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Note: Additional Sources: 1900 Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan Federal Census; Roll #T623_703; dated 6 June 1900; Ward 1; Supv. Dist. #4; Enum. Dist. #70; Sheet #5B; Line #63; Family #120. Ancestry.com Images-on-Line; Image #10 of 46.
1910 Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan Federal Census; Roll #T624_638; dated 21 Apr. 1910; Ward 1; Supv. Dist. #4; Enum. Dist. #79; Sheet #8B & 9A; Line #100 & #1; Family #208. Ancestry.com Images-on-Line; Image #16 & 17 of 37.
1920 Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan Federal Census; Roll #T625_757; dated 6 Jan 1920; Ward 1; Supv. Dist. #4; Enum. Dist. #95; Sheet #6A; Line #8; Family #129. Ancestry.com Images-on-Line; Image 11 of 50.
1930 Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan Federal Census; Roll #976; dated 5 Apr. 1930; Ward 1; Prct. 1; Supv. Dist. #12; Enum. Dist. #11-26; Sheet #3A; Line #35; Family #65. Ancestry.com Images-on-Line; Image 5 of 49.
Source: Ancestry.com Message Boards; Berrien County, Michigan; 19 Oct 2004 by John Walker <nicenonya2@yahoo.com>
"George A. Forler is one of the native sons of Niles, born April 17, 1862. He is a son of George K. Forler, a native of Canada and a grandson of John Forler, who was born in Germany near Strasburg . . . . . George A. Forler, whose name introduces this record, entered the schools of Niles at the usual age, passing through successive grades until he had become a high school student. He afterward attended a business college in Detroit and on returning to Niles entered his father's store, acting as manager until 1893. He then went to Chicago, where he engaged in the grocery business on his own account for two years, or until 1895, when he returned to Niles and purchased his father's grocery and provision business. He has since continued in this line of trade with much success, having a good patronage which is constantly growning. He is recognized as an enterprising merchant and one who realizes that close application and indefatigable energy constitute a safe and sure foundation upon which to build the superstructure of prosperity. In 1894 in Chicago, Mr. Forler was married to Miss Dora Spansail, who was born in Genoa, Illinois. They have three children; Dorothy, born in Chicago; and Gladys and Katherine, born in Niles. Mr. and Mrs. Forler are well known socially, while his business record and position is in accord with the honored name made by his father through long years of association with mercantile interests in Niles. In his political affiliation Mr. Forler is an earnest Democrat and has served as alderman from the first ward and was for two terms a member of the school board."
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