GEORGE PAINTER, was born in Ross county, Ohio, Dec. 31, 1829, his parents being John and Eleanor (Clark) Painter natives of Virginia. His parents removed from Virginia to Ohio, where they remained until the fall of 1848, when they came to Greene county and located on what is now known as E. V. Baldwin's farm, remaining one year. They then moved on to section 20, where his father bought 80 acres of land, built a log cabin and there lived until his death, which occurred in 1879. Mrs. Painter died in 1857. George was reared on a farm, assisting his parents at home, until he was 24 years of age, he then started in life for himself, renting ground on which he farmed for about two years, when he bought 120 acres of land on section 29, moved on to it and remained there until 1876. He then moved on to the homestead and has since resided there. He was married in Feb., 1855, to Mary M. Phillips, daughter of Baylis and Nancy (Raines) Phillips. They are the parents of seven children, four of whom are living - Erastus W., Edwin B., Irs E. and Jennie. The ones deceased are Walter and two who died in infancy. Mr. Painter now owns 230 acres of land. He deals in all kinds of stock, making a specialty of Clydesdale horses. He is a successful farmer and an enterprising and intelligent citizen. He is now holding the office of highway commissioner. Mr. and Mrs. Painter are consistent members of the M. E. church.