Founding Families Of Long Beach
Counts, John Ellis and Willie (Shelton)
Mr. J.E. Counts, his wife and two sons were born in Texas. They left Ranger, Texas for Mr. Count's health, lived in Globe, Arizona for a time and, when his health failed to improve, came to Long Beach in 1900.
He engaged in real estate business with a partner under the title, Stearns-Counts Investment Comapny with an office at the south-east corner of Broadway and Pine. They subdivided much of Alamitos Heights
The Counts had two sons, Carroll M. and Gerald Alfred. Carroll was admitted to the bar in 1916 and continues his law practice in Long Beach at present. Gerald was appointed to West Point in 1913 and later became a Brig. General. He rose to prominance as an educator as well as a military leader. Until two years ago, he was Dean of the Military Academy at West Point.
From Official Souvenir Program, Long Beach, Ca.
Diamond Jubilee, November 1st Through 30th, 1963
Courtesy of Historical Soiety of Long Beach
Donated by The Southern California Genealogical Society
Transcribed by Julie Appletoft
March 2008
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