George Swope was born in Hanover, Pa in 1801 and at an early age came to Gettysburg to attend school. His first job was as a clerk in a dry goods store where he picked up the trade very quickly. He opened his own store in 1825 in the town square on Chambersburg Street. Shortly after, he moved his store across from the Court House. George married his long time sweetheart and Gettysburg resident, Margaret Smyser and they would have a son named John. He also had a well-known reputation as being an honest, faithful and respected man who was also a successful financier. George, in 1834 was elected director of the Bank of Gettysburg. In 1849 he was elected President where he served both positions until 1864 when he then was elected President and director to the Gettysburg National Bank. Although a banker by trade he had his hand in many other successful businesses sharing his knowledge and expertise. He was President and Director of The Gettysburg Railroad Co., Gettysburg Water Co., The Adams County Mutual Fire Insurance Co. and Gettysburg and Petersburg Turnpike Co.
George Swope was born in Hanover, Pa in 1801 and at an early age came to Gettysburg to attend school. His first job was as a clerk in a dry goods store where he picked up the trade very quickly. He opened his own store in 1825 in the town square on Chambersburg Street. Shortly after, he moved his store across from the Court House. George married his long time sweetheart and Gettysburg resident, Margaret Smyser and they would have a son named John. He also had a well-known reputation as being an honest, faithful and respected man who was also a successful financier. George, in 1834 was elected director of the Bank of Gettysburg. In 1849 he was elected President where he served both positions until 1864 when he then was elected President and director to the Gettysburg National Bank. Although a banker by trade he had his hand in many other successful businesses sharing his knowledge and expertise. He was President and Director of The Gettysburg Railroad Co., Gettysburg Water Co., The Adams County Mutual Fire Insurance Co. and Gettysburg and Petersburg Turnpike Co.
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