George W. Irick

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"Elizabethton Star," Saturday, January 5, 1935
G. W. IRICK
G. W. Irick, 73, died at his home Tuesday, Jan. 1, 1935, after a brief illness. He had been in failing health for several years, yet he never gave up, always keeping busy and cheerful.
Mr. Irick was born in Washington County, near Jonesboro, Nov. 17, 1861. In early manhood he came to Carter County and was married to Mary A. Stout.
To this union ten children were born, eight of whom are living; two sons, Oscar N. and Jacob A. Irick preceded their father to the grave several years ago.
Survivors of the deceased are his widow, who has been confined to bed for several months, due to failing health. The surviving sisters are Mrs. Mariah Townsend of Greeneville, Tenn., and Mrs. Gus Hight, Kingsport, Tenn.; also five sons, B. Irick, Thomas, Roy, Ray and Dewey.
Three daughters: Mrs. Bertha Birchfield, Mrs. Golda Greer and Mrs. Cora Montgomery; also thirty grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Irick was one of the most prominent men in the 4th dist. of Carter County, serving as a member of the County Court for eighteen years from this district, also deputy sheriff for six years.
He was a progressive farmer and stock raiser, taking great pride in raising five cattle, horses and hogs. He made a bountiful living on his mountain farm, and was especially noted for his splendid hospitality in his home.
In his passing, neighbors and friends feel the loss of a good citizen, the family feel the loss of a devoted father.
Funeral services were conducted from the home, Wednesday morning by E. M. Miller, an aged minister, who for fifty years has been a friend and neighbor, and for many years pastor of the Christian Church, of which the deceased was a member.
Burial at 2:30 p.m. in Walnut Mtn. Cemetery was attended by a large crowd of neighbors and friends.

George married Mary A. Stout on 29 Jun 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Granville W. Stout and Martha C. "Patsy" Cable) was born on 12 May 1859 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Jun 1936 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Jacob A. Irick was born on 28 Apr 1881 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Jul 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
2. B. Irick was born on 17 Jul 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in May 1969 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
3. Bertha Irick was born on 25 Dec 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 May 1951 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
4. Thomas T. Irick was born on 17 Jun 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Aug 1962 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.
5. Goldie E. Irick was born in Aug 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
6. Roy A. Irick was born on 25 Feb 1893 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Feb 1954 in McDowell County, , , West Virginia; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
7. James Ray Irick was born on 1 Feb 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Oct 1963 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
8. Cordia A. Irick was born in Sep 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
9. Dewey D. Irick was born on 8 Mar 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Jul 1951 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Walnut Mountain Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

Jacob married Sarah Jones about 1840 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born about 1823 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Nov 1893 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Union Church of Christ Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]