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- Collection: Davis' Commercial Encyclopedia of the Pacific Southwest - Fresno Area Biographical Sketches
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Lindsay N. South
A biographical sketch and photo of Lindsay N. South.
Mr. South was an attorney with Traber and South holding offices in the Forsyth Building in Fresno.
He also practiced law in Kentucky before moving to Fresno.
He married Nell S. Clanton, in…
Mr. South was an attorney with Traber and South holding offices in the Forsyth Building in Fresno.
He also practiced law in Kentucky before moving to Fresno.
He married Nell S. Clanton, in…
Lucius Powers
A biographical sketch of Lucius Powers. Mr. Powers is president and manager of the Powers Fruit Company and Powers Orchard and Vineyard Company. He is also Vice-President of the Commercial Bank of Sanger.
He married Abbie Vian in 1899 and they have…
He married Abbie Vian in 1899 and they have…
M. A. Morrison, M. D.
A biographical sketch and photo of M. A. Morrison, M. D.
M. F. McCormick
A biographical sketch and photo of M. F. McCormick.
Manuel Vincent
A biographical sketch and photo of Manuel Vincent.
Mr. Vincent is president of the Selma Savings Bank and proprietor of the Vincent Implement Establishment in Selma, CA.
He married Laura Paul in 1890. They had six children. Their oldest son G.P.…
Mr. Vincent is president of the Selma Savings Bank and proprietor of the Vincent Implement Establishment in Selma, CA.
He married Laura Paul in 1890. They had six children. Their oldest son G.P.…
Marvin Weger
A biographical sketch and photo of Marvin Weger. Mr. Weger was the owner of The Weger Auto Lamp Repair Shop in Fresno, CA. One of the first men outside of San Francisco or Los Angeles to weld aluminum.
He was married to Ethel Gulley of Tulare, CA.…
He was married to Ethel Gulley of Tulare, CA.…
Michael F. Tarpey
A biographical sketch and photo of Michael F. Tarpey.
Mr. Tarpey is recognized as one of the most successful grape growers in the San Joaquin Valley.
He grew his vineyard from 160 acres to over 1200 acres.
He was a leader in the four year battle…
Mr. Tarpey is recognized as one of the most successful grape growers in the San Joaquin Valley.
He grew his vineyard from 160 acres to over 1200 acres.
He was a leader in the four year battle…
Miss Jessie C. Fraser
A biographical sketch of Jessie C. Fraser.
Miss Fraser along with Clara Woodside opened the Cross Sanitarium at 1060 J Street (now Fulton) in Fresno. It was named for Dr. W.W. Cross of Fresno who had suggested the establishment.
Miss Fraser along with Clara Woodside opened the Cross Sanitarium at 1060 J Street (now Fulton) in Fresno. It was named for Dr. W.W. Cross of Fresno who had suggested the establishment.
N. M. Johnson
A biographical sketch of N. M. Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a jeweler in Kingsburg, Fresno County, California. In 1901, he married Lucy Gullickson.
Nettie V. Beall
A biographical sketch of Nettie V Beall. She is the proprietress of the Pine Ridge Stage Line, headquartered at 2220-2222 Inyo street in Fresno. She took over the business after the death of her husband. The company established in 1884, makes daily…