Biographical Sketch of Capt. George W. Sumner, Lafayette County, Missouri >From "History of Lafayette County, Mo., carefully written and compiled from the most authentic official and private sources" St. Louis, Mo. Historical Company, 1881. ********************************************************************** Capt. Sumner is an Englishman by birth; born March 22, 1819. He emigrat- ed in 1831, locating in New York City, where he remained until 1851, when he removed to Lafayette county, Mo., and settled on a farm where he has since resided, engaged in its cultivation and improvement. In 1848, he married Miss Martha Bradley, of Kentucky; by which marriage they have five children. Mrs. Sumner died in May, 1859. He was again married to Laura Hatton, of Lafayette county, the nuptials being celebrated May 1, 1861. They have four children. In August, 1862, Mr. Sumner enlisted in the federal service, company I, E. M. M. Was elected Capt. of the company. After six months service this company was disbanded and was reorganized in the 5th Provisional regiment, Capt. Sumner still retaining the command. He was in the service 18 months. The captains record as a soldier and a gentleman is one of which he may well be proud. Is a member of the I. O. O. F. Postoffice is Lexington. ==================================================================== 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: Joe Miller Penny (Eisenbarger) Harrell ====================================================================