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Hon. George A. Purdy, real estate agent and manufacturer of pottery at Peirce City, Mo., was born in Chenango County, N. Y., October 2, 1840, and is a son of Alfred and Charlotte C. (Miller) Purdy, who were also natives of the “Empire State.” George A. Purdy is one of six children, and was reared and educated in his native State. His early life was spent in the school, upon the farm and in the store. During the late war he was connected with the telegraph department, and was an officer in the First Arkansas Cavalry, operating on the frontier. After receiving his discharge he was engaged in manufacturing lumber in Barry County, Mo., and after the lands of the Frisco Railroad were located he became agent at Peirce City, Mo., for the sale of the same, and after the railroad sold their interest to the Missouri Land and Live Stock Company he became their agent, and still continues as such. In 1882 he engaged in the manufacture of pottery, principally fruit jars, jugs, etc., the quality of which is unsurpassed and meets with a ready sale in carload lots. In 1886 he was selected by the Republican party as a suitable person to represent the county in the State Legislature, and was elected by a handsome majority. He made a faithful and efficient officer, and served with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of his constituents. He was married, August 21, 1867, to Carrie W. Pearce, a native of Oneida County, N. Y., who died October 27, 1885, leaving one child.