*** 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 245--- McCABE, Chas. M. Contracting plasterer. Res. 342 S. Hill st.; office 204 Henne Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in New York City, Apr. 23, 1844; son of Chas. M. and DeWhitta (Degad) McCabe. Married Mary T. Zehy, 1872. Education received in public schools of New York City. Has always followed the contracting plastering business and during his business career has plastered some of the best buildings in this coun- try, among them being Tremont Hotel, New York City; State Capitol of Colorado; Brown Palace Hotel, Denver, Colo.; Jevne Bldg., San Fernando Bldg., Hellman Bldg., New Times Bldg., Hall of Records, Los Angeles; Palace Hotel, San Francisco; Grant Hotel, San Diego. Moved to Los Angeles in 1900. McCABE, Henry DeBasco. Supervisor Los Angeles Co. Res. 1135 E. 24th st.; office County Court House. Born in Shelbyville, Ind., Dec. 22, 1866; son of Thomas E. and Mary (Robertson) McCabe. Married to May A. Jones in 1893. Received his education in grammar schools of his native town. Moved to Cal. in 1885; worked at carpenter's trade, 1885-88; engaged in lumber business in Mendocino Co., Cal., under firm name of McCabe Bros., 1888-91; station agt. at Piets, Cal., for S. F. & N. P. Ry., 1891-94; postmaster and agt. for Clear Lake & North Pacific Stage Co.; moved to Los Angeles, and engaged in contracting business in 1895; elected supervisor Los Angeles Co. in 1908. Pres. Metates Mining Co. Member Union League Club; Masonic fraternity; Shrine; B. P. O. E.; Foresters. Republican. McCAFFERY, Thomas. Automobile accessories. Res. 1136 Ingraham st.; office 1011 S. Olive st., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in San Francisco, Nov. 14, 1860; son of Thomas and Margaret (Riley) McCaffery. Mar- ried to Adella Sommerset in 1879. At- tended St. Ignatius College, San Francisco, 1866-69; St. Vincent's College, Los Angeles, 1869-71; high school, Los Angeles, 1871-73. Messenger and telegraph operator Western Union Telegraph Co., 1873-75; telegraph operator and auditor telegraph accounts with Los Angeles & Wilmington R. R., 1875-78; with Southern Pacific R. R. Co., 1878-1906; master of transpor- tation Pacific Electric Ry. Co., 1906- 07; gen. supt., 1907-11; gen. mgr. Automatic Distributing Co., 1911-12; dir. secy. and treas. Western Rubber Supply Co., Inc., 1912 to date. Member Jonathan Club. Democrat. Catholic. McCALLUM, Harry Stephen. Lawyer. Res. 1227 W. 47th st.; office 530 Title Ins. Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Fairchild, Ia., July 15, 1857; son of John J. and Mary Ann (Bates) McCallum. Married to Mary J. Boyd, 1908. Education received in Iowa public schools and preparatory school of Tabor College, Ia., 1869-70; did not attend school after thirteen years of age; studied law while working in the mines of Colorado, Utah, and Idaho, doing day labor underground. Admitted to bar by Supreme Court of Utah, after thirteen years of study. Worked in lead mines in Joplin, Mo., when a small boy; moved to Leadville, Colo., in 1878; drove a six-mule team; leased a saw and shingle mill; moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, 1883; worked in mines at Bingham Canyon; moved to Wood River, Idaho, 1883, and was mine supt.; served as chairman of Alturas co. Central Republican Committee; chief clerk House of Rep., 13th session, Idaho Terr. Leg.; aided in bringing Idaho into Union as state; vice-pres. Calabasas Oil Co. of Cal. After various mining experiences moved to Los Angeles, 1907, and has since en- gaged in the practice of law. Served as First Lieut. Tabor Highland Guard; later Adjt. and Lieut. Col., 7th Regt., Colo. N. G. Republican. Episcopalian. McCAN, David Chambers. Inventor; owner McCan Mechanical Works. Res. 939 S. Burlington ave.; office E. Adams and Long Beach ave., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in New Orleans, June 9, 1884; son of Charles Patterson and Mary G. (Tobin) McCan. Married to Mrs. Georgia Yenowine in 1904. Began his education in New Orleans, but went to Europe while very young, and obtained his education in private schools and col- leges; traveled extensively in England France and Germany. Returned to the United States, and engaged in foundry and machine business; moved to Los Angeles in 1905, and estab- lished the McCan Mechanical Works; has produced a number of mechanical inventions. Member of the California Club. McCAREY, Thomas Jefferson. Boxing contest promoter. Res. 3427 S. Hope st.; office 814 Washington Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Edwardsville, Ill., Sept. 22, 1869; son of Patrick and Mary (Stokes) McCarey. Educated in public schools of Edwardsville, Ill. Employed in hotel in Edwardsville, Ill., until 1899; moved to Los Angeles, Cal., 1890; with Empire [Laundry, 1894-98.] *** end ***