George Amos Poole, II


George Amos Poole, Jr. was an American printer and business executive. He became the second President of the company, Poole Brothers Printing.

Early life

George Amos Poole, Jr. was born on August 10, 1874 at Chicago, Illinois. He was educated in the Chicago Public School system. In 1891, at the age of 17, he entered the employ of Poole Bros., Railway Printers. On October 23, 1900, he married Elizabeth Constance Rogers, the daughter of Doctor William E. Rogers, of Memphis, Tennessee.

Career

After working at Poole Bros. for 12 years, George Amos Poole, Jr. was made the vice president in 1903. After the death of his father, George Amos Poole, Sr. in 1918, he subsequently became the new President of Pool Brothers. While at the firm, he helped to build up the company to become one of the three most important in Chicago and one of the largest printers in the nation. Poole Bros. primarily printed maps and railway tickets.

Later life

Poole had two children: Elizabeth Rogers Poole and George Amos Poole, III. He maintained a residence in Chicago and at Holland, Michigan until his death in 1946. He was a member of the Union League, Chicago Athletic, Flossmoor Country, South Shore Country, and Opera, clubs.