San Joaquin County Biographies
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Transcribed by: Linda Diane Jackson 9/29/2009
J.N. ASHER
An enterprising merchant and successful business man of Stockton, J.N. Asher is half-owner of the Center Street Feed & Barley Mill, a substantial and prosperous business, and his progressiveness and thorough capability in this industry have advanced him to an influential place among the business men of the city. He was born in Rolla, Mo., August 25, 1865, his parents being farmer folk in that locality, and he was reared on the home place and attended the district school of that section. In 1890, accompanied by his wife and three children, Mr. Asher left Missouri for the West and located in Stockton the same year. He had married Miss Lulu E. Beets, a native of Tennessee, born of Scotch parents, and they are the parents of eleven children: Corie F., Mary E. and Margaret L., born in Missouri, while Leslie, Charles N. (deceased), Emmet, Maxine, Claude and Esther were all born in San Joaquin County.
Mr. Asher began farming on Littlejohn Creek near Farmington and was so occupied for seven years; then he removed to Stockton and purchased property on West Washington street and began work at the Crown Mills, remaining there for eight years, gaining a knowledge of the mill business that has been indispensable during the succeeding years; he then assumed charge of the barley mill for the Sperry Milling Company, where he spent twelve years. In 1916 he entered the mill business on his own account and bought a half-interest in the Center Street mill and his advancement has been gained through a recognition and improvement of opportunity. Mr. Asher has full charge of the plant, and oversees the scientific process of preparing poultry foods, etc. Thirteen years ago, Mr. Asher built his residence located at 93 Moss avenue, which has been the center of many delightful social affairs. Mr. Asher is a Democrat in politics and fraternally is a member of Truth Lodge, I.O.O.F., in Stockton.
History of
SAN JOAQUIN 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
HISTORY BY
George H. Tinkham
HISTORIC RECORD COMPANY
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
1923
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