Hopkins Co., TX - Biography - G. M. Calvert

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BIOGRAPHY OF G. M. CALVERT

G. M. Calvert was raised in Williamson County, Illinois. He came to the state
of Texas when he was a young man, in the year 1854. Finally, after traveling
almost across the American Continent, he returned to Illinois and married Miss
Sophia Woodul in the year 1857. At the time of his marriage he was engaged in
mercantile pursuits. Subsequently he sold his interests to other parties and
migrated to Texas, and has, for a number of years, been a citizen of Hopkins
County. He is well known as a practical-minded man, having introduced several
important industries in the county. He believes in man’s capability, and is a
substantial advocate of all undertakings for the betterment of his county. He
has been twice married, and has given his children every advantage possible,
to assist them in becoming good and useful citizens. He is possessed of an
ambitious spirit, has pride of character, and is careful in maintaining a good
name. His example is good. Although an Agnostic, no man is more liberal, more
generous or more hospitable than George M. Calvert. He is independent in
thought, as open as day, and as honest and just as it is possible to mortal
man to be. He enjoys the full confidence, respect and esteem, not only of the
rank and file, but of the clergy as well.

SOURCE: Early History of Hopkins County Texas - E. B. Fleming, Publisher 1902
P. 170 - 171

Transcribed by Pat Howard