George Colton Maynard

Background

Maynard, George Colton was born on October 23, 1839 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. Son of Charles Moseley and Sophronia (Colton) Maynard.

Education

Public schools and under private tutors.

Career

Began as telegraph operator in Michigan, 1855. Removed to Washington, District of Columbia, 1864. With United States Army telegraph service, 1864-1866, United States Signal Service (telegraph), 1870-1876.

Entered private electrical business, 1876.

With Bell Telephone Сompany, 1878-1883. Appointed custodian electrical collections, National Museum, 1896, curator, since 1911.

Achievements

• George Colton Maynard has been listed as a noteworthy curator by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Lucy Julia Warner, April.

Father:

Charles Moseley Maynard

Mother:

Sophronia (Colton) Maynard

Spouse:

Lucy Julia Warner