Background
KNOX, George Wesley was born on April 23, 1867 in Knoxboro, New York, United States. Son of Orville Marshall and Elizabeth E. (Percival) Knox.
KNOX, George Wesley was born on April 23, 1867 in Knoxboro, New York, United States. Son of Orville Marshall and Elizabeth E. (Percival) Knox.
Colgate University, Hamilton, New York.
President Niagara Falls Board of Trade, 1901-1909. Member Niagara Falls Industrial Board, 1910-1911. Director, Industrial Affairs, 1916-1917, Corporation Counsel, Niagara Falls, since 1924.
Director Municipal Government Association, 1910-1920. Member New York State Republican Committee, 1916-1917. Organized and had leading part in direction of state-wide movement for optional city govt, and home rule for cities, 1910-1923.
Member: Elks; Sons of the American Revolution.
Spouse Ruth DeWitt, February 21, 1906.