BIO: George M. BILGER, 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, page 475.
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  GEORGE M. BILGER, attorney at law and a leading member of the Clearfield bar, 
was born at Curwensville, Pa., September 15, 1861.  His parents were Jacob and 
Hannah (Gray) Bigler.  The father for many years was extensively engaged in the 
lumber industry.
  George M. Bilger was educated at Curwensville and graduated from the High 
School in 1878 and from Dickinson College in 1883.  He then turned his attention 
to the study of law being accepted as a student by Hon. W. C. Arnold, and in 
March, 1886, was admitted to the Clearfield county bar and subsequently to the 
Allegheny county bar.  His practice has been general in character and his 
success has been such as to place his name among the foremost attorneys of 
Clearfield.  He is in hearty accord with the Democratic party and has done loyal 
work for the cause.
  Mr. Bilger was married to Miss Annella Furguson, a daughter of William B. 
Furguson, and they have three children.  Mr. Bilger and family reside at No. 412 
E. Market street, Clearfield, Pa.  For a number of years he has been active in 
the Masonic fraternity, and has devoted considerable of his time to literary 
work.