George Simmons Coe Jr. was a banker in Englewood. His brother was Louis Coe. He was the son of William P. Coe. His uncle was George Simmons Coe Sr. He married Grace Simpson Brown Coe who was involved in local women's clubs. He had at least one daughter, Caroline.
While on a walk home, George S. Coe, his brother Louis Coe, and a male friend encountered a burglar after investigating a suspicious light in a schoolhouse they passed. While investigating they came across John Baum who shot George. Louis and the male friend disarmed Baum and…
