*** Source: Who's who in the Pacific Southwest: a compilation of authentic biographical sketches of citizens of Southern California and Arizona. Los Angeles: Times-Mirror Print. & Binding House, 1913, 406 pgs. *** ---page 103--- & Co.; Member Co. L. Mich. Nat. Guards, 1902; non-comm. officer Cal. Nat. Guards, 1910-11. Member Republican County Central Committee, 1910. CORNELL, Fay Dey. Real estate. Res. 2975 Leeward ave.; office 317-22 Los Angeles Investment Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Belvidere, Neb., July 2, 1880; son of Henry William and Addie (Dey) Cornell. Mar- ried to Bertha M. Bessey in 1905. At- tended high school, Syracuse, Neb., 1896; Wesleyan Univ., Lincoln, Neb., two years. Moved to Oakland, Cal., 1899; secy. Jubilee Incubator Co., Oakland, Cal., which company later erected large factory at Sunnyvale, Cal.; moved to Los Angeles, Cal., 1897; organized El Sobrante Land Co. to purchase 43,000 acre El Sobrante de San Jacinto Rancho in Riverside, Cal.; organized F. D. Cornell Co., 1912. Member Los Angeles Realty Board; Los Angeles Athletic Club. CORNISH, Herbert L. Real estate. Res. 450 S. Occidental blvd.; office 300 Hibernian Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Cherokee, Ia., May 12, 1878; son of H. P. and Jennie L. (Tucker) Cornish. Married to Bertha J. Roth in 1906. Attended the public schools of Cherokee, Ia., and Los Angeles Business College. In fire in- surance business; in real estate busi- ness, 1905 to date. Vice-pres. Los Angeles Realty Board; secy. and treas. Agricultural Development Co. Member and dir. Jonathan Club; Masonic fraternity; Shrine; B. P. O. E. CORTELYOU, James G. Real estate. Res. 5970 Hayes av.; office 921 Title Ins. Bldg., Los Angeles. Born in Harlingen, N. J., Aug. 4, 1871; son of John Gardner and Mary (Van Zandt) Cortelyou. Married Ella Barber in 1893. Attended the public schools in New Jersey and Ewing, Neb., until 1886; Trenton Business College, Trenton, N. J., 1886-88. Book-keeper of bank, Ewing, 1888; asst. cashier, 1890; real estate business, Omaha, 1891; va- rious clerical capacities U. P. Ry., 1891-94. Moved to San Diego in 1894; to Los Angeles in 1895. Insurance business with Cortelyou and Giffen, later with W. A. Bonynge; active in real estate and was pres. of the Manhattan Beach Co., 1894-1911; owns and operates Manhattan Beach, also Shakespeare tract at Hermosa Beach. Member Chamber of Commerce and Municipal League. Methodist. COSBY, Arthur Fortunatus. Public utilities. Res. Jonathan Club; of- fice 724 Pacific Electric Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in San Francisco, May 22, 1872; son of Frank and Charlotte M. (Spencer) Cosby. Married to Virginia R. Dousman in 1904. At- tended Phillips Academy, Andover Mass.; graduated from Harvard Univ., A. B., 1894; from Columbian Law School, LL. B., 1895; Engaged in the practice of law in New York City; asst. corporation coun- sel, New York City, 1902-03; now secretary to H. E. Huntington, pres. of Los Angeles Railway Co. Enlisted as private in First U. S. Volunteer Cavalry (Rough Riders); wounded at battle of Santiago, Cuba, 1898; promoted to Captain and Asst. Adj. Gen. U. S. Volunteers. Served as member of executive committee of Citizens' Union, New York City, 1901-03. Member Harvard Club and Bar Assn., New York City; Military Order Santiago de Cuba. Episcopalian. COSGROVE, Arthur. Real estate. Res. 1044 First st.; office 1321 D st., San Diego. Cal. Born in Haverstraw, Rockland Co., N. Y., July 15, 1856; son of Samuel and Martha M. (Benson) Cosgrove. Married to Louise R. Kuhn in 1883. Attended public schools and Hasbrook's Commercial College, Jersey City, N. J. Office boy for Bramhall, Smith & Co., New York, 1871-73; with F. M. Gillett, 1873-75; Ege & Otis, 1875-77; with John Wakeman & Co. until 1887, when he moved to San Diego; engaged in importing teas, coffees, spices, etc., in partner- ship with G. H. Ballon, under firm name of Ballon & Cosgrove, 1889- 1907; in 1909 became interested in the Homeland Improvement Co., of which he is now pres., mgr. and dir. Mem- ber Masonic fraternity, 32d degree; B. P. O. E. Methodist. COTTON, Charles M. Real estate and investments. Res. 355 S. Hoover St.; office 712 American Bank Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Ft. Wingate, N. Mex., July 8, 1884; son of C. M. and Mary Alice (Crane) Cotton; married to Edna A. Peyton in 1908. Graduated from Mt. Pleasant Military Academy, Ossining, N. Y., 1902. Engaged in busi- ness with his father at Gallup, N. M., learning the different branches of the wholesale grocery business, 1902; gen. mgr. Los Angeles Motor Car Co., 1909; later was elected vice-pres. same; real *** end ***