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HARRISON, GEORGE M., M.D., (deceased), was born in Rockingham county, Virginia, on the 13th day of March, 1813. Came to Illinois in 1822, and settled on Richland creek, Sangamon county. Was found dead west of his residence, where he had lived over fifty years. Cause of his death unknown. Had been well as common. Been to one of his neighbors on business. Was on his way home. Came to a deep ravine, where he had got off his horse, or fell off before crossing. Was found dead about midnight, September 1, 1873. Aged sixty years. Dr. H. professed religion in his seventeenth year of age, at Waters' Camp Ground, on Spring creek, joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, and continued a member until his death. He was appointed class leader of Cartwright Society three years after meeting with the church. After the Richland Society was formed he was appointed leader there, and remained until his death. Sangamon Circuit had lost one of her best men. His wife had for years kept the light burning for his return at night, for he came home when he told them, unless Providentially hindered. This time God called, and he answered, and we believe he is forever with the Lord. A wife and twelve children and other relations mourn his loss. He had married Miss Houston in Rockingham county, Virginia, who died, and subsequently he had married Miss Mary A. Megredy. As a physician, he was of the first class, and a graduate of Rush Medical College, of Philadelphia. As a citizen, among the earliest settlers for fifty years. For uprightness, none excelled him. The Rev. D. P. Lyon was called upon to preach the funeral sermon, from Numbers 23:10, and never did he feel more forcibly the living character of the righteous who, though he is dead, yet he liveth and preacheth to all in his devoted life. Mrs. Harrison has struggled hard and raised the family. The doctor left a fine property of about six hundred acres of land, valued at $50 per acre.