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| Baldwin,
James V. of Los Angeles. Born
at Weston, Ohio, October 25, 1870. Educated public schools and Ohio Wesleyan
University, Delaware. From 1891 to 1897 engaged in mercantile business
at Weston, Ohio. Came to Los Angeles 1897, since which time has been engaged
in the real estate business. Wilshire Blvd. and West Adams Heights are
some of his most successful ventures. Member of the Realty Board; Jonathan
and Los Angeles Country Clubs. Married 1891. Miss Maude L. Munn of Weston,
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| Bartle,
John Henry - of Monrovia. Born
July 22, 1855; son of John and Thirza (Reynolds) Bartle. Educated public
schools. Commenced business life at the age of thirteen in a dry goods
store. Came to Monrovia 1887. Since 1888 in banking business. President
First National Bank since January 1, 1894; also President of Monrovia
Savings Bank and First National Bank of Elmonte. Royal Arch Mason. In
politics Republican. Married, August 25, 1885, Miss Amelia Bowerman; three
children. |
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| Bartlett, William Springer of
Los Angeles. Born South Bend, Indiana, where he had practical mercantile
training; commenced banking career in San Francisco as bookkeeper for
California Trust Co. (later National Gold Bank and Trust Co.), of which
he became Cashier; subsequently came to Southern California and organized
several banks and other corporations; in February, 1898, became President
Union Bank of Savings, of Los Angeles, and after it merged with the German-American
Savings Bank became, as now, head of the consolidated institution. One
of the promoters and organizers of the Home Telephone Co., Los Angeles;
Treasure and Director Y.M.C.A. Member California Club. In politics, Republican;
in religion, Presbyterian. Married at Oakland, Ca., Miss F. C. Gray, of
Virginia. |
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| Barton, Herbert Parks of
Los Angeles. Born Worcester, Mass., December 25, 1866, Clara Barton, illustrious
founder of the Red Cross Society, being his great-aunt. Graduated Oxford
(Mass.) High School 1882; student at Worcester Business College and Academy;
then until 1887, followed insurance business in Worcester and Webster,
Mass. Graduated Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, 1890; interned
in Jefferson Hospital; practiced at Ontario, where assisted in organizing
Board of Health; after two and a half years came to Los Angeles, where
he has confined himself to surgery and Clara Barton Hospital, which he
founded, 1904, and is President and General Manager. Member of leading
medical society; prominent Mason. Married, 1890, Frances J. Vasseur; one
child, Chandler Parks. |
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| Bergstrom, George Edwin of
Los Angeles. Born Neenah, Wisconsin, March 12, 1876. Educated public schools;
graduated Phillips-Andover Academy. Andover, Mass., 1893; Sheffield Scientific
School of Yale, 1896; and Mass. Institute of Technology, 1899. 1899-1901
in practice of profession New York City. Then spent two years in the field.
Came toLos Angeles 1903. Since 1905 member firm Parkinson & Bergstrom,
Architects. Member Jonathan, California and University Clubs of Los Angeles
and the Yale Club of new York City. Married 1903, Miss Nancy Kimberly
of Neenah, Wisconsin. |
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| Benton, Arthur B. of
Los Angeles. Born Peoria, Illinois, April 17, 1858. Descendant Andrew
and Hannah (Stocking) Benton, Milford, Conn., 1639, and William and Annis
Chandler, Andover, Mass., 1630. Educated Peoria schools; graduated 1877;
student School of Art and Design, Topeka, Kansas. Began professional career
in architect's department, chief engineer's office, Santa Fe Railroad,
Topida; there 1887 to 1890; from 1890 to 1891 in chief engineer's office
U. P. Railroad, Omaha; architect in private practice in Los Angeles since
spring 1892. Governor California Society Colonial Wars; associate American
Institute Architects; Secretary Landmarks Club; member California Society
Sons of Revolution, University Club of Redlands, and Jonathan and Union
League clubs of Los Angeles. |
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| Blackstock, N. of
Los Angeles. Born Asheville, N.C. 1846. Educated private schools in Tennessee.
Served four years as a Confederate soldier; six months 27th N. C. Calvary;
three years, six months, 1st S.C. Artillery. Studied law and admitted
Tennessee bar 1868; all corts California 1875 and U.S. Supreme Court,
Washington, D.C.,1882. Came to Los Angeles 1875 by stage; thirty years
resided and practiced Ventura. Railroad Commissioner 1905-7; resigned
to become Vice President Merchants Bank & Trust Co., also Trust Officer.
Three years Eminent Commander of Ventura Commandery No. 18; now member
Golden West Commandery No.43 and Mystic Shriner. Republican. Member Union
League and Federation clubs, Los Angeles. Married, 1868, Abbie Smith of
Newport, Tenn. |
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| Blankenship, R. F.
of Glendora. Born Jonesburg, Mo., March 8, 1873. Educated common schools.
From 1901 to 1903 general storekeeper Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad.
Came to California 1904, locating at Azusa, where he resided until January,
1907, when he removed to Glendora. Since 1906 has been connected with
the Glendora Citrus Association and Movember, 1907, was appointed its
manager. Was a delegate to California Fruit Grower's Convention at Kansas
City, 1908. Mason and K. of P. |
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| Blinn, Lewis W. of
Los Angeles. Born Dresden, Me., December 22, 1842. Educated public schools
and Maine Wesleyan University, Kents Hill. Came to California and located
in San Francisco 1864, and since that year has been engaged in lumber
business. President of L. W. Blinn Co., Golden Gate Lumber Co., Lumber
and Mill Co. of Whittier, State Bank of San Pedro and Provident Mutual
Building & Loan Association; also Director of Citizens National Bank.
Independent in politics and member Independent Church of Christ; also,
Jonathan and Sunset clubs. Married, December, 1867, Celia Little, a native
of Maine, have one son. |
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| Bradshaw, William G. of
Los Angeles. Born Somerville, Mass., January 16, 1861; came to Los Angeles
in 1882 and since 1886 has been engaged in real estate business, and identified
with the growth and development of the city, being a member of the Realty
Board, Chamber of Commerce and Union League Club. Promoter and largest
owner of Wilshire Blvd. Hets., a high-grade subdivision situated in the
western portion of the city, corner Wilshire Blvd. and Vermont Ave. Has
always made a specialty of first-class residence and business property;
also extensively interested in oil and mining properties. By years of
square dealing has created a reputation for honesty and reliability not
excelled by any one in the community. |
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| Brainerd, Edward R. of
Los Angeles. Born St.Albans, Vermont, 1856, Graduated Middlebury (Vt.)
College (A.B. 1879); A.M., 1882; received B.D. from Union (N.Y.) Seminary,
1883; member Phi Beta Kappa and Chi Psi fraternities. Came to Los Angeles
1886; Vice President Traders Bank and for past sixteen years engaged in
investments and dealings in Los Angeles business property. Member University,
Union League and Overland Clubs. In politics, Republican. Married, December
1, 1884, Miss Louise E. McDonald of Quebec, Canada. |
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