George Washington Rhodes (abt. 1812 - 1891)

Born about 1812 in Dryden, Tompkins County, New York

Ancestors

Died 12 Apr 1891 at about age 79 in Dryden, Tompkins County, New York

Biography

George Washington “Washington” Rhodes was born about 1812. He was the son of Jacob Rhodes and Margaret (Snyder) Rhodes. ^[1]

Washington married Clarissa, her maiden name unknown. They had two children: Marion who died in 1882; and Omar, of Etna who had a child, Mrs. Earl Rhodes.

Washington Rhodes of Etna fell down a flight of stairs at his residence Saturday afternoon and sustained injuries which it is feared will terminate fatally. Mr. Rhodes is 76 years of age. He is a brother of the later Miles Rhodes and is reputed the wealthiest resident in the town of Dryden. He has a wife and one son – Ithaca Journal, reprinted in the Lansing Journal, March 26, 1891.

Washington died April 12, 1891. He is buried in Willow Glen cemetery, Dryden, Tompkins County, New York. ^[2]

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Sources

1. ↑ History of the Rhodes Family in Tompkins County, written by Dana Rhodes for a family reunion sometime between 1904 and 1909; Lansing Town Historian files.
2. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #25097934