Monterey County CA Archives Biographies.....Trimmer, O. S. 1833 - 
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Author: Luther A. Ingersoll, Editor (1893)

O. S. TRIMMER, M. D., is a representative citizen of Pacific Grove and a d
leading physician of Monterey county. He is a native of Niagara county, New
York, where he was born, December 8, 1833. His parents were pioneers in Ohio,
where they lived for many years, and from that State Dr. Trimmer came to
California, in 1873.

  Dr. Trimmer received his early education in the public schools of his Ohio
home, and later took a course of study at Kingsville Academy, and then assisted
his father in the lumber business, and later taught school. In 1858 he took up
the study of medicine and in pursuit of this attended the Michigan University,
at Ann Arbor, and still later attended the Cleveland, Ohio, Medical College and
from there received his diploma, in 1864. He then entered upon the practice of
his profession at Pierpont, Ashtabula county, Ohio, and there continued until he
came to the coast as aforesaid.

  Dr. Trimmer located at Salinas, where he enjoyed a large professional
practice, and the confidence and esteem of the public. During his fifteen years'
residence at Salinas he was elected on the City Board of Councilmen, took an
active official part in the public administration of the public schools, and
held the offices of County Coroner and Public Administrator. He took up his
residence in Pacific, in 1888, where he has largely invested in realty, and is
here recognized as a substantial and influential citizen. Upon the incorporation
of the city of Pacific Grove, Dr. Trimmer was elected a Councilman and chosen
Chairman, which office he still holds.

  In 1859 Dr. Trimmer was married, to Miss Rodah Benjamin, a lady of
intellectual accomplishments and social culture. Their family residence on
Laurel avenue is one of the most spacious and elegant in its appointments in
Monterey county. Dr. Trimmer is a member of Sausal A. O. U. W., Fraternal Lodge,
Salinas I. O. O. F., Salinas Lodge, No. 204, F. & A. M., Royal Arch and Chapter,
No. 95, Watsonville Commandery, Knight Templars, No. 22, and the Order of
Eastern Star, No. 47.


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Memorial and Biographical History of the Coast Counties of Central California.

Illustrated.

Containing a History of this Important Section of the Pacific Coast from the
Earliest Period of its Discovery to the Present Time, together with Glimpses of
its Auspicious Future; Illustrations and Full-Page Portraits of some of its
Eminent Men, and Biographical Mention of many of its Pioneers, and Prominent
Citizens of To-day.



HENRY D. BARROWS,
Editor of the Historical Department.

LUTHER A. INGERSOLL,
Editor of the Biographical Department.

"A people that take no pride in the noble achievements of remote ancestors will
never achieve anything worthy to be remembered with pride by remote
descendants."-Macaulay.


CHICAGO: THE LEWIS PUBLISHING COMPANY.
1893.


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