Background
Barton, George was born on January 22, 1866 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of George and Maria (Gormley) Barton.
Barton, George was born on January 22, 1866 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of George and Maria (Gormley) Barton.
Public school education.
Began newspaper work with Philadelphia Inquirer, 1887. Secretary to collector of customs, Philadelphia, 1898-1913. Editorial writer Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.
Now editorial writer Philadelphia Inquirer.
Was secretary of joint legislature committee (Pennsylvania) appointed to investigate the Soldiers’ Orphans’ schools of Pennsylvania, 1896.
Married Sophia McCauley, June 14, 1893.