Biographical Sketch of George W. Pooler, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO >From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri. ********************************************************************** George W. Pooler, dealer in painters' supplies, glass and artists' goods, was born in Cortland County, New York, February 3, 1826, and was there reared, educated and learned the painters' trade. In 1866, he came West and took up his abode in St. Joseph, Missouri. For a time he was clerk in the establishment of Webb, Fuller & Co., after which he embarked in painting and contracting, and has done a great portion of the first class work of the city. In 1880, comprehending the wants of the craft, both in the city and throughout the adjoining county, he opened his present wholesale and retail house, where is kept a select line of mixed colors, window glass, brushes, white lead, dry and distemper colors, varnishes and artists' sundries. He has had thirty eight years experience, and with experience is combined close observation, so that he stands at the head of his profession. He is a Master Mason and a member of the chapter. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Penny Harrell ====================================================================