The ideal conditions surrounding Pomona, educationally and socially, as well as the climate and physical attractions, have brought to the Valley many who have searched the state through for their homesite and future dwelling-place. Their active and successful business operations in Eastern states have enabled them to enjoy the remainder of their lives in hospitable California, and here they reap the fruits of their years of industry. Among these Quincy A. Bulla is prominent in local affairs in the Valley. Born in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Ind., September 21, 1848, he was raised on a farm and received his education in the country schools of that locality, and spent two years at Notre Dame University. In 1868 he removed to Iowa, and settled near Des Moines, where he engaged in farming. In 1886 he came further west, to Nance County, Nebr., and there farmed three-fourths of a section of land until 1903, which year marks his arrival in Pomona.
Far-sighted and with keen business acumen, Mr. Bulla at once saw the wonderful opoprtunities here in the Valley, and his loyalty to this section has never wavered since first taking up his residence here. While living quietly and enjoying the peace and beauty of his surroundings, he has interested himself in business affairs as well, and is a director and one of the organizers of the Home Builders Loan Association of Pomona, and is also a stockholder in the Pomona Manufacturing Company.
The marriage of Mr. Bulla united him with Miss Lorind A. Ritter, a native of Indiana, December 15, 1868. They were the parents of six children, all deceased. They attend the Unitarian Church, and enjoy the esteem and friendship of all who come in contact with them in their many years of life in the Valley. It is such citizens as these who have helped to bring Pomona to its present place in the sun.
History of Pomona Valley, California, with Biographical Sketches
of The Leading Men and Women of the Valley Who Have Been
Identified With Its Growth and Development from the Early Days
to the Present
Published in Los Angeles, Cal., by the Historic Record Company
1920
Transcribed by Linda Jackson 10/26/08, Pages 615-616
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