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Alvin Leonard George
ALVIN LEONARD GEORGE, proprietor of the George restaurants in Kittanning, and
a business man of more than usual ability, was born Feb. 8, 1862, in Armstrong
count, Pa., son of William and Margaret (Dible) George, and grandson of
Leonard George.Leonard George moved to Armstrong county from Westmoreland county, this
State, and became a properous farmer. He and his excellent wife became the
parents of twelve children who grew up to do them credit.William George, like his father, was a farmer of Armstrong county and a
well known man. His family consisted of the following children: John, Edward,
Howard, Mary (wife of Andrew Meltzer), Malinda (wife of W.F. Stitt), Della
(wife of Joseph Spahr), Alvin L., and one who died in infancy.Alvin Leonard George was educated in the county schools of his district,
and was brought up in the wholesome atmosphere of the farm. Until 1891 he
remained with his father, and then began business for himself. Realizing the
opening for a restaurant in Kittanning, he established himself in a small way
in that line, and soon found that it would be necessary to enlarge his field
operation. At present he owns and operates three thoroughly modern
restaurants. These cafes are well equiped with all appliances, and the cuisane
is such as to command a steady patronage. Mr. George gives them all his
personal supervision, and they would be considered high-grade in any location.Mr. George has served six years as a member of the city council, and is a
man widely known and universally liked, for he is pleasant in manner and
genial in disposition. Any worthy movement tending toward the general uplift
of Kittanning finds in him an ardent supporter, for he takes great pride in
civic progress. Fraternally he affliates with the Knights of Pythia, Elks,
Eagles, and other similar organizations. His religious home is in the
Presbyterian Church.On June 30, 1887, Mr. George married Mary Walker, duaghter of Frederick
Walker, of Jefferson county, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. George have five living
children: William, Pauline, Margaret, Alvin, and Mary. Etta died at the age of
six years.Source: Page 739 Armstrong County, Pa., Her People, Past and
Present, J.H. Beers & Co., 1914
Transcribed October 1998 by Rodney G Rosborough for the Armstrong County Beers
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