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ROBERT HARKINSON .- Among the strong financial institutions of Con- tra Costa County is the Bank of Antioch, and among the bankers of prom-
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inence in that city is Robert Harkinson, who as cashier has done much to- ward securing for his institution the foremost position in banking circles that it now occupies. His banking experiences extend over many years, and he has since 1891 been connected with that institution. Mr. Harkinson was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, the son of Charles and Katherine (Schmale) Harkinson. He received his education in the public schools of Philadelphia. In 1874 he came to California and at the age of nineteen be- came identified with the Bank of Dixon, California. He remained with this bank until 1883, when he went to San Luis Obispo, where he served with the Bank of San Luis Obispo until 1891, when he accepted a position as cashier of the Bank of Antioch, and still holds this position. He is careful, painstaking, and systematic, and, as a student of human nature and condi- tions, seldom has made an error in extending credit or making investments. The institution of which he is cashier has greatly prospered through his efforts, and he is readily conceded to be among the able and well-informed men in his line of work in the county. Mr. Harkinson was united in mar- riage to Alice E. Brinkerhoff, a native of California. To this union was born Maud Bernice, wife of D. M. Roberts, of Berkeley, California. Mr. Harkin- son is held in high regard by his business associates, by reason of his en- terprise, integrity, and sterling personal worth.
HON. WILLIAM R. SHARKEY .- One of the most highly esteemed and deservedly respected citizens of Contra Costa County is William R. Shar- key, State senator from the ninth district, comprising Contra Costa and Marin counties. Senator Sharkey was born in Sierra County, June 6, 1876, the son of Richard and Mary Sharkey. He acquired his education in the public schools, after which he took up the printing trade and became iden- tified with the Sierra County Tribune for a time. He then removed to Sier- raville and for over a year was connected with the Mountain Mirror, dis- charging his duties in a manner that commended him to his employer and to those working with him. He then removed to Lassen County and worked on the Amadee Geyser for a time, when he returned to Sierraville and ac- cepted a position on the Sierra Valley Leader, remaining there for a year. He resigned, owing to his health, and rode the range. In 1896 Mr. Sharkey resumed his newspaper work and became associated with the Sierra County Enterprise at Downieville, and in 1899 he purchased the Sierra Valley Record, which he operated until 1902, when he disposed of his paper and accepted a position as coast manager for the Calkins Newspaper Syndicate. In 1903 Senator Sharkey was made city editor of the Morning Miner, at Ne- vada City, and in the fall of 1905 he removed to Reno, Nevada, where he opened an office for the Calkins Newspaper Syndicate and represented the Orchard and Farm and the Pacific Miner, both Calkins publications. On April I, 1906, he became manager of the Contra Costa Standard, and under his di- rection the paper rapidly increased in circulation and influence. In 1911 he
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established the Martinez Daily Standard, now one of the brightest and most influential papers published in the county. Senator Sharkey gives his political support to the Republican party, and takes an active interest in public af- fairs. In 1915 he served for one term as a member of the State legislature from the eighteenth district. He was elected State senator from the ninth district, representing Contra Costa and Marin counties in 1916. Senator Sharkey was united in marriage to Miss Nannie Elizabeth Gott, a native of Plumas County, California, September 6, 1900. To this union have been born Muriel and William R., Jr. Fraternally, Senator Sharkey is a member and past master of Martinez Lodge No. 41, F. & A. M .; Mountain Vale Lodge No. 140, I. O. O. F., of Sierraville; Laurel Camp No. 145, W. O. W .; past president and secretary Mt. Diablo Parlor No. 101, N. S. G. W .; California Camp No. 7079, Modern ,Woodmen of the World; Richmond Lodge No. I251, B. P. O. E .; Los Ceritos Chapter No. 350, O. E. S .; and Alhambra Lodge No. 292, Rebekah. Senator Sharkey is chairman of the Rivers and Harbors Commission of California, to which position he was appointed by Governor Hiram W. Johnson. The Senator's personal characteristics have gained for him the warm regard and friendship of many. He is a public- spirited man and a valuable citizen, and he interests himself in all public measures that will better local conditions.
HERBERT HENRY. ELWORTHY .- In the course of a long and success- ful business career Mr. Elworthy has been identified with the meat business. He is now creditably filling the office of vice-president of the First National Bank of Concord. He was born in England, March 12, 1863. His parents re- moved to Canada, where Mr. Elworthy acquired his education. In 1881 he came to Contra Costa County and became identified with Mr. Frank W. Foskett, the firm of Foskett & Elworthy engaging in the meat business in Pittsburg, Walnut Creek, and Concord. Politically, Mr. Elworthy is a Re- publican. He has served as chairman of the board of trustees of Concord for some years. Fraternally, he is a member of the I. O. O. F. He was united in marriage on March 19, 1893, to Annie Brawand, a native of Contra Costa County. To this union have been born four children-Herbert, Paul, Mark, and Keith. Mr. Elworthy has resided in this county for a period of thirty- five years. In all business relations he has held steadily to high ideals, and he has the confidence and regard of all who in any way are associated with him.
BRADFORD HERVEY UPHAM, deceased, was numbered among the most progressive, able, and successful men in Contra Costa County. He was born in Windham, Vermont, March 25, 1843, and was the son of Zenas Upham. Mr. Upham engaged in the wine business in Chicago in the early days. He came west and located in San Francisco, where he engaged in the same business in 1871. He was also identified with Cunningham, Curtiss &
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Welch, of San Francisco, for many years. He enlisted in the Civil War, and for three and a half years served as Government telegraph operator at Mo- bile, Alabama. He operated the cable which crossed the river at that point. The splice which Mr. Upham took out of the cable is on exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution at Washington, D. C. He enlisted from Vermont, in the Eighth Vermont Infantry. Mr. Upham came to Contra Costa County in November, 1889, and engaged in the wine business, and had four hundred acres of the best land in the Alhambra Valley. He was engaged in business in 1890 and continued until his death, which occurred July 29, 1898. He was married to Gertrude Ryer, a native of New York City. To this union were born Fred H., George P., and Elsa Louise, wife of J. C. Arnold, a civil en- gineer and surveyor, whose death occurred April 20, 1913. There were born to Mr. and Mrs. Arnold three daughters-Gertrude S., Elsa L., and Marion. Fred Upham, the eldest son of Bradford Hervey Upham, was educated in the public schools and later attended business college in San Francisco. Fin- ishing his education, he returned to the home place and managed the ranch until 1902. He then followed the carpenter trade for seven years, and in 1909 he returned to the ranch and erected the present large and modern cider-mill and packing-house, which is located in the heart of the best apple section of the county. Fred Upham is a member of the Native Sons and holds membership in Mount Diablo Parlor No. 101. He is a Republican and has served as school trustee on the Alhambra school board. On September 5, 1915, Fred Upham was united in marriage to Frances H. Wardle, a native of Nevada, a daughter of Philip Wardle, one of the pioneer miners and bus- iness men of Virginia City. George P. Upham was born July 15, 1881. He re- ceived his education in the grammar schools of Contra Costa County and in a business college of San Francisco. He has the management of the ranch and the business. George was united in marriage to Lulu Pieratt, a native of Napa County, June 17, 1908. To this union have been born five children, two of whom died in infancy. Those living are Georgeane Holley, Oliver Putman, and Genevieve. George P. Upham is a progressive man in his political views, and is now serving as school trustee. He is a member of Mount Diablo Parlor, Native Sons, and the Past Presidents' Association of Oakland. Up- ham Brothers' Cider Mill is an incorporation, and owns lands and plants and has operated since 1905, with the following officers: Geo. P. Upham, president and manager; Fred H. Upham, vice-president and treasurer; Elsa L. Arnold, secretary. The firm is incorporated for $25,000. The firm makes a specialty of cider and vinegar, and nothing but the pure juice of the apple enters into their products. The average annual output of vinegar is twenty- six thousand gallons, and four thousand gallons of pure cider is shipped annually.
JACOB BUTTNER .- To one of the representative and successful ranchers of Contra Costa County, Jacob Buttner, belongs the title of self-made man,
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for starting out in life without experience or resources he has through his own energy risen to be one of the leading men in his locality. Mr. Buttner was born on August 14, 1856, in San Francisco, a son of George and Eliza- beth Buttner, both natives of Germany. In the parents' family eleven chil- dren were born, seven of whom are living. Mr. Buttner's father died in 19II, and his mother passed away in 1905. Jacob acquired his education in Ala- meda County, where his parents removed when Jacob was very young. He attended the public schools in Sunol and Pleasanton. Laying aside his books, he assisted on the home ranch, and in 1872 started to learn blacksmithing in San Francisco, finishing his trade in Pleasanton. For four years he remained with the man from whom he learned his trade, then for another year he was connected with a shop at Mission San Jose, after which, in May, 1881, he embarked in business for himself at San Ramon, where he bought a black- smith-shop including the property. Here he remained over nine years. In 1891 Mr. Buttner purchased fifty-five acres of the Boss estate, and for eleven years, up to 1907, he rented the land, when he moved on his place, and here he has remained continuously since, improving his land and bringing it up to a high state of cultivation. His record since he has been on the place speaks for itself. He now has one hundred and thirteen acres. He makes a specialty of grapes and fruit. Mr. Buttner was twice married, the first union being to Miss Eugenie Souc, October 2, 1881, and her death occurred on May 20, 1896. The second marriage occurred on October 31, 1906, to Eliza- beth Atherton, of San Francisco. Four children blessed the first union, two of whom died when young; those living are Emily, wife of James O'Neil, of San Jose, and John J., of San Francisco. Politically, Mr. Buttner is a Demo- crat. He served one term on the Concord high-school board, and is a mem- ber of the Woodmen of the World.
CLERMONT L. RICHARDSON .- The eighty-acre farm belonging to Cler- mont L. Richardson is located near Byron, and is devoted to orchard and general farming. Mr. Richardson purchased this place in 1893, and he was one of the many farmers of this locality who have brought about their per- sonal success by application and industry, giving thought, time, and atten- tion to the cultivation of the land upon which he was engaged in agricul- tural pursuits. Ford Richardson was born in Westfield, Ohio, March 24, 1883. His parents, Clermont and Annie Richardson, were natives of Ohio. In the parents' family there were born four sons. The father came west in 1872, and later returned to his native State. In 1893 he returned and located in the Byron section, where he purchased eighty acres and carried on gen- eral farming. Ford received his education in the public schools of Byron, after which he assumed the management of the home place for a time. Four years ago he engaged in the meat business with gratifying success. In June, 1916, Ford Richardson took over the management of the Hotel Byron. He has made many changes in the interior of the hotel and caters to the gen-
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eral public. It is a typical American hotel of the best class. He was united in marriage in Antioch, to Miss Myrtle Boyd, a native of Canada, June I, 1908. To this union there are two daughters-Wanta, born November 22, 1909, and Myrtle, born March I, 1914. Mr. Richardson is a Republican and serves on the Byron school board.
LOUIS E. HART .- Among the bankers of Contra Costa County none is more progressive than the subject of this review. The banking institution of which he is cashier and manager, the Crockett branch of the Bank of Pinole, is one of the strong financial concerns in Contra Costa County. A native of San Francisco, Mr. Hart was born June 20, 1872, son of Jesse B. and Sallie (Coleman) Hart. His father was a native of Ohio, while his mother came from Louisiana. Mr. Hart's father died in 1888, and his mother passed away in 1892. They were the parents of three children. Louis E. Hart acquired his education in the public and high schools of San Francisco, after which he became identified with a stock-brokerage company, where he remained for ten years. He later accepted a clerical position with the California Powder Works for several years. While with this company his ability became rec- ognized, and when the Bank of Pinole was organized Mr. Hart was a lead- ing factor in its organization and did much of the detail work in connection with the new institution at Pinole. When the branch bank at Crockett was started, he was made cashier and manager, and by his careful and painstak- ing manner in business the bank has greatly prospered. He is one of the best-informed men in his line of work in the county. Politically, he is a non- partisan. He has served as city clerk at Hercules. He is a stockholder in the East Richmond Land Company and holds membership in the B. P. O. E. of Richmond. Mr. Hart was twice married, the first union being to Augusta Ayres, of Petaluma, in 1898, and her death occurred in June, 1913. The sec- ond marriage occurred September 5, 1915, to Minnie De Kay, a native of San Francisco. Mr. and Mrs. Hart have many friends in the Bay section.
LOUIS ARATA .- Prominently connected with the business interests of Crockett is Louis Arata. He was born in Italy, December 14, 1850. He ac- quired a limited education in the public schools of his native land, and at the age of sixteen he came to America. Remaining in New York City for a time, he then removed to Philadelphia, where he worked at his trade of pastemaker for a period of three years. In 1871 he came to California and remained in San Francisco for about three months, when he removed to Somersville and found employment in the mines. He followed this vocation for a few months, and then engaged in the vegetable business until 1885. Later in the same year he purchased eight hundred acres of land and en- gaged in general farming until 1891, when he disposed of his farm holdings and removed to San Francisco, where he resided four years. In 1899 he came to Crockett. Mr. Arata was united in marriage to Kate Treaso, a native of
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Italy, in 1883. To this union have been born four children. One daughter, Linda Del Monte, was drowned in the straits near Crockett. The other children are Silva, wife of Edward Prytz, of Crockett; Atilio, who is man- aging the business in Crockett; and Louis, who is attending Santa Clara College. In politics Mr. Arata is affiliated with the Republican party. He has served as a delegate to various county conventions, and at one time served on the election board. Fraternally, he is a member of the Antioch Lodge, I. O. O. F. The family attend the Catholic church. Mr. Arata is numbered among the pioneers of Contra Costa County and is well known in Crockett and vicinity.
RANDOLPH C. MARSH .- A distinguishing feature in the career of Ran- dolph C. Marsh, an esteemed and honored resident of Oakley, where he has made his home since 1897, has been an unswerving integrity and upright- ness, which have won for him the confidence of all who have had business dealings with him. He is the "Father of Oakley," and has made a success financially, being possessed of much business ability. He is a man of sound judgment and conservative methods, and he has done much to promote the general welfare and develop the resources of eastern Contra Costa County. A native of Union County, Ohio, Mr. Marsh was born May 24, 1838, the son of Samuel and Mary (Ryan) Marsh. His father died at the age of eighty- eight, and his mother passed away in her sixty-fifth year. Randolph C. Marsh received his education in the district school of Marysville, Ohio. Laying aside his books, he found employment at farming until the Civil War broke out, when he was one of the first to answer the call to arms, which was in April, 1861. He served three months and re-enlisted twice for three years' service, and was mustered out in July, 1865. Returning home, he again took up farming and continued to reside in Ohio until 1866, when he removed to Kansas and followed agricultural pursuits for six years. In 1875 he came to California and remained three years in Petaluma. He took up land in Lake County and remained there thirteen years, being identified with general farming and stock-raising. In 1897 he removed to Contra Costa County and purchased twelve acres, establishing and naming the town of Oakley. He gave the first business lot in the town gratis to Joe Jesse for a grocery-store, and upon completion of the building presented him with a deed. Mr. Marsh and A. N. Norcross purchased twenty acres and put on a town-site. After two years Mr. Norcross disposed of his interest to Mr. Marsh and he continued in the real-estate business. Mr. Marsh is the leading spirit of Oakley, regarding the establishment of schools, churches, etc. He has one daughter by his first marriage, Anna, wife of J. J. Every (deceased), of Lakeport, Lake County, California. Mr. Marsh's second marriage was to Eunice Coffin, a native of North Carolina, and to this union have been born two children-Kattie C., wife of E. E. Noyes, of Lake County, and Byron R., a resident of Los Angeles, at present business manager for Anita Baldwin.
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Mr. Marsh's second wife died in January, 1913. Fraternally, he is affiliated with the Masonic lodge of Middletown, Lake County. He has served as post- master of Oakley for fourteen years, receiving his appointment from Presi- dent Mckinley. Mr. Marsh serves on the Oakley school board, and is a member of the town board. He has aided in many ways in the upbuilding of Oakley and the surrounding country. His judgment is often sought on ac- count of his fairness and absence of personal interest. Mr. Marsh has been an advanced thinker and something of a politician for a good many years- not seeking political office for himself, but striving to mould more indepen- dence of thought on political lines, and of bringing our Government back nearer to the people. He is very fond of music and local home entertain- ments, and often writes little poems by request for such benefits.
PATRICK O'BRIEN .- Among the citizens of eastern Contra Costa Coun- ty none was more highly esteemed than Patrick O'Brien. He was educated in the Lone Tree public schools. His parents came to this section when Patrick was ten years old. His father bought three hundred and twenty acres of land, which is still in possession of the family. After leaving school Pat- rick assisted on the home place, where he always remained, and always was identified with agricultural pursuits. The family put out ten acres of almonds and eight acres of wine grapes. Patrick O'Brien married Ella Devery, a na- tive of Ireland, November 23, 1893. Mrs. O'Brien was a daughter of Thomas and Ella Devery. Her father passed away in 1910, and her mother in 1914. The children of Mr. and Mrs. O'Brien are Emmett, born October 2, 1895, and Carroll, born September 1, 1897, who resides at home and is now super- intending the ranch. Mr. O'Brien was a staunch Republican. He served for many years as clerk of the Lone Tree School District. The family are mem- bers of the Catholic church of Oakley. His death was mourned by a host of friends, and the community at large lost a valuable citizen.
HENRY G. KRUMLAND is numbered among the highly esteemed citi- zens of eastern Contra Costa County. He was born in Byron on February 9, 1880, and is the son of George Krumland, a native of Germany, who came to America in 1848, and to California in 1850 via Cape Horn. The father en- gaged in mining for about ten years. He removed to Contra Costa County, where he found employment at ranching. Later he leased land and engaged in farming and stock-raising. He died in July, 1904. The mother of Henry G. Krumland was a native of Maryland. She was the mother of ten children, three of whom are dead. Henry G. received his education in the public school in Byron, after which he took a business course. Finishing his education, he returned. to Byron and became identified with L. G. Plumley in the general mercantile business, and practically for twelve years has been associated with this establishment. In politics Mr. Krumland is a Democrat. In 1910 he was elected justice of the peace and was re-elected in 1914. Fraternally, he is
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affiliated with the I. O. O. F. of Byron and is a member of the Native Sons. Mr. Krumland displays marked energy and determination in his business af- fairs, and has succeeded in life because of persistent, energetic, and honor- able effort. He is well known and popular in all social and fraternal circles.
WILLIAM HENRY MURPHY .- Prominent among the men who were conspicuous and influential in developing and advancing the agricultural re- sources of eastern Contra Costa County was the late William Henry Mur- phy, a son of Thomas Murphy, an honored and esteemed citizen of this county, who came to California in 1856. Thomas Murphy, the father of Wil- liam H., was born in County Cavan, Ireland, March 24, 1830. At the age of five years his parents left him in the old country with an uncle and came to America, residing in New York for five years. Thomas joined them at the age of seven. His parents removed to Connecticut. Thomas received a com- mon-school education and in June, 1856, he started for California via the Isthmus route. He intended to return to New York State in one year, but, liking the climate and resources of California, he remained and sent for his family. On joining them he went to Napa Valley and followed farming until 1867, when he removed to the eastern part of this county and purchased four hundred and eighty acres where Knightsen is located. In 1873 he pur- chased eleven hundred acres in Round Valley. At a later time he purchased more land in Round Valley, and had at the time of his death, which oc- curred in August, 1905, sixteen hundred acres. Thomas Murphy was married in Mystic, Connecticut, to Miss Alice Ross. To this union have been born five children, William H., the subject of this sketch, James B., Annie L., Alice, and Hattie. William Henry Murphy was born in Napa, California, and died June 9, 1910. He received his education in the Iron House and Eden Plain schools, after which he attended the University of the Pacific, at San Jose. Finishing his education, he returned to the home place, where he was identified with general farming and stock-raising until his death. He was a systematic and thoroughgoing farmer, and after his father's death, by his enterprise, rendered both ranches the most attractive in this section. He was held in the highest esteem by his fellow-men. William Henry Murphy was united in marriage to Miss Christiana Braun, a native of San Jose, and a daughter of C. W. and Florentine Braun. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy were blessed with five children-Arthur Ray, born near Antioch, March 9, 1889; Katie, born near Antioch, July 24, 1890; William Henry, Jr., born in Round Valley, April 2, 1892; Esther, born in Round Valley, June 24, 1895; James Campbell, born at Brentwood, November 3, 1906.
ALEXANDER BURNESS .- Although of foreign birth, no American-born citizen takes a keener interest in the affairs of his country than Alexander Burness, superintendent of Balfour, Guthrie & Company's interests in the beautiful town of Brentwood, Contra Costa County. He has been a resident
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of California for twenty-eight years. He has not only won a material success through his energy and industry, but he is esteemed as a citizen of sterling worth, and one upon whom the honor of any community may safely rest. Born in Dundee, Scotland, January 16, 1861, he received his education in the old country. He learned the machinist's trade and in western England was identified with the Singer Sewing Machine Company, in its clerical depart- ment, for a period of eight years, finally being made local agent. Upon com- ing to America, he located in Merced County, where he was associated with the Chowchilla Ranch, this corporation being originally known as the Cali- fornia Pastoral & Agricultural Company of Edinburgh, Scotland. He then went to Bakersfield in the capacity of superintendent of Balfour, Guthrie & Company's interests, where he remained for a period of thirteen years. In June, 1910, he was transferred by his company to Brentwood, Contra Costa County, as general superintendent of their vast holdings. Mr. Burness' po- litical affiliations are with the Democratic party. Fraternally, he is a mem- ber of Brentwood Lodge No. 345, F. & A. M., and is now serving as senior deacon of that order. Mrs. Burness is an unusually capable and popular woman, and has held the office of matron of the Eastern Star, but now fills the office of district deputy grand matron. Mr. Burness also holds member- ship in the Eastern Star, and is past patron of the order. Their daughter is organist. Mr. Burness was united in marriage to Miss Bertha M. E. Johnson, a native of England, November II, 1892, and to this union there are five chil- dren-Christine M., born August 29, 1894; Muriel H., born August 9, 1898; Alexander H., born November 2, 1900; Ernest H., born May 19, 1906. One child, a daughter, died in infancy. Mr. Burness is a stockholder and director in the Bank of Brentwood, in which he holds the office of vice-president. Scotland was the original home of the Burness family, and the inheritance of Scottish descendants who through successive generations have displayed vigor of intellect and sagacity of judgment. The father of Mr. Burness was identified for over twenty years with the Denburn power-loom linen manu- facture in Brechin, Scotland, as manager, but came to San Francisco, where he afterward died. He married Mary Forbes, a native of Scotland, and to this union were born ten children, of whom eight are now living, viz., Alexander, the subject of this sketch; Margaret, a resident of Oakland; William M., re- tired, and a resident of San Francisco; John E., formerly chief engineer of the Fairmont and Palace hotels; Robert D., a professor of music in San Francisco; Hector, who has been for many years superintendent for Balfour, Guthrie & Company at Fresno, California; Elizabeth, residing in Philadel- phia; and Thomas N., a professor of music, who still resides in the old coun- try, and has been for over thirty years organist in the Dalziel parish church in Motherwell, Scotland. The Burness family are respected for their indus- trious and well-directed lives, their integrity, and their devotion to their families and friends. The family history has been traced back to Robert Burns, the poet, whose family name was originally Burness. Mr. Burness
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