GEORGE R. FIELD was born in this township September 20, 1847, and is the son
of George and Jane (Rankin) Field, of whom more particular mention is made,
together with much of the family history, in the sketch of Harrison Field
above.  Our subject's father was a native of Bourbon County, Ky., and was
born in 1808, and his wife, Miss Rankin, in 1810, in Woodford County, same
State.  Their children were as follows:  Sarah E., Elizabeth, Mary J.,
Jemima and George R., our subject.  The father died in 1877, but the mother
yet lives at Orleans.  The father was a Whig and a Republican.  George R.
received a limited education and was trained for a farmer.   He lives now
upon the old homestead and has 120 acres of land well improved.  His wife,
Mary A. Kelly, born near Ironton, Ohio, April 2, 1849, was united in
marriage with him August 17, 1870.  Mr. Field is disposed to be liberal in
politics and is a prominent member of the community.


Data Entry Volunteer:  Diana Flynn  "ivie@tima.com"