Background
Bean, George W. was born on May 29, 1875 in Willimantic, Connecticut, United States. Son of George E. and Abbie Jane (Foss) Bean.
Bean, George W. was born on May 29, 1875 in Willimantic, Connecticut, United States. Son of George E. and Abbie Jane (Foss) Bean.
Student in public schools and business college.
Chief petty officer Signal Corps, United States Navy, Spanish-American War. Inspecting engineer Isle of Cuba, United States Public Health Service, 1900-1902. United States marine engineer, chief engineer’s license.
Mayor of Port Tampa City, Florida, 1902-1906. Postmaster Tampa, 1906-1915. Member Tampa City Council, 1916-1918.
Republican candidate for Congress, 1912. Member Republican National Committee from Florida, 1916-1928.
Member of committee appointed by President Taft, 1909, to investigate postoffice employment and recommend unified system of work and to investigate and recommend labor saving devices. Washington megr. American Gas Association for 15 years. Clubs: National Press, National.
Married second, Helen MacGeorge, September 20, 1923.