SOURCE: History of the upper peninsula of Michigan : containing a full account of its early settlement, its growth, development, and resources, an extended description of its iron and copper mines : also, accurate sketches of its counties, cities, towns, and villages ... biographical sketches, portraits of prominent men and early settlers.
Collection: Michigan County Histories Pages 505

GEORGE TRAVIS, furniture and hardware, was born in New Brunswick December 28, 1847; came to the United States at the age of twenty-two; went to Michigan and remained thirteen years, and then to Florence, Wis. Has made a general tour of the United States, and settled in Florence, Wis., in 1880. Was married to Miss Lizzie Tagert, of Florence. Is a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Is now running a furniture and hardware store in Florence, Wis.