Biographical Sketch of Capt. George W. Sumner, Lafayette County, Missouri

>From "History of Lafayette County, Mo., carefully written and compiled
from the most authentic official and private sources" St. Louis, Mo.
Historical Company, 1881.
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Capt. Sumner is an Englishman by birth; born March 22, 1819.  He emigrat-
ed in 1831, locating in New York City, where he remained until 1851, when
he removed to Lafayette county, Mo., and settled on a farm where he has
since resided, engaged in its cultivation and improvement.  In 1848, he
married Miss Martha Bradley, of Kentucky; by which marriage they have 
five children.  Mrs. Sumner died in May, 1859.  He was again married to 
Laura Hatton, of Lafayette county, the nuptials being celebrated May 1,
1861.  They have four children.  In August, 1862, Mr. Sumner enlisted in
the federal service, company I, E. M. M.  Was elected Capt. of the 
company.  After six months service this company was disbanded and was
reorganized in the 5th Provisional regiment, Capt. Sumner still retaining
the command.  He was in the service 18 months.  The captains record as a
soldier and a gentleman is one of which he may well be proud.  Is a
member of the I. O. O. F.  Postoffice is Lexington.

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