Merced County Biographies

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Transcribed by: Linda Diane Jackson 8/8/2009


CYRUS WILLIAM CROOP


Among the native sons of California conspicuous for their ability, enterprise and worth, is Cyrus William Croop, of Merced, who is actively and successfully engaged in the practice of law in his native city. He was born January 22, 1891, a son of Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Croop. Both parents are living retired in Santa Cruz, Cal., whither they removed in 1920.

Cyrus William Croop first attended grammar school in Merced, then spent two years in the Merced High School, and when the family removed to Santa Cruz he attended high school there. After graduating from high school he entered the University of California, from which he received his LL.B. degree in 1913. He returned to his native city and was associated with his father in the practice of law until January, 1919, when he was elected to the office of district attorney of Merced County; after one and a half years in this position he resigned and became associated with the Simonson-Harrell Abstract Company in the capacity of legal advisor; he also enjoys a lucrative private practice.

The marriage of Mr. Croop united him with Miss Tolbert Ford, also born in Merced, the daughter of the late G.W. Ford. Mr. and Mrs. Croop are the parents of one son, Cyrus William, Jr. Mr. Croop is prominent fraternally, being member and Past President of Yosemite Parlor No. 24, N.S.G.W.; Past Exalted Ruler of Merced Lodge No. 1240, B.P.O.E.; and a member of Yosemite Lodge No. 30, K. of P.; Merced Lodge No. 208, I.O.O.F., and Woodmen of the World.


History of

MERCED COUNTY

CALIFORNIA

With A

Biographical Review

of

The Leading Men and Women of the County Who Have Been

Identified with Its Growth and Development

from the Early Days to the Present

HISTORIC RECORD COMPANY

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

1925


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