Today in Wheeling History: August 3--George W. Summers from Kanawha County delivered an address at the Ohio County Courthouse in Wheeling (1863).
George W. Summers, from Kanawha County, delivered a well-attended speech at the Court House as per previous announcement. He outlined his reluctance to speak, citing friends' persuasion, and discussed his historical involvement in current affairs, explaining his silence and inactivity during the current crisis. Summers emphasized his unwavering dedication to the Union, opposition to secession, and firm stance against rebellion. Despite the speech's extensive duration, Summers held the audience's attention and received frequent applause.
George William Summers (1804-1868) was a lawyer, politician, and judge from Virginia and West Virginia. He served multiple terms in the Virginia legislature, two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, on the 1850 Virginia Constitutional Convention, and as a circuit court judge. Summers opposed Virginia's secession from the Union in 1861. He is remembered for his public service, and Summers County, West Virginia is named after him. (https://tinyurl.com/ye23mnp7) (https://tinyurl.com/mr9rnajz) (https://tinyurl.com/muj62w66)
George W. Summers, from Kanawha County, delivered a well-attended speech at the Court House as per previous announcement. He outlined his reluctance to speak, citing friends' persuasion, and discussed his historical involvement in current affairs, explaining his silence and inactivity during the current crisis. Summers emphasized his unwavering dedication to the Union, opposition to secession, and firm stance against rebellion. Despite the speech's extensive duration, Summers held the audience's attention and received frequent applause.
George William Summers (1804-1868) was a lawyer, politician, and judge from Virginia and West Virginia. He served multiple terms in the Virginia legislature, two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, on the 1850 Virginia Constitutional Convention, and as a circuit court judge. Summers opposed Virginia's secession from the Union in 1861. He is remembered for his public service, and Summers County, West Virginia is named after him. (https://tinyurl.com/ye23mnp7) (https://tinyurl.com/mr9rnajz) (https://tinyurl.com/muj62w66)
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