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Peabody (GEORGE FOSTER an American)

GEORGE FOSTER, an American banker and philanthropist.

Born at Columbus. Ga., July 27, 1852. After completing his education he entered business and rapidly attained distinction. Many of his investments have been in Mexico He became president of the Compañia Metallurgica Mexicana and a director in at least five or six other concerns with holdings in Mexican copper and lead. In politics he belongs to the Democratic party, being treasurer of the National Committee from 1896 to 1905. A great deal of time and money have been spent by Mr. Peabody in the cause of Southern education. He is a trustee of both Hampton and Tuskegee Institutes.