Background
Jewett, George Anson was born on September 9, 1847 in Red Rock, Iowa, United States. Son of George Enoch and Patty Maria (Matthews) Jewett.
Jewett, George Anson was born on September 9, 1847 in Red Rock, Iowa, United States. Son of George Enoch and Patty Maria (Matthews) Jewett.
Bachelor of Philosophy, Central College, Pella, Iowa, 1864, Master of Arts, 1922. Graduate Bryant and Stratton’s Commercial College, Chicago, 1865. Doctor of Laws, Drake University, 1892.
Hugh Gilmer Welpton), Margaret (Mistress David Lewis Jewett). Became bookkeeper, later general manager agricultural implement house, Des Moines, 1865-1873. Organizer, secretary and general manager Des Moines Scale Company.
Entered lumber business, 1873, and became manager H. F. Getchell & Sons.
Organizer lumber firm of Ewing, Jewett & Chandler, 1879, later Ewing & Jewett, and, since 1906, Jewett Lumber Company, of which is president and general manager. President Jewett Realty Company.
Organized, 1888, and 20 years president and general manager Jewett Typewriter Company. Public Christian Worker, since 1887.
A founder, 1881, and secretary and trustee Drake U. Founder and president Jewett Family in America, Incorporated.
Member Church of Christ (Disciples).
Married Annie Henry, October 28, 1868 (died 1933). Children: Bonnie Ella (wife of Doctor.