William Theodore Vahlberg, outside representative and solicitor for the Santa Cruz Sentinel, first saw the light of day May 26, 1867, in the beautiful city of Santa Cruz, his father, William Vahlberg, being one of her pioneer residents and business men. He received his education in the high school of that city, and at the age of fifteen he entered the office of the Santa Cruz Sentinel, serving in the capacity of office boy. By close attention and conscientious labor he gained the confidence of his employers, who at the end of five years recognized his worth by promoting him to the position of foreman of the Daily Sentinel, the arduous duties of which he performed creditably for four years. His next advancement was to the position of outside representative and solicitor, in which capacity he is now serving. Mr. Vahlberg is a charger member of Santa Cruz Parlor No. 90, N.S.G.W., and is an active member of Branciforte Lodge, No. 96, I.O.O.F., and Alert Hose Company No.1.
On November 11, 1890, Mr. Vahlberg was married to Miss Carrie E. Palmer, one of Santa Cruz' handsomest and most charming daughters, who is also a native of the Golden State, having been born in Amador County. Mr. Vahlberg is an ambitious and energetic young gentleman, and his achievements and success so early in life are a pretty good voucher that he will make a very creditable mark on the world.
History of Santa Cruz County, California
by E.S. Harrison
Published by Pacific Press Publishing Company
San Francisco, Cal., 1892
Transcribed by Yvonne Valentine
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