William R. Geary, now filling the office of justice of the peace of Brooklyn township, is well known in business connections and has his office at No. 607 East Twelfth street, Oakland, where, as president, he controls the interests of the Alameda, Venice & Swimming Baths Company. He was born in Oakland, September 25, 1876, a son of Maurice and Luella (Yates) Geary. The father came to Oakland in 1875 and engaged in the teaming business to the time of his death, which occurred fourteen years later, in 1889. The son, reared in his native city, attended the public schools until fifteen years of age, after which he pursued a course in a business college at night. The day was devoted to work in a drug store until 1896, when he became collector and bookkeeper for the Hogan Lumber Company and so continued until 1902, when he resigned to become justice of the peace of Brooklyn township. He is now discharging the duties of that position in a fair and impartial manner, his course winning him high commendation. His business interests too are of growing importance. He was one of the organizers of the Alameda, Venice & Swimming Baths Company, of which he has been the president since the 23d of October, 1913. In business affairs he displays an initiative spirit, and his progressiveness is winning him growing success.
In Oakland Mr. Geary was united in marriage to Miss Adelaide S. Derby, the wedding being celebrated April 28, 1896. To them were born five children: Edwin W. and Henry T., aged respectively fifteen and thirteen years, now students in a parochial school; Mildred E., eleven years of age, attending the College of the Holy Names; George T., six years of age, and William R., Jr., a year old. The religious faith of the family is that of the Catholic church, and Mr. Geary belongs to the Knights of Columbus, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Woodmen of the World. He is also connected with the Commercial Club and is in hearty sympathy with its purposes for the business development and substantial upbuilding of the city. In politics he is now a progressive and stands at all times for advancement in every relation of life.
Past and Present of Alameda County California, Vol. II
Published in Chicago by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company
1914
Pages 201-202
Transcribed by Linda Jackson 6/04/2008
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