Solano County Biography

Geo. W. Much, U.S.N.

Geo. W. Much, U.S.N. - the Naval Constructor at Mare Island, is a native of Philadelphia, Pa., and born on 22d June, 1825. Here he received his primary education in the common schools, and his academical learning at the Stockdale Academy. Here, also, he learned and became proficient in the ship-carpenter's trade. In 1846 he went to New Orleans, thence down to the swamps of Louisiana, cutting live oaks for ship timbers. For two years he followed this pursuit, then returned to Philadelphia, where he married, in November, 1848, Miss Eleanor W., daughter of George W. Barn, formerly of Maryland. About this time he went into business - pertaining to his trade - on his own account, which he continued, at intervals, until 1858, when he was employed in the Navy Yard as foreman of the construction department. On May 17,1866, went into the regular naval service, and appointed Assistant Naval Constructor; at the same time received ciders to report at Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, Mass. In 1869 returned to Philadelphia Navy Yard, where he remained until April 15,1871, when he was promoted Naval Constructor, and repaired to the Washington Navy Yard. Game to Mare Island Navy Yard in June, 1873, where he has been an able and efficient officer, at the head of the Construction Department

History of Solano County, California
Pages 370-371
Transcribed by Julie Appletoft, February 2008

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