Harry St George

St. George, Henry, Assistant Postmaster at Pomeroy, Washington, was born in New York in 1851. His father, Henry St. George, was an English merchant; his mother was Henrietta St. George. Fifth in a family of eight children, young St. George was educated in the public schools of his native city, graduating from the high school in 1809. On the completion of his studies he removed to Indiana and became a clerk for his uncle at Portland and at other places in that State until 1873, when he enlisted in the Regular Army, Company G, Second Regiment of Artillery, and was sent to Mobile, Ala.

Being honorably discharged at the close of his term of enlistment, he located in Idaho, and from thence migrated to Washington Territory. After a year at Dayton he came to Pomeroy, where he has ever since resided. He engaged at first in the hotel business, and after three years became a sewing-machine agent. Tow years later he became Assistant Postmaster, which position he has ever since held. He was married in 1881 to Mrs. Martha J. Pomeroy, the "widow" of E. M. Pomeroy. He has a pretty city residence, is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and a Republican in Politics. He is one of Pomeroy's highly esteemed and enterprising men.

from an issue of the East Washingtonian during late-October, 1938.

HARRY ST. GEORGE DIES AT YAKIMA

PIONEER POMEROY RESIDENT
ENDS COLORFUL CAREER AT RIPE OLD AGE

The death of Capt. Harry St. George 83, at his home in Yakima Monday, October 24, 1938, brought to a close the colorful career of a man who in turn had been soldier, newspaperman, hotel proprietor, business man, assistant postmaster for 10 years and county official 12 years, retiring in 1919 and moving to Yakima for his health, there to make his home in his declining years.

Enlisted In U. S. Army.

Born in New York City, St. George entered the U. S. army as a youth and was first sergeant in company H of the 9th United States infantry sent to Mobile, Alabama during the early-day Ku Klux Klan disturbances there.

In Nez Perce Indian War

From the south he was transferred with his company to Lewiston, Idaho, at the time of the outbreak of the Nez Perce Indian war in June 1877. His company and others were under the direction of General O. O. Howard. His enlistment expiring, he was mustered out of service at Fort Lapwai, Idaho in January 1878, and came to Pomeroy.

Harry St. George was captain of a national guard unit in the early '90s.

He married Martha J. Pomeroy, widow of J. M. Pomeroy, founder of the city of Pomeroy. She died here about 20 years ago.

Popular Official

For about 10 years, from 1894 to 1904 he was assistant postmaster. In 1906 he was elected county clerk and re-elected in 1908. In 1910 he was elected county auditor and again in 1912. In 1914 he was elected clerk and re-elected in 1916. His term expiring in 1919, he remained in Pomeroy for several months then moved to Yakima for his health.

Organized Volunteers

At the outbreak of the Spanish-American war in 1898 he organized a company of volunteers here and was captain, the organization being known as company C of the independent battalion of Washington volunteers. The company was sent to Vancouver barracks. E. W. Gibson was first lieutenant of that company. The men did not see any war service, as the trouble terminated following Spain's plea for peace after the defeat of her battle fleet under Admiral Cervera in Cuban waters by Admiral Schley.

During his eariy years in Pomeroy St. George was connected with the East Washingtonian for a few month's during the time it was owned by his stepson, Ed Pomeroy. He also operated a confectionery and cigar store and was proprietor of the St. George hotel for some time.

Courteous Gentleman

Of dignified mein, courteous and kindly, Harry St. George made friends with everyone. His popularity was attested by his election to office every time he was a candidate. He was a member of the Masonic lodge.

After going to Yakima he married again. His widow Ann survives.

The funeral was held Tuesday at 10:30 in Shaw and Sons chapel. Burial was in Tahoma cemetery.

Rev. J. Osburn Phillips officiated at the last rites, and the Spanish War Veterans post conducted a commital service at the grave. Mr. St. George was the oldest member of the post.