From West Virginia Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia:  "From West Virginia Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia:  Dr. GEORGE L. McINTIRE, a successful medical practitioner of Marion county, located at Grangeville, in Mannington district, is a son of Samuel C. and Charlotte (Hurley) Mclntire, and was born in Belmont county, Ohio, October 17, 1846. His paternal grandfather was David McIntire, who was born in the Old Fort, now known as Elm Grove, situated in the forks of Wheeling creek, West Virginia.  Left an orplian at an early age, he was reared by his uncle, David Shepherd. In 1800 he settled on Captina creek, in Belmont county, Ohio, where he passed the remainder of his life, dying in 1852, at the advanced age of eighty years. He was a farmer by occupation, and upon removing to the "Buckeye State," he took up and patented three large tracts of land.   During the Revolutionary Nvar, when the Indian allies of the British were making incursions into western Virginia, he was frequently engaged in skirmishes with them and was one of the defenders of Fort Henry when it was besieged by them. He was also a soldier in the War of 1812, serving in the army of the north. He was one of the county commissioners of Belmont county, during its early history, and was filling that office at the time of his demise. His death resulted from bronchial affection, superinduced by a severe cold contracted while on his way to St. Clairsville, the county-seat, to attend a meeting of the board of commissioners. A short time prior to removing to Ohio he married Catharine Boner, who became the mother of eleven children, four sons and seven daughters. One of these sons, Samuel C., the father of Dr. McIntire, was born on the old homestead in Belmont county, Ohio, August 26, i82o. He resided there until 1860, when he removed to Marshall county, Virginia (now West Virginia), where he has since resided, engaged in the tranquil pursuits of husbandry. In 1845 he connected himself with the Methodist Episcopal church, in which he has been a faithful and earnest worker, filling most of the offices in the church organization.  He is a republican in politics, and for a number of years he served as deputy sheriff of Belmont. In 1845 he married Charlotte Hurley, who bore him eight children, five sons and three daughters.

Dr. McIntire obtained his education in the Normal school of Belmont county. Leaving school in the spring of i863, during our country's darkest days, he enlisted in company " A," Seventh West Virginia volunteer infantry, and served until after the surrender of Lee at Appomattox, which marked the downfall of the Southern Confederacy.       His company belonged to the Army of the Potomac, and it took part in all the engagements from Chancellors- ville to Appomattox.

After the close of the war he returned home and resumed his studies,  and taught school for a period of ten years. In 1876 he entered upon the study of medicine under the preceptorship of Dr. W. S. Howard, of Marshall county, this State, and in 1881 successfully passed the examination of the state board of medical examiners, having practiced the three preceding years at Wileyville, Wetzel county.  After passing the examination he located for a short time at jimtown, Harrison county, and in 1882 came to Grangeville, where he has since been in active and successful practice.  In order to more fully equip himself for his professional duties, he took a course in the Baltimore Medical college, from which he was graduated in the class of 1888. He is a careful and conscientious practitioner, and is a member of the West Virginia State Medical society. Politically he is a republican, and takes an interest in the affairs of his party, and was a member of the board of United States pension examiners under the reaime of the Harrison administration. He is a member of the Baptist church, Mannington Lodge, No. 31, Free and Accepted Masons, and Marion Lodge, Knights of Honor.

Dr. McIntire and Miss Emma J., a daughter of Benjamin Smith, of Marshall county, this state, were married April 11, 1876, and to them have been born six children: Susan L., became the wife of James
Shaw, a farmer. of Mannington district; Ethel, married Joseph Adams, a farmer, of Wetzel county; Silas C., a farmer, of Mannington district, married a Miss Copenhaver; Benjamin F., who is reading medicine under the tutelage of his father, resides at home; and Arizona and Henry H,, also at home. "

George L. McIntire was a member of the 7th West Virginia Infantry. Nicknamed  the "Bloody Seventh," it fought in more battles and suffered more losses than any other regiment from West Virginia during the Civil War.  Largely ignored by history, this tough band of mainly farmers compiled a long combat record that compares favorably with the more renowned regiments of the war.

The McIntire house is still standing in New Martinsville, WV.  George and his wife, Emma Jane Smith McIntire are buried in Williams Cemetery in New Martinsville, Wetzel County, WV.  George was a Republican and Baptist.  He was a member of the Mannington Lodge, No. 31, Free & Accepted Masons and the Marion Lodge.  George died in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia, and his body was transported to New Martinsville by a fellow Mason for viewing and burial.  The record of his death is located in Vol 26 P 123 Ohio County Death Records.

George McIntyre 24 Teacher BN OH
Emma J.  24  VA
Susan L.  2  WV
Charlotte E. 1  WV

1880 Wetzel Co., WV Census:

George  33
Ema J.  33
Susan L.  13
Charles E. 11
Silas C.  7
Benjamin F. 7
Arrazona (F) 3

1900 Marion Co., WV Census:

G. L. McIntire 10-1846 53 OH OH OH Physician
Emma J.   12-1846 53 WV WV WV
Harry H.  3-1883  WV OH WV
Servant, Myrtle A. Hess

1910 Wetzel County, Magnolia District, Franklin Street (New Martinsville) Census
#110-112
George McIntire hd mw 63m 43y OH OH MD Doctor
Emma wi fw 63m 7-6 WV WV WV
Mour, Margaret sv fw 22s OH OH OH servant

1st-to wife, Emma J. McIntire--all property except medical books, instruments and fixtures which go to two sons Dr.'s Henry Hubb McIntire and Benjamin F. McIntire.

2nd-After death or marriage of widow the remainder of estate to be divided as follows:
 -to granddaughter Geniveve Swiger $500.00
 -to daughter Susan L. Shaw, the home farm situate in Marion County,   WV valued at $21,000.00
 -to daughters Charlotte E. Butler and Arazona A. Faulkner, the sum of
  $21,000.00 each.
 -to sons Silas C. McIntire and Benj. F. McIntire, the sum of $1,000 ea.
 -to son Henry Hupp McIntire, $500.00

3rd-Any remainder to be divided among the six children equally

4th-Appoints Lloyd V. McIntire, executor

Signed 18 May 1908.

Codicil-Equal shares of the oil and gas which may be produced from lands in Marion and Harrison Counties, WV, and bequeath to daughter Susan L. Shaw by fee simple title the home farm, excepting oil and gas as provided above.

That he desires upon death or marriage of his widow if any one of said children should desire to have the real estate situated in New Martinsville that such child be permitted to take the same by paying other children the sums bequeathed to them as well as the sum left to his granddaughter and the remainder of money to be divided equally among all children.  The value of said property to be $10,000.

Signed May 19, 1908.

Will Probated August 22, 1910.
 

She was almost 94 when she died at her home.

Emma J. McIntire Will 1940, Book 8, page 459, Wetzel County Courthouse, New Martinsville,
WV.

Abstract of Will: (admitted to record December 31, 1940)

-To Susan L. Shaw $600.00
-Since Arizona Faulkner received an advance of $600.00, she was bequeathed only $10.00
-To the heirs of deceased daughter Charlotte E. Butler:
 Thomas Orien Adams, Fay A. Adams, Leonie Folmar, Emma G. Schrader
 and Paul Butler $50.00 each.
-To son Silas C. McIntire $700.00
-To son Henry Hupp McIntire $700.00
-The sums greater to the two sons above for the purpose of reimbursing the said two sons for money
advanced and paid out by them for an on behalf of deceased son Benjamin F. McIntire.
-To heirs of deceased son, Benjamin F. McIntire:
 Emma, David, Maudeline, Ruby, Paul and George, each $50.00
-And a marker, not over $50.00 to place at Benjamin F. McIntire's grave at Rainelle, WV.
-The remainder to be divided equally.
-Household and kitchen furniture is not to be sold but divided equally among the
children and their heirs.
-Sons Silas and Henry to be Executors

Signed 3 Feb 1937.

Codicil to Will 30 Nov 1938:

"to express very clearly, definitely and positively that I am not indebted to any of my children in any
sum of money whatsoever; that I have fully paid my daughter, Arizona Faulkner, for all services she
ever rendered to me."

Also-if any child presents a claim against the estate then such bequests to such child or children are
revoked and their portion to be redivided among the other children.

Will probated 12-16-1940.