Indiana County PA Archives Obituaries.....Jeffries, George H. January 10, 1941
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1-11-1941 Indiana Evening Gazette
FORMER SHERIFF JEFFRIES DIES:
     Following a two year illness of a complication fo diseases, George H. 
Jeffries, one-time high sheriff of Indiana County, died at 2:45 p.m. Firday in 
his home in Rochester Mills.
     A son of Noah & Miriam Work Jeffries, he was born in Grant township August 
9, 1865.  He was educated in the public schools of that township and for more 
than 20 years followed the lumber business, becoming an expert sawyer.
     He was connected with the administration of law in his community for a 
number years, having served a ten year term as constable.  In 1908 he was the 
cnadidate for the Republican nomination for sheriff, but was defeated.  In 1911 
he again was a candidate, winning the office by a large majority.  Nothing 
could more clearly show Mr. Jeffries' character and determination than the 
story of the campaign which preceded his election.  He made a tour of the 
county on foot and by his force and qualifications, his honesty and integrity 
of purpose, gained the friends to assure his election.
     On February 19, 1889 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Rittenhouse, a 
daughter of John B. & Margaret (Bhe) Rittenhouse of Rochester Mills.  Surviving 
are his widow and 14 children, 42, grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and two 
sisters: SAra & Mayme Jeffries, both of Indiana.
     Services will be conducted at his late residence at 3 p.m. on Monday.  
Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Rochester Mills.

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