George Henry Shine (1873 - 1927)

Born 30 Jun 1873 in New Britain, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Bridget A. (Ryan) Shine — married 1896 in New Britain, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Died 29 Sep 1927 at age 54 in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

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Biography

A straight shooter. George Henry embodies the Shine traits, good and bad. Bullheaded and stubborn. He didn't suffer fools. He had great political potential if he could have been diplomatic in his approach. His brashness created a number of enemies.

Alderman of the 5th district, New Britain Connecticut. Brought clean, municipal "artificial ice" to the city after old pond harvested ice stored for use in hot months was prone to contamination. The process not only cooled the iceboxes of New Britain, it cooled his passion for politics and the games that went with it. Once the ice project came to fruition, he announced he would not run for re-election.

He was also a long time employee of New Britain's North and Judd making "Anchor Brand" products found in a number of industries. Most famous for making spurs. When the owner of North and Judd passed away, George and his brother Frank were pallbearers at the funeral.

Passed while spending the night in friend Karl Beckert's home.

Sources

• Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index, 1650-1934
• Connecticut, Military Census, 1917
• Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1609-1999
• U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
• WEB: Connecticut Death Records, 1897-1968
• Hartford Courant archives
• The New Britain Herald archives
• The United States Census