Founding Families Of Long Beach

Loper, George

George Loper came to Long Beach in 1887 via covered wagon from Oregon. He attended the first school on Willow Avenue and lived on a ranch on Perris Road (now Santa Fe Avenue). He was the first City Marshall and carried out his duties mounted on a horse. He died in 1963. He had a sister, Sarah Garrison. Her son resides in Long Beach.

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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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