George W. Carver was born September 20, 1852, on the farm now owned by his brother, Mordica Carver. His parents were Henry G. and Millie (Knoop) Carver. The mother is still living in Troy, but the father died on the 15th of July, 1890. In the family were three sons and a daughter, namely: Mordica B.; Winfield S., who died in 1876, at the age of twenty-six years; George W.; and Mary B., wife of Lemuel Nysewander, of Troy.

George W. Carver spent his boyhood days under the parental roof and learned the trade of a woolen manufacturer in the employ of Rudy Studebaker, who at that time owned the woolen mill. It had been originally a stillhouse and flouring mill, but was converted into a woolen mill and operated by the Studebakers for some years. During the civil war it burned down and Mr. Studebaker failed in business. In 1870, however, it was rebuilt by E. Pearson and James Quinter, sons-in-law of Mr. Studebaker, who then took charge of it, operating it through his son Rudy. Later he sold it to H. G. Carver. The subject of this review learned the trade under the direction of Rudy Studebaker, entering upon his apprenticeship when twenty-three years of age. He was there employed for some time, the last two years of his connection with the mill being at the period when Samuel Horner conducted it. It was afterward purchased by H. G. Carver, who, placed our subject in charge, he entering upon that work in 1880, and successfully conducting it for eight years. After remaining idle for a year it was leased by J. H. Wild, who remained in charge for four years, when its career as a mill was ended. It has since been dismantled, the machinery sold and the building transformed into a barn. During the eight years in which Mr. Carver had control the enterprise was quite successfully conducted, and he extensively engaged in manufacturing woolens, blankets, yarns, cassimers and satinets, but at a later date the larger mills which were established in this section of the state crowded out the enterprise.

George W. Carver was the guardian of his father for about eight years, his father being stricken with paralysis, and conducted his extensive farming operations. At his father's death he was retired from this responsibility. He now owns one hundred and forty-four acres of the old homestead, including the mill property and residence, which is under the control of a tenant, he having practically retired from business life. He built his present residence on a part of the farm, and in his pleasant home he enjoys the fruits of his former toil.

George W. Carver was married, April 9, 1885 to Julia Mock, a daughter of Samuel and Mary (Botkin) Mock, of Clark county, Ohio, where the daughter was born. She obtained her education in the public schools and afterward began teaching, following that profession up to the time of her marriage. She is a member of the Christian church and takes an active interest in the work and upbuilding of the organization at Cove Spring. Mr. Carver is a Republican in his political affiliations, and is a member of the Masonic lodge, of Troy, and the chapter, council and commandery at that place. He has been a member of the school board for several years, assessor one year, and in the spring of 1900 was elected one of the three trustees of Elizabeth township for a term of three years. His life has been one of activity and now, in the enjoyment of a well earned rest, he is living retired at his pleasant home in Elizabeth township.