George Risk, Jr.
George Risk, Jr., retired, Kent, was born in Stowe, Summit Co., Ohio, July 19, 1833, son of George and Isabella (McCauley) Risk, natives of Ireland, of Scotch descent, who settled in Stowe Township, Summit Co., Ohio, in 1830, and there lived until 1835, when they removed to Brimfield. where Mrs. Risk died October 13, 1866. They had eight children: Samuel, George, Jr., Sarah J. (Mrs. J. W. Sapp), Eliza (deceased), Martha (Mrs. R. S. Hazlett), John W., Robert M. and William (latter deceased). Our subject was reared on a farm. Owing to rheumatism he has never walked a step since he was eight years old, but possessing indomitable will, perseverance and industry, he secured an education. For many years he was a huckster, and by economy and frugality has gained a competency, and is owner of a double business block opposite the depot, from which he derives a good rent. He is a gentleman of pleasing address; politically a Republican.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885