GEORGE W. ALTENBURG, farmer, P. O. Troy Centre, was born in Chautauqua County, N. Y., December 21, 1838, son of George H. and Mary (Cam) Altenburg, early settlers in this county. Our subject purchased land in this township in 1861, upon which he now resides and which he has greatly improved by clearing, high cultivation, erection of buildings, etc. Mr. Altenburg was married, October 1, 1862, to Miss Mary Hopkins, a native of Steuben Township, this county, and daughter of Daniel and Margaret (Kingsley) Hopkins, who were early settlers in this county. To this union were born three sons and six daughters, viz.: Nora A., Emma B., Lillie M., Carrie M., Floyd G., Bertie L., Arthur E., Alta and Pearl. Our subject served nine months during the war of the Rebellion in Company C, One Hundred and Sixty-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He has filled some of the township offices. In politics he is independent.
