George Sheidley

George Sheidley (c. 1833-1896) was an American property developer, cattle trader and philanthropist who was one of the most prominent businessmen of his era in Kansas City, Kansas. His charitable donations at the end of his life resulted in a lawsuit between his family and the charity.

Early life Sheidy was born in Marietta, Pennsylvania in about 1833. In 1841, the family moved to Republic, Ohio. As a young man, Sheidy, worked in carriage manufacturing. In 1871, Sheidy and his three brothers started a sheep business in South Texas, but it later evolved into a successful livestock business.

In 1876, after their mother's death, the brothers relocated their company, the Sheidley Cattle Company, to Kansas City. Sheidy started investing extensively in Kansas City real estate. He held stock in the Kansas City Cable Company, and was part owner of an original Kansas City Streetcar.

After Sarah Sheidy became legal guardian, she refused to pay the Library. At the end of 1894, the board of education sued her.

Sheidley died of a stroke in 1896.