Background
Marston, George White was born on October 22, 1850 in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, United States. Son of George Phillips and Harriet (Marston) Marston.
Marston, George White was born on October 22, 1850 in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, United States. Son of George Phillips and Harriet (Marston) Marston.
Educated Academy of Beloit (Wisconsin) College, 3 years. University of Michigan, 1 year.
Moved from Wisconsin to San Diego, California, 1870. Partner mercantile firm of Hamilton & Marston, 1873-1878. Established dry goods business of George West. Marston, 1878.
Incorporated as The Marston Company (department store), 1912.
Trustee City Library, 1882-1885. Member City Council, San Diego, 1886-1888.
President Chamber Commerce, 1884, 99. Trustee Pomona College, since 1888.
President Young Men's Christian Association, San Diego, 30 years.
Member American Civic Association (Vice-President 1912-1914), San Diego Civic Association (president 1913). Clubs: University, Cuyamaca.
Married Anna Lee Gunn, May 3, 1878.