Grover C. George (March 17, 1893 – November 4, 1976) was an American farmer and politician. George was born in Belvidere Township,

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and went to the Goodhue County public schools. He went to the

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, School of Agriculture. George lived with his wife and family in

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and he was a farmer. He served on the Goodhue County War Board and also served as a township clerk. George also served on the local school board and was the school board clerk. He served in the

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and was involved with the Democratic Party. George died at St. Mary's Hospital in

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and his funeral and burial was in

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.'Services set for ex-senator (Grover C. George),' Minneapolis Star Tribune (Minnesota), November 6, 1976, pg. 2A

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1893 births 1976 deaths People from Goodhue County, Minnesota University of Minnesota alumni Farmers from Minnesota School board members in Minnesota Democratic Party Minnesota state senators 20th-century members of the Minnesota Legislature {{Minnesota-MNSenate-stub