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Also see [Railway Officials in America 1906]
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George W. Armstrong (deceased) was born Oct. 26, 1836; was a son of John J. Armstrong, of Irish descent and
in early life a cabinet-maker, later a farmer. He came to Kent county in 1856 and worked by the month; at the time
of his death he owned 240 acres of land; held different tp. offices and was deacon of the Congregational Church
of Cannon from its organization until his death, Feb. 11, 1878. He was married in 1858 to Anna E. Wilson, eldest
daughter of Amos and Rachel (Brown) Wilson, natives of New York the former of English and Dutch descent, born in
1812. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson had two Sons and four daughters; five children are living and have families. They settled
in Cannon in 1842. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong had five childen; one daughter and three Sons are living. Mrs. Armstrong
is a member of the Congregational Church.
FROM:
History of Kent County, Michigan
Chas C. Chapman & Company
Chicago 1881.
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