Allan B. Ming
Who's Who in Arizona


Allan B. Ming, Assessor of Yuma County having been 
identified with the upbuilding of the state since 
1900 and having taken an active part in the development 
of the section in which he resides, is known as one of 
the most enthusiastic boosters for Arizona, especially 
for Yuma County, that is to be found in the Southwest.  
As Commissioner of Immigration he did much to make known 
to the outside world the advantages of Yuma County and 
by means of his publicity campaign while in this position 
and as President of the Chamber of commerce, the county 
received a strong impetus in its development and made 
rapid strides because of the class of settlers who were 
attracted to the vicinity.

Mr. Ming is the son of Charles H. and Louise Swackhammer 
Ming.  He as born in 1874 in New Jersey, where his father 
was engaged in the lumber business.  His ancestors were 
among the early colonial settlers and can be traced back 
to Revolutionary times.  Mr. Ming has been active in the 
Good Roads campaign and is one of the directors of the Yuma 
County Association; he is also a director in the Yuma 
Chamber of Commerce, one of the most wide awake 
organizations in the southwest.  He is interest 
in mining, irrigation and farming projects and is 
Secretary and Treasurer of the Thumb Butte Mining 
Company.  In politics he is a progressive Democrat 
and has held important positions in the party 
organization both State and county, having been 
a member of the State Central Committee and 
County chairman.  He is a member of the Elks and 
Eagles, and of other fraternal organizations, is 
one of the best known and best liked men in his 
county, and his administration of affairs in the 
Assessor's office during the past year has met 
with the hearty approval of the people interested.




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