George B. Harwood, "Skaneateles, was born in South Onondaga, N.Y., March 28, 1841. He is one of four children, born to Charles and Jane E. Harwood. He learned the trade of harness making. In Aug., 1862, he enlisted in Co. G, 149th N.Y. Vols., and was in the battles of Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Lookout Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, and all the battles of his regiment; was with Sherman on his famous march to the sea. On June 12, 1865, he was mustered out of the service. Returning to the pursuits of civil life, he engaged in harness making in Skaneateles, which he has followed, except two years in the internal revenue service of the United States. He has been honored with the office of collector of his town, and by the county at large with the office of county treasurer. In Feb. 1867, he married Elizabeth Samuels, by whom he has one son, George G., a pharmacist." Source: Bruce, Dwight H. (Ed.), Onondaga's Centennial. Boston History Co., 1896, Vol. II, p. 240.