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George H. Richardson is a native of Drew County, Ark., his birth occurring in the month of May, 1855, and he was reared in that county on his father’s farm, his early education being self-acquired. In the month of September, 1879, Miss Mattie Harville, of Ashley County, became his wife, she being a daughter of J. F. Harville, and by Mr. Richardson she became the mother of five children: William F., John H., Mary Sue, Blanche and Rosa Dell. Mr. Richardson commenced business in Milo with about $400, selling general merchandise on commission for I. D. Rutledge, of Monticello, and at the death of this gentleman he bought the stock of goods and continued the business on his own account and has followed this occupation ever since. His sales the first year amounted to $1,500, the second year to $4,000, and in 1890 to $15,000, his stock of goods amounting to about $5,000. On February 1, 1889, he became associated in business with a Mr. Harville, and in addition to managing their mercantile establishment they also conduct the post-office at Milo, and are engaged in handling cotton and country produce in general. In 1884 and 1885 he filled the position of justice of the peace, and although he always votes the Democratic ticket, he is not a very active politician. Socially he is a member of the A. F. & A. M., the K. of H., and he and his wife are earnest and consistent members of the Christian Church. His father, W. C. Richardson, died in camp while serving in the late War in February, 1862.