Background
Barr, George Andrew was born on May 25, 1873 in Manhattan, Illinois, United States. Son of George and Jane (McGrath) Barrister
Barr, George Andrew was born on May 25, 1873 in Manhattan, Illinois, United States. Son of George and Jane (McGrath) Barrister
Bachelor of Arts, V. of Illinois, 1897.
In practice of law at Joliet, Illinois, member Barr & Barr, since 1899. State's attorney, Will County, Illinois, 1908-1912. Director United Printers & Publishers, Incorporated., James G. Heggie Manufacturing Company, Joliet Wrought Washer Company Director Department Trade and Commerce, State of Illinois, 1920-1922.
Chairman Will County Republican Central Committee, 1912-1924.
Delegate to Illinois State Constitutional Convention, 1920-1922. Trustee Medical Center Commission of Illinois since.
Member University of Illinois, 1924-1936, president board, 1930-1931. Member American and Illinois State bar associations, Joliet Chamber Commerce (president 1917-1919), Shield and Trident, Phi Delta Theta. Mason ( Knights Templar, Shriner), Odd.
Clubs: Union League (Chicago).
Married Mary Worrell Speer, October 16, 1902. Children: James Worrell, Joseph Milton.