San Joaquin County Biographies
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Transcribed by: Linda Diane Jackson 10/11/2009
ARTHUR L. BOARD
One of the comparatively recent additions to the business circles of Lodi is Arthur L. Board, who since 1918 has been the local manager of the Western States Gas and Electric Company, and whose business ability has resulted in a steady growth to the present volume of business done by this company. He was born near Oakdale, Cal., October 5, 1884, a son of Robert and Harriet Board. Robert Board crossed the plains with an ox team from Callaway County, Mo., and settled first at the Seventeen Mile Bar in Calaveras County. Our subject's mother was a native of California, whose father was a very early settler in the Golden State. There was a family of six children: Robert H.; Arthur L., the subject of this sketch; Mabel; Florence, now Mrs. Winfred Weber; Fred and Vesta, the two latter deceased. Arthur L. is the only member of the family residing in Lodi; the others all reside in Stockton.
Arthur L. Board was educated in the grammar schools of Calaveras and Tulare counties. When he was fourteen years old his family settled in Visalia; and he was fortunate in attending the schools in Visalia, where he attended for three years. Then he began to work for himself at anything he could get to do, doing mostly farm work. Next he went to the Imperial Valley, when that portion of California was in the early stages of its wonderful development, and there he engaged in general farming near El Centro for two years. Twelve years ago he began working for the Mount Whitney Power & Electric Company, and he remained with the company for nine years, his headquarters being at Visalia. Then, in March, 1918, he located in Stockton and began to work for the Western States Gas & Electric Company. On August 1, 1918, he was transferred to Lodi, where he became the local manager of the company.
The marriage of Mr. Board occurred in Fresno on January 30, 1916, uniting him with Miss Ida Olive Bailey, born in Madera, Cal., a daughter of Horace and Emma Bailey. Horace Bailey was a pioneer of California, and for many years engaged in the transfer business. He is now deceased. The mother is still living in Madera. Mrs. Board began her education in the grammar schools in Madera. She entered the San Jose State Normal, from which she was graduated, and then taught school for ten years in the Lowell school, Fresno, until her marriage. She was so well liked that the board of education asked her to continue teaching; but she declined, preferring to devote her time to her home. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Board: James Arthur, Mabel Jeanette, and Florence Nadine. Mr. Board is the owner of valuable real estate in Stockton and Richmond. A Republican in politics, he favors the men and measures supported by that party. Fraternally he is a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Lodi Lions Club.
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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