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GEORGE SWISS
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GEORGE SWISS, of Kearny, is the son of John J. and Elizabeth R.
(Rogers) Swiss, and was born at Passaic, N. J., on the 2d of July, 1852.
His father came from France and his mother from Ireland, emigrating to
this country when young. They were married in Passaic, and soon after
the birth of the subject of this sketch removed to Newark, N. J., where
George received his education. In 1862 the latter removed from Newark
to Kearny, Hudson County, where he still resides. After leaving school
Mr. Swiss engaged in the furniture business in Kearny, in which he continued
for several years. He then identified himself with the hardwood
finishing business and subsequently engaged in contracting and building
in which he still continues. In this line he has achieved marked success.
Mr. Swiss held a position in the United States Custom House at the Port of New York for some tine. He is now Water Surveyor of Kearny. He is a charter and exempt member of Central Hose Company No. 1, of Kearny, and a member of Kearny Lodge, No. 95, I. O. O. F. In politics he is a Republican and in religion a Methodist. As a citizen he is public spirited, progressive, and enterprising, actively identified with all local affairs, and highly respected throughout the community. July 2, 1872, Mr. Swiss married Sarah J. Corey, daughter of Thomas and Marv (Currier) Corey, of Newark, N. J. They have had ten children: Elizabeth It., John J., George H., Thomas J., Joseph A., William J., Henry E., Eliza W., Martin B., and David J.
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