Jaques, George, 1816-1872.

George Jaques was a horticulturist. Born in Brooklyn, Connecticut, in 1816, he attended Leicester Academy and Drury's school in Pawtuxet, Rhode Island. He graduated from Brown University in 1836. For a few years after college, he taught at schools in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, and Nottaway County, Virginia, and attempted to pursue a law career. Jaques eventually settled in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he continued teaching and also established a nursery specializing in fruit and ornamental trees. He soon became active in the local horticultural society, preparing its Transactions in 1849 and serving as an officer. As his career continued, Jaques became a frequent contributor to horticultural journals. Active in the community, Jacques belonged to a temperance society and served on school committees. In 1871, he was elected treasurer of the Worcester City Hospital. Upon his death in 1872, his estate was left to the hospital. Jaques was a Unitarian.

From the description of Diary and memoranda, 1840-1846, 1852-1856. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 147331607

George Jaques (1816-1872) was born in Brooklyn, Conn., and died in Worcester, Mass. He graduated from Brown University in 1836. In 1847, he wrote the _Transactions of the Worcester County Horticultural Society_. In 1872, Jaques presented to the city of Worcester a large tract of land to be used for a city hospital. In his will he left the bulk of his estate for the support of the Worcester City Hospital.

From the description of Probate papers, c. 1872. (American Antiquarian Society). WorldCat record id: 191259456