Background
Burton, George William was born on February 22, 1858 in Manchester, Vermont, United States. Son of William Benedict and Angeline M. (Straight) Burton.
Burton, George William was born on February 22, 1858 in Manchester, Vermont, United States. Son of William Benedict and Angeline M. (Straight) Burton.
Preparatory education, Burr & Burton Seminary, Manchester. Bachelor of Arts, Yale, 1878.
Settled in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, 1879, and began as teller National Bank of LaCrosse same year, president, 1905-1931, Chairman of the Board, 1931-1933 (retired). President and trustee Burr & Burton Seminary. Vice-president and treasurer Pettibone Park Commission.
Director LaCrosse Industrial Association.
Treasurer and vice president Louisiana Crosse Public Library.
Clubs: LaCrosse Country.
Married Belle Doctorate. Cone, of Stockbridge, Massachusetts, September 24, 1884.