George John Kindel

Vital Statistics:

Birth
02 March 1855
Cincinnati, OH
Eldest of seven that survived to adulthood.
Death
28 February 1930
Brush, CO
Returning to Denver after speaking engagement.
Married
01 May 1883
Minnie Amelia (Amelia Sophia) Danner
Cynthiana, KY
Burial
04 March 1930
Fairmount Cemetery
Denver, CO

Hon. George J. KindelOccupation:

Mattress manufacturer.  Apprenticed as upholsterer.
Founded Kindel Bedding Company.

Children:

Elsie Kindel Schulte
Arthur William Kindel (1885-1952)

Timeline:

1877
Settled in Colorado one year after statehood.
ca 1883
Brought father and siblings to Denver following death of mother in 1881.
1910-1914
Supervisor, City and County of Denver
1913-1915
63rd US Congress, representing Colorado's 1st District
(Defeated "Unsinkable" Molly Brown in Democratic Primary)
Ran as independent for US Senate in 1914, but was defeated.

Interesting Reading:

Memorial Booklet, prepared for his funeral service.

Congressional Biography

Big Whistle ("infomercial")  Note the editorial comment toward the end.