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GEORGE WYRILL
Originally published in 1900 |
GEORGE WYRILL, of Harrison, N. J., one of the leading citizens of
Hudson County, was born in York, England, on the 14th of December,
1865. He is the son of Robert Thomas Wyrill and Sarah Thomas, both of
whom were born in England. Mr. Wyrill received his education in the public schools of his native town, and in 1882 came to the United States. Locating in Newark, N. J., he soon afterward moved to Harrison, Hudson County, and engaged in the ice business, which he still follows with marked success. He is one of the representative business men of Hudson County. While Mr. Wyrill has devoted his energies and attention strictly to business affairs, he has at the same time taken a deep interest in the questions of the day, and especially in matters affecting the progress and welfare of his adopted town. He is thoroughly identified with the public and political affairs of the Borough of Harrison, a prominent member of the Democratic party, and a liberal contributor to every movement which has for its object the advancement and betterment of his fellowmen. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias and of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and a public spirited, enterprising, and patriotic citizen. Mr. Wyrill was married on the 24th of November, 1898, to Miss Jennie Porter, of Harrison, N. J.
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