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- Collection: Davis' Commercial Encyclopedia of the Pacific Southwest - Fresno Area Biographical Sketches
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Wines of the San Joaquin Valley
An article about San Joaquin Valley wine industry by M. F. Tarpey. Provides a brief history and description of practices, from harvesting, fermenting, racking, storing and fortifying wines, including sherries, vino and brandy. Includes photograph of…
Williams P. Thompson
A biographical sketch of Williams P. Thompson.
Mr. Thompson an attorney has been in Fresno over 20 years. He was involved with the McWhitter murder case in 1893 and the Murdock Note case of Glenn County.
He was married to Mary E. Harris in 1879.…
Mr. Thompson an attorney has been in Fresno over 20 years. He was involved with the McWhitter murder case in 1893 and the Murdock Note case of Glenn County.
He was married to Mary E. Harris in 1879.…
William Shaw
A biographical sketch and photo of William Shaw.
Mr. Shaw, ex-Chief of Police for Fresno, CA serving from 1906-1911. He also served earlier as a constable and alderman.
He married Thorma Hedges in 1882 and had four children. Sons, Charles A. and…
Mr. Shaw, ex-Chief of Police for Fresno, CA serving from 1906-1911. He also served earlier as a constable and alderman.
He married Thorma Hedges in 1882 and had four children. Sons, Charles A. and…
William Claudius Frahm
A biographical sketch and photo of William Claudius Frahm. Mr. Frahm was the vice president of the Fisher-Glassford Hardware Company. It was located at 1932 Tulare Street, Fresno, California. On September 16, 1905 he married Georgine Wulff.
William Arthur Welborn
A biographical sketch of William Arthur Welborn. Mr. Welborn was the proprietor of the "The Brick Shop" in Clovis, CA, a blacksmith shop.
He was married to Loretta M. McCandess of Monterey, CA. They had two children, Gladys and Arthur.
He was married to Loretta M. McCandess of Monterey, CA. They had two children, Gladys and Arthur.
Walter L. Chappell
A biographical sketch and photo of Walter L. Chappell. Walter Chappell was a real estate dealer and general broker, with offices at 1933 Mariposa Street, Fresno, Calif.
W.T. Gibson
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.
W. P. Bowen
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…
W. Oral Watters
A biographical sketch and photo of W. Oral Watters.
Mr. Watters, an attorney, member of Barnard & Watters firm.
He married Fern Vaughn in 1912.
Mr. Watters, an attorney, member of Barnard & Watters firm.
He married Fern Vaughn in 1912.
W. J. Kilby
A biographical sketch and photo of W. J. Kilby. Mr. Kilby was a senior partner at the firm of W. J. Kilby & Son; real estate, oil stocks, and fire insurance. It was located in Coalinga, California. In 1883, he married Helen Murtagh. They lived at 135…