DeKalb County, Missouri,
where he was principally reared and educated, spending his boyhood
days on a farm.  He came to Buchanan County in the fall of 1874, and
entered as clerk in the same store in which he is now interested. 
After working four years in this capacity, he became a partner.  In
January, 1881, a new partnership was formed.  They have a complete
stock of general merchandise and also deal in agricultural implements.
Mr. Birt was married February 1, 1881 to Miss Laura Gibson, a native
of this county, born in January, 1858.  They are members of the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

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