George Washington McGinnis was the son of John and Priscilla (Walker)McGinnis born in Wilkes Co., North Carolina. Probably Kilbys District, the family of John McGinnis was listed in 1840 census. George Washington McGinnis first married Elizabeth Gragg Swift daughter of Nelson and Violet (Greene)Gragg. George Washington McGinnis second marriage was on 02 Dec 1906 in Watauga Co., NC to Frances D. Earp daughter of Lewis Calloway and Rebecca (Williams)Earp.