Biographical Sketch of George L. Townsend, 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.
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George L. Townsend, furniture dealer, Odessa, is a native of New York,
born in Washington county, June 11, 1848.  Was raised and educated in 
his native state, and at the age of eighteen learned the carpenter's
trade, which he followed until 1868 when he went to Kansas and engaged
in railroading.  He followed this occupation for eight years in Kansas
and two years in Sedalia, this state.  December 24, 1874, he was 
married to Miss Lizzie Cryderman, of Solomon City, Kansas.  They have
two children: Bertha and Roy.  March 4, 1879, he moved to Odessa,
where he has since resided engaged in the furniture business, in the
pursuit of which he has a full share of patronage.  He is a member of
the I. O. O. F.

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