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GEORGE HENRY COLE, gardener, Emsworth, was born in Allegheny City, Feb. 25, 1838, son of George Washington and Dorcas W. (Bragdon) Cole (see sketch above). He was the third oldest of five children, and was educated at the common schools of Neville island and at Duff’s College, Pittsburgh. At the time of his father’s death the property was divided, and he began gardening. He was united in marriage Dec. 20, 1860, with Annie Mary McMillen, of Sharon, Pa., daughter of Charles and Martha (Jeffery) McMillen; her father died in 1841; her stepfather was John Neely; her parents were both born in 1809; her grandfather was Charles McMillen. Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Cole, five of whom are living: Minnie F., Nettie May, Sadie A., Harry E. and Elmer C. Nettie May was educated in Allegheny, and is cashier of St. George hotel, Evansville, Ind.; the remaining children are at home. The family are members of the Presbyterian Church, with the exception of Mr. Cole, he being of the M. E. Church. After marriage Mr. Cole went to Oil City and Duck Creek, but at the request of his father he returned to the island, receiving his portion of the estate, and at once turned his attention to gardening, which he has since followed with success, building up a fine home with many improvements, outbuildings, etc., and is now adding a greenhouse having two acres covered with glass. He is a strong republican, and has held nearly all of the township offices. He is a member of the K. of H.