George Wadsworth was a stocky but tall (5'11") man. He had a sandy complexion with a reddish colored beard and very expressive brown eyes. His manner was dignified and his speech precise, clipped English unless he became excited during a sermon; then he spoke rapidly and emphatically in the old missionary form of speech. Panaca Nev. , Jan 21, 1898 - There departed this life on Jan. 19th, at Panaca, one of God's noblemen. George A. Wadsworth was born at Pilley Green, Yorkshire, England, March 25, 1827;  was baptized into the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints March 9, 1852. He emigrated to America and settled in Iowa in July, 1856; assisted in emigration work and crossed the Plains, arriving in Salt Lake City on the 3rd of October 1857; moved to Toquerville Sept. , 1858. From there he moved to Panaca, Nev. , Dec. 17, 1867, where he has lived ever since, until his death. He was chosen counselor to Bishop Luke Syphus in 1875 and continued to serve as counselor to Bishop M.L. Lee. He was a great sufferer having been ill for several years prior to his death, but he died firm in the faith and looking forward for his reward among the faithful. He leaves behind a wife and 8 children, forty-three grandchildren and two great grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn his loss. The funeral services were held in the meeting house on the 21st inst. and the remains were followed to the cemetery by most of the people of Panaca.