G.M. Bainbridge

    G.M. Bainbridge was born in Oneida County, NY, march 19, 1832, and is one of twelve children, seven yet living, born to Edmund and Dorcas (Wiggins) Bainbridge, who were natives respectively of New Jersey and New York, and of English descent, his grandfather, Richard Bainbridge, being a native of England, he having a brother who was a Commodore in the American Navy during the war of 1812. Edmund Bainbridge followed the occupation of farmer through life. Himself and wife lived together fifty-three years, his death occurring in new York in 1873. Mrs. Bainbridge is a resident of the city of Rochester, NY.

    G. M. Bainbridge remained in New York until 1859, when he went to Vineland, NJ, but not being favorably impressed with that place, came to Columbia City, Indiana, where he has since resided. His first venture was in a general boot and shoe business, which he continued until 1865, when himself and brother purchased the stock of B. & S. Herr, merchants, G. M. becoming sole proprietor soon afterward. he carries a fine line of goods, and has one of the best general stores in the city, and has met with continued success from the start.

    Mr. Bainbridge was married, February 14, 1865 to Miss M.J. Hughes, born October 10, 1848, and daughter of Charles W. Hughes, deceased, who came from Virginia to Whitley County at an early day, and whose biography and portrait accompany this work. Mr. and Mrs. Bainbridge are the parents of three children, and are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Source: Counties of Whitley and Noble, Indiana, Historical and Biographical. Weston A. Goodspeed, Charles Blanchard, 1882. Page 239.