An Illustrated History of the State of Washington, by Rev. H.K. Hines, D.D., The
Lewis Publishing Co., Chicago, IL., 1893, pages 350
	
	
	HON. GEORGE DYSART, a well-known member of the bar of Lewis county, although
a young man, has already made attainments in his profession that many an older
man might envy, he is in every way worthy of representation in this volume.
	He was born in the State of Illinois, June 26, 1865, a son of Joseph and
Maria (Martin) Dysart, natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio respectively; the father
died in 1876, the mother surviving until 1890. The Dysart family traces its
origin to Scotland and to the retinue of the Prince of Orange in the time of
James II; the first members of the family in this country located in
Pennsylvania in 1780. George Dysart is the youngest of a family of five
children. When he was a young child the parents removed to Nebraska and located
in Nemaha county; there he grew to manhood, attending the common schools and the
State Normal School. Having chosen the law as a profession he went to Ann Arbor,
Michigan, and entered the law department of the University of that State, from
which he graduated in 1887. He at once returned to Nebraska and located in
Lincoln; he was connected for a time with the law firm of Billingsley &
Woodward, but after a few months determined to try his fortunes on the Pacific
coast. Upon corning to Washington he settled in Walla Walla, and was engaged in
teaching school until June, 1889. Thence he went to Tacoma and there resumed his
professional work; he remained there but a short time, however, locating
permanently before the year was out in Centralia, Lewis county.
	Politically he adheres to the principles of the Republican party, and has
been active in the party councils. In 1890 he was elected Representative from
Lewis county to the Legislature of the State; he was elected Police Judge at the
first city election, and in 1890 was appointed County Justice of the Peace; he
has also served as Deputy County Assessor, and in all these positions has
discharged his duties with rare fidelity and ability. He has with unfailing zeal
supported all measures which have been inaugurated for the public benefit, and
enjoys the confidence of the entire community.
	Mr. Dysart was married at The Dalles, Oregon, January 1, 1891, being united
to Miss Cora Butler; they are the parents of two children: Avis, and Lloyd
Butler Dysart. Our subject is an honored member of the Royal Society of Good
Fellows of Centralia.
	
	
Submitted to the WA. Bios Project in September 2003 by Jeffrey L. Elmer
	
	
	
	
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