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 Submitted to the WA. Bios Project in June 2005 by Taryn Hopey. * * * * Notice: These biographies were transcribed for the Washington Biographies Project. Unless otherwise stated, no further information is available on the individual featured in the biographies.