Yolo-Sacramento County CA Archives Biographies.....Humphrey, W. S. 1832 - 
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Author: Lewis Publishing Co. (1891)

W. S. HUMPHREY, harness-maker at Winters, is the son of E. A. and Louisa
Catherine Humphrey. His father, a native of Virginia, born March 14, 1832, was a
harness-maker by trade, and came to California in 1854, settling first in
Sacramento, where he worked at his trade for some time. He then went to Liberty
(now Galt), same county, and there owned and conducted a shop until he moved to
Winters in 1875, and resided there until his death, November 17, 1889. He was a
member of the Knights of Pythias. Mr. Humphrey's mother is living still. Walter
S. Humphrey was born July 6, 1860, in Liberty (now Galt), Sacramento County. In
partnership with-a brother, R. L., born in the same place in 1864, he is
carrying on his father's business since his death, having now about $3,000 worth
of stock, and employing one man.

  Mr. Humphrey married Ethel Stewart, who was born in Jones County, Iowa, the
wedding taking place in Winters, July 17, 1885. Mr. Humphrey is a member of
Damocles Lodge, No. 165, K. of P.


Additional Comments:
Extracted from

Memorial and Biographical History of Northern California.

Illustrated, Containing a History of this Important Section of the Pacific Coast
from the Earliest Period of its Occupancy to the Present Time, together with
Glimpses of its Prospective Future; Full-Page Steel Portraits of its most
Eminent Men, and Biographical Mention of many of its Pioneers and also of
Prominent Citizens of To-day.

"A people that takes no pride in the noble achievements of remote ancestors will
never achieve anything worthy to be remembered with pride by remote
descendents." – Macauley.

CHICAGO
THE LEWIS PUBLISHING COMPANY
1891.


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