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TORBERT, George L.
TORBERT, George L. (Camden, NY, Jan. 3, 1831--Dubuque, IA, Apr. 3, 1895) Torbert came to Dubuque prior to the CIVIL WAR and served in the Union Army as a major of the 46th Regiment of Iowa Volunteers. Returning to Dubuque, he was appointed the postmaster by President Grant and served eight years.
In the community, he was involved in insurance, loans, and real estate. He later served as the president of Iowa Trust and Savings Bank. His philanthropic activities involved working for the HOME FOR THE FRIENDLESS, FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE), and the library association.
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"G. L. Torbert Dead," Dubuque Daily Herald, April 4, 1895.