Ramsey County History – Fall 1971: “Forgotten Pioneers: George Loomis Becker”
- Year
- 1971
- Volume
- 8
- Issue
- 2
- Creators
- Ramsey County Historical Society
- Topics
Forgotten Pioneers: George Loomis Becker
George Becker (1829–1904), like so many pioneer businessmen, was born in New York State and moved to St. Paul to seek his fortune, in his case in 1849. He was a lawyer and practiced with Edmund Rice, but he made his fortune in railroading, where he served as a “line president” of the St. Paul and Pacific Railroad. He also served as a St. Paul alderman, mayor, state senator, and state railroad commissioner. Becker County is named for him.
PDF of Forgotten Pioneers
- Year
- 1971
- Volume
- 8
- Issue
- 2
- Creators
- Ramsey County Historical Society
- Topics