Background
Sloan, George Beale was born on June 20, 1831 in Oswego, New York, United States. Son of James Sloan.
Sloan, George Beale was born on June 20, 1831 in Oswego, New York, United States. Son of James Sloan.
Educational public schools. Entered mercantile life at early age. Later was partner in various firms until 1864, when he, with Theodore Irwin, established grain and flour commission firm of Irwin & Sloan.
That firm retired from business in 1884.
Then president 2d National Bank, Oswego, and director in boards of trustees of several manufacturing companies.
Was member of New York assembly, 1874, 1876, 1877, 1879 (speaker, 1877). State senator, 1886-1891, and chairman finance committee during entire term of service. Presidential elector, 1896.
Member of New York assembly, 1874, 1876, 1877, 1879 (speaker, 1877).