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French, George Bradford

manufacturer, lawyer, jurist, was born July 28, 1853, in Randolph, Mass. His father, Calvin French, was for more than forty years a leading manufacturer of shoes and prominent in local affairs. His education was acquired in the public schools of his town, the Chautauqua course at the Boston University Law school, and in the office of Judge Charles J. McIntire. From 1873 to 1880 Mr. French was associated with his father in manufacturing, but since 1885 has practiced law; and since 1887 has been connected with the law department of the city of Cambridge. In local affairs he has gained prominence, having served several years as one of the trustees of the public library, as collector of taxes, and as special justice. He was one of the organizers in 1891 of the Commercial club, and has ever since acted as its secretary, and holds that position in several other societies. In politics he is a republican, and in 1882, 1883 and 1884 was the chairman of the town committee. a