Wolfe, W. C. "Sketches of Washingtonians; containing brief histories of men of
the state of Washington engaged in professional and political life, in
manufacture, commerce, finance and religion; with a summary of the cities of the
state containing upwards of 5,000 population." Seattle, WA, W. C. Wolfe, 1906.
Dewey # B.0 Sk29W.  p. 124-125.

BURKE, George B.-Banker; born in Terre Alta, West Virginia. Sept. 11, 1867; son
of George W. and Margaret (SILBOUGH), BURKE.  He recieved his preliminary
education in the public schools and subsequently attended Shenandoah College and
later taught school at Elk Garden, West Virginia for five years.  He began his
career in the banking business in 1892 and was assistant chasier of the Terre
Alta Bank, of which he was one of the organizers.  He removed to Pittsburg, PA.
and was connected with the Monongahela House until 1897, which he came to
Washington and was cashier of the Bank of Whatcom  until November, 1899, when he
became cashier af the Citizens National Bank of Fairhaven.  In August, 1901 that
institution was succeeded by Henry ANDREWS & Co., Bankers, of which he was
manager, and is now cashier of the Home Security Savings Bank.  Member of the
Masonic Fraternity, Elks, K of P and the Cougar Club.  Married in 1899 to Miss
Cora LEE.  Residence; 715 14th St., Business address: 300 West Holly St.,
Bellingham


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