BIO: George B. SHUGART, Clearfield County, PA
 
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From Twentieth Century History of Clearfield County, Pennsylvania,
and Representative Citizens, by Roland D. Swoope, Jr.,
Chicago: Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company, 1911, pages 373-374.
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AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS  373

  GEORGE B. SHUGART, who owns two valuable farms in Boggs township, 
Clearfield county, Pa., residing on one which contains seventy-six acres, 
adjoining the second one, of 107 acres, is one of the leading men of this 
section, a justice of the peace, township supervisor and treasurer of the 
school board.  Mr. Shugart was born in Knox township, Clearfield county, in 
October, 1862, and is a son of Henry B. and Elizabeth (Sloppy) Shugart.
  Henry B. Shugart was born in Schuylkill county, Pa., a son of Henry 
Shugart.  He followed farming all his life and was a successful business man.  
In his political views he was a Democrat. He married Elizabeth Sloppy, who 
was born in Franklin county, a daughter of Christian Sloppy.  They were 
members of the Methodist Episcopal church and reared their children in the 
same religious faith.  These were:  John; Daniel W. and Martin, twins; George 
B.; G. L.; Mary C., wife of Finley Reiter; J. Frank; Jennie, wife of Frank 
Reiter; David Milton; and Martha Annetta, wife of Hiram Straw.
  George B. Shugart attended the common schools only but in all the practical 
things of life is a well informed and broad-minded man.  Prior to purchasing 
the farm on which he lives, from William D. Bigler, and the second farm from 
E. C. Crumrine, he was engaged in lumbering and mining.  He now carries on a 
general agricultural line and raises stock for his own use.  He has been a 
very active and progressive citizen of his section and his many 
qualifications that fit him well for office, have been generally recognized.  
In addition to the offices already mentioned, Mr. Shugart is fire warden of 
his district, appointed by Warden Robert S. Conklin, and he has served 
acceptably as township clerk and auditor.
  Mr. Shugart was married June 12, 1881, to Miss Ida Wisor, a daughter of 
Henry and Mary Ann (Odell) Wisor.  The father was a native of Clearfield 
county and the mother of Franklin county.  They had the following children:  
Ella, who is the wife of David Flegal; Ida, who is the wife of Mr. Shugart; 
Catherine Agnes, who is the wife of Frank Eberts; Cordelia, who is the wife 
of P. H. Flegel; and Fred B.  Mr. and Mrs. Shugart have nine children, namely:  
Frank L., Alma A., Foster H., Jacob D., Theresa D., G. Fred, Blake B., Emma E. 
and Ellen.  Alma I. is the wife of Thomas Wilsoncroft, and Theresa D. is the 
wife of A. H. Good.  Mr. Shugart and family attend the United Brethren church.  
He is identified fraternally with the K. G. E. and the I. O. U. A. M., both at 
Clearfield.