George Carragan was educated in the common schools of Saratoga Springs and for twenty years was a commercial traveler for the Schieffelin Drug Company, of New York City, in which he is now interested. He is also the financial head of the business of August Kress & Co., importers of grocers' specialties, of 64 Dey Street, New York; a leading manufacturer of badges, stencils, seals, rubber stamps, etc., of 35 and 37 Beekman Street, New York; the head of the wholesale commission house of R. B. Voucher k Co., West Washington Market, New York; and a Director in the Mechanics Trust Company of the City of Bayonne, N. J. These various business associations indicate in a small measure Mr. Carragan's ability and success as a financier. He has been eminently successful, and through his own efforts has built up a reputation for integrity and uprightness of character which is recognized by all who know him.

Though an ardent and active Republican, and influential in the councils of his party, he has never sought nor held political office. His large business interests demand and receive his entire attention. He is a member and Elder of the Reformed Church of Bayonne, Hudson County, where he has resided continuously since 1859. He is also a prominent 32° Mason, holding membership in Palestine Commandery, Knights Templar, of New York City, and was a charter member of the Royal Arcanum of Bayonne, being the orator on the occasion of its organization. He is still active in that body.