George E. Runyan

RUNYAN, STRANG

Posted By: Clay County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 1/15/2011 at 05:13:15

Runyan, George E., County Treasurer, was born at Richfield Springs, N. Y., September 24th, 1850. When quite young his parents came to Wisconsin and located in Sauk county, where they remained until coming to Clay county in 1870. After coming to Clay he engaged in farming for several years, and then taught school for several winters. On the 10th of November, 1884, he entered the office of the County Treasurer, and in a short time afterwards was appointed deputy, which position he held until 1888. At the November election of 1888 he was elected Treasurer. Mr. Runyan is an excellent example of what ambition, industry and honesty can accomplish. He merits the esteem in which he is held by the people. Mr. Runyan was married in 1884 to Miss Minnie Strang. They have two children, Florence and Clarence. He owns 110 acres of land, 60 acres being under cultivation.

A History of Clay County, by W. C. Gilbreath, 1889.