Imperial-Tehama-Los Angeles County CA Archives Biographies.....Morse, Fred C. 1891 - 1917
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Author: F. C. Farr (editor, 1918)

FRED C. MORSE (deceased) was numbered among the staunch and enterprising
business men of Imperial County, and he was highly esteemed among his fellowmen.
Mr. Morse was progressive and capable and his death was mourned by a wide circle
of friends. Mr. Morse was born in Red Bluff, California, April 18, 1891. He
acquired his education in the public schools of Los Angeles. Finishing his
education, he entered the employ of the Hoffman Hardware Company of that city,
where he remained for a period of six years. He concentrated upon his business
affairs, and won the confidence of all who came in contact with him. He also was
identified with the Pacific Hardware Company for three years. Mr. Morse engaged
in the auto service supply business in El Centro and later transferred his
interests to the present location, 741 Main Street. He was united in marriage to
Miss Madeline Ward, September 14, 1911. To this union has been born one son,
Fred C. Morse, Jr., born November 6, 1912. The management of the business is
under the personal supervision of Ellis F. Ward, brother of Mrs. Morse. Ellis F.
was born in Los Angeles January 19, 1901. He is a son of Ellis F. and Marie
(Romero) Ward. He attended the public schools of San Diego. Finishing his high
school education, he became associated with Mr. Morse, and after his death,
which occurred April 6, 1917, took the management of his business affairs. Mrs.
Morse takes an active interest in the social affairs of El Centro and is a
member of the Federated Woman's Clubs.

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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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