Background
D’Vys, George Whitefield was born on March 16, 1860 in E. Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Captain George Cox (mariner) and Elizabeth Lucinda (Currie) D.
D’Vys, George Whitefield was born on March 16, 1860 in E. Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Captain George Cox (mariner) and Elizabeth Lucinda (Currie) D.
Educated Prescott School, E. Boston, Boston Latin School, class of 1877. Accident prevented finishing course and to regain health became a deep-sea sailor.
Taught school 2 years, and in various business pursuits until 1897. From 1900 in literature and newspaper work, writing considerable verse and more than 1,000 short stories, chiefly salt sea tales, such as appear in St. Nicholas, American Boy, Classmate, young People, Boys’ World, etc.
As responsible citizens Christians should pray for elected officials, submit to just laws, pay taxes, and serve in various capacities, such as on juries, in the military, in public office, and by voting for their representative leadership.
A true Christian should help those in need, regardless of religious affiliation.
Member I.O.G.T.
Married Frances S. Scribner, June 1, 1893.