Imperial-San Bernardino-Los Angeles County CA Archives Biographies.....Colson, James William 1874 - 
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Author: F. C. Farr (editor, 1918)

JAMES WILLIAM COLSON.—In the lexicon of human endeavor the world waits for no
man, and he who achieves today a laudable ambition is placed very naturally in
the column which represents the survival of the fittest. In passing it might be
stated with utmost sincerity that James William Colson, owner of a 280-acre
ranch in Water Company No. 5, near Holtville, is entitled to prominent mention
in these pages, as he is one of the progressive and influential citizens of the
Valley. James W. came to Imperial County in February, 1908, and was born at
Gays, Illinois, September 10, 1874, the son of Joseph and Mary I. (Curry)
Colson. The father of Mr. Colson died from the effects of valiant service during
the Civil war. His death occurred in 1886 and he is buried at Ashgrove,
Illinois. The mother of Mr. Colson at this time resides at Riverside,
California. Mr. Colson received his early education in his home town, leaving
school at the age of 11 years. During later years he assisted on the home place
and while still young matured a crop of corn which easily proved his knowledge
of ranching at that stage. Coming to California in 1902, he settled temporarily
at Redlands where he engaged in the orange growing business until he came to El
Centro. Upon his arrival in the Valley, Mr. Colson proceeded to branch out in
the real estate and insurance business. This pursuit he followed for eight
years. During February, 1916, James W. purchased the present property. He also
rented 320 acres of land, and thus having 600 acres at his disposal planted the
foregoing acreage in cotton. Politically Mr. Colson votes for the best man on
the ticket despite party affiliations. Fraternally he is a member of Tee Court
of Honor, Springfield, Illinois. He was married in Los Angeles, November 12,
1913, to Miss Hallie Bailey of Indiana.

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THE HISTORY
OF
IMPERIAL COUNTY
CALIFORNIA
EDITED BY
F. C. FARR

IN ONE VOLUME
ILLUSTRATED
Published by ELMS AND FRANKS
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA 1918


Printed by Taylor & Taylor, San Francisco


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