George C. Columbia

    George C. Columbia, son of John Columbia, recorder incumbent of Dearborn County, was born in 1835. He was reared on the farm in this, his native county. In 1861 he enlisted in Company A, Seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and served three years. He was taken prisoner at the second battle of Bull Run, paroled and returned to his regiment, and participated in some of the most important battles of the war. He received his discharge September 20, 1864, returned home and resumed farming. He was elected county superintendent of schools in 1872, serving three years, and in 1878 was chosen county recorder, being re-elected to the same office in 1882.

    Mr. Columbia was married in 1877, to Nettie Churchill, daughter of Julius Churchill, and they have one child living -Emma. Mrs. Columbia passed away October 26, 1881. In politics Mr. Columbia is a stanch Democrat, and as a public officer is above reproach or criticism.

Source: History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, Indiana by F.E. Weakley & Co., 1885.