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  • Collection: Davis' Commercial Encyclopedia of the Pacific Southwest - Fresno Area Biographical Sketches

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A biographical sketch and photo of Adam Kellner. Mr. Kellner was the proprietor of Kellner's Harness, Implement & Carriage Shop. It was located in Coalinga, California. In 1878, he married Caroline Shoo.

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A biographical sketch and photo of Christian Jorgensen. Mr. Jorgensen was Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Fresno County, Fresno, California; he represented the First District. He was also the superintendent of the American Vineyard Co. It was…

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A biographical sketch of Nudt Johnson. Mr. Johnson was sole owner of the Johnson Plumbing and Heating Establishment. It was located at 1221 K Street, Fresno, California.

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A biographical sketch of N. M. Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a jeweler in Kingsburg, Fresno County, California. In 1901, he married Lucy Gullickson.

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A biographical sketch of R. C. Jay. Mr. Jay was elected Coroner and Public Administrator of Madera County, California. He was also the proprietor of R. C. Jay & Son; funeral directors and parlors. On January 3, 1884 he married Annie A. Swisher.

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A biographical sketch and photo of W.T. Gibson. Mr. Gibson was the mayor of Fowler, California. He was also a director of the First National Bank of Fowler. On August 1, 1909 he married Myra Bell Rigby.

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A biographical sketch of Henry Gede. Mr. Gede was a builder and construction architect. His office was at 451 Poplar Avenue, Fresno, California. He also owned a planing mill. It was located on Park Street, also in Fresno. In 1888, he married Clara…

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A biographical sketch and photo of Levi Garrett. A photo of the First National Bank, Kingsburg, California. Mr. Garrett was the president of the First National Bank of Kingsburg, California. He was married to Elizabeth Richards.

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A biographical sketch and photo of Charles L. Freitas. Mr. Freitas was the proprietor and owner of a grocery store. It was located at 267 Nielsen Avenue, Fresno, California. In 1899, he married Mary Sears.

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A biographical sketch of James L. Freeman. Mr. Freeman was garage owner and senior member of the the firm of Freeman & Wooten, Automobile Dealers and Garage. He was a mechanic and businessman. The business was located in Madera, California. On…
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