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A biographical sketch of Robert Crichton Blackwell, building designer and contractor in Fresno. In the four years he had been living in Fresno, his company Blackwell Building Company had built 250 fine homes. In 1911 he married Mrs. Eva Bowen. Their…

A biographical sketch of F. M. Blanchard. He was the Secretary and manager of the Academy Granite Company, 220 Edgerly Building, Fresno. The quarries were located in Academy, California.

A biographical sketch of Phillip G. Boardman, manager of the Western Union Telegraph Company at 1944 Tulare Street in Fresno. He married Mentie Lee of Bakersfield in 1906.

A biographical sketch and photo of Olen Lee Everts. Olen Everts was the attorney-at-law and senior member of the law firm of Everts and Ewing, located in the Union National Bank Building, Fresno, California. Mr. Everts was also the Fresno County…

A biographical sketch and photo of George M. Boles. George Boles was the head of Boles Realty Company, 924 J Street in Fresno. In 1913 he was elected to the Board of Trustees of the City of Fresno. He also held this office from 1901 to 1905. In 1890…

A biographical sketch and photo of Charles G. Bonner. Charles Bonner was proprietor of the Bonner Packing Company, and active in the raisin industry. Bonner's first wife was Louise Tripp, who later died. His second wife was Marie Walters.

A biographical sketch and photo of Charles A. Boreham. Charles Boreham was member of the firm Hansen & Boreham, Blacksmiths & Wheelwrights, located at 236 F Street, Coalinga, California. He was the inventor of the "Boreham Spring" and "Boreham…

A biographical sketch of Samuel R. Bowen. Samuel Bowen was proprietor of the S. R. Bowen Company. They manufactured oil well tools. The plant was located at E and Seventh Streets, in Coalinga, California. He was married to Victoria Colling of…

A biographical sketch and photo of William P. Bowen. William Bowen was president of Bowen-Bartram Company, which operations included Bowen's, a confectionery and soft drink establishment at 1014 J Street, Fresno; a candy shop called The Mission; and…

A biographical sketch of Samuel C. Brandon. Samuel Brandon was proprietor of the Fowler Livery Stable and Transfer Company, in Fowler, Ca. In 1888 he married Miss Olia Bishop.