*** 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 252--- [McMURTRIE, Leighton.] Married to Edna Daech in 1912. Attended Huyton College, Liverpool, England. Engaged in sheep farming until he moved to Cal., in 1905; entered real estate business, organizing the Leighton McMurtrie Co., 1910, of which he is pres. Has built McMurtrie Block, Barney, McMurtrie & Decker bldg., and Burnham-McMurtrie Bldg., San Diego, Cal. Member Cuyamaca, University, Coronado Country, Amplion, and San Diego Country clubs; Masonic fraternity, 32d degree; K. T.; Shrine; San Diego Rowing club (captain 1911). Presbyterian. McNAB, Thomas R. Physician and surgeon. Res. 519 W. Moreland ave.; office 515 Pacific Electric Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Chicago, Oct. 31, 1877; son of Joseph Darby and Elizabeth (Robinson) McNab. Married to May Young in 1904. Attended Riverside High School; gradu- ated from Medical Dept., Univ. of Cal., Berkeley, Cal., M. D., 1903. Prac- ticing in Los Angeles to date. Member Los Angeles Co. Medical Assn.: American Medical Assn.; California and Los Angeles Athletic clubs. McNAIR, Herbert L. Lawyer. Res. 1012 Beacon st.; office 501 Pacific Electric Bldg., Los Angeles. Born in Mich. in 1867; son of David and Lucinda M. (Sharp) McNair. Married to Martha Blumenberg in 1891. At- tended public schools of Mich.; grad- uated from Columbian Law school, Washington, D. C., LL. B., 1888; LL. M., 1889. Engaged in practice at Aspen, Colo., 1890-97; Denver, 1897- 1907; San Francisco, 1908; Los Angeles, 1909 to date. McNUTT, Porter Scott. Lawyer. Res. Glendale, Cal.; office 825 San Fernando Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Leatherwood, Clarion Co., Pa., April 15, 1861; son of Mathew and Mary (KirkPatrick) McNutt. Married to Fannie Suplee in 1903. Attended public schools and Oakland Academy, 1881; graduated from Pennsylvania State Normal school, B. E., 1884; Drake University, LL. B., 1891; A. B., 1896; Des Moines College, A. M., 1900. Professor of law, Iowa College of Law, 1892-1901. First employed in coal mines; taught school in Pennsylvania and California; principal of high school, Paulina, Ia., 1888-89; practiced law in Des Moines, 1891- 1901; in Nebraska, 1901-04; in Los Angeles, 1904 to date. Dir. Sycamore Canyon Water Co. Member Masonic fraternity, I. O. O. F., M. W. A. Republican. Presbyterian. McSTAY, Carl E. President McStay Supply Co. Res. 1418 Bank st., South Pasadena; office 363-67 Central ave., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Waterloo, Iowa, Aug. 19, 1873; son of Peter W. and Lizzie A. (Clough) McStax. Mar- ried to Mary L. Whitaker Oct. 15, 1897. Educated in the public and high schools of Virginia City, Nev., and Los Angeles, Cal. Apprentice in Southern Pacific shops Los Angeles, 1889-93; salesman Overman Wheel Co., Chicopee Falls, Mass.; asst. Supt. streets, Los Angeles, 1897-99: traffic mgr. Pacific State Telephone & Telegraph Co., 1900-02; organized McStay Supply Co., wholesale grocers in 1903, which continued until 1910, when it was changed to a mail order house, which it continues to date. Pres. McStay Supply Co.; dir. Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce; dir. Consolidated Farms Co. Member N. G. C., Co. A, 7th reg., 1890-93. Member Masonic fraternity; B. P. O. E.; Union League Club. McVAY, William Edward. Banker. Res. 1190 W. 29th st.; office German American Savings Bank, Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Dixon, Ill., Oct. 25, 1864; son of William J. and Sarah Moore (Strain) McVay. Graduated from public school, Dixon, Ill.; later attended Bryant & Stratton's Business College, Chicago. Moved to Cal. in 1887, and entered the employ of the Security Loan & Trust Co. of So. Cal.; later became secy. of same until Co. was absorbed by the Union Savings Bank, of which he was one of the or- ganizers; cashier of that bank until consolidation with German American Savings Bank, 1906, at which time he became vice-pres. of German American Savings Bank, which position he still retains. Trustee Whittier State School; Occidental College; dir. Union Rescue Mission; elder Immanuel Presbyterian Church. Member California and University clubs. MEAD, William. Retired. Res. N. Vermont and Glendower sts; office 408 Realty Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Lewistown, Ill., Jan. 11, 1862; son of Jesse and Emily (Bloomfield) Mead. Married to Nella Wilde in 1896. Received his education in the Lewistown public schools. Has resided in Los Angeles since 1886; in real estate business 1886-1900; organ- izer and pres. Central Bank of Los Angeles *** end ***