*** 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 304--- years; general illustrating course with International Correspondence School, Scranton, Pa. Spent youth on farm in Southern Mich.; learned carpenter's trade in Ill., 1876-82; moved to Cal. in 1882 and followed his trade for two years; dealer in real estate, 1884-87; studied law in office of Judge York and was admitted to the bar by Supreme Court of Cal., 1892; engaged in the practice of his profession, 1892 to date; trustee of numerous large estates. Member National Geographic Soc. Methodist. PRESTON, Isaac H. Lawyer. Res. 2146 La Salle ave.; office 614 Laughlin Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Carroll Co., Ill., Feb. 27,1859; son of Jared R. and Marrilla A. (Stewart) Preston. Married to Lillie M. Morrison in 1886. Received his education at Rock River Univ., Dixon, Ill. Moved to Los Angeles, Cal., in 1882, and took special course at Univ. of Pacific, San Jose, Cal.; studied law in the offices of Judge Waldo M. York, Los Angeles, and was admitted to the bar in Los Angeles Oct. 1892. Republican. PRICE, Peter Miller. Automobiles. Res. 1371 Granada ave.; office 13th and D sts., San Diego, Cal. Born in La Salle Co., Ill., Nov. 18, 1858; son of James and Sinah (Dart) Price. Married to Harriet A. Smith in 1879. Attended country schools in Dekalb Co., Ill. Taught country schools, 1875-76; salesman in Iowa, 1876-78; traveling salesman, 1879-84; salesman for agricultural implements, Cherokee, Ia., 1884-90; salesman for McCormick Harvesting Machine Co. in Dakota, 1890; made asst. gen. agt. at Sioux Falls, Ia., same year; gen. collection agt., Omaha, Neb., 1892-94; asst. mgr. Moline Plow Co. at Omaha, 1894-96; mgr. at Moline, 1896; gen. trade mgr., 1901-08; moved to San Diego, Cal., and engaged in automobile busines. Vice- pres. Harris Seed Co.; secy. and treas. Helper Mining Co. Member Cuyamaca Club. PRIDHAM, Richard W. Manufacturer. Res. S. Pasadena; office 112 Center st., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in London, Can., March 7, 1856; son of W. C. and Elizabeth Pridham. Married to Althea L. Hait in 1891. Educated in the public schools of Canada; from the time he was fourteen years old until he was twenty-four he was engaged in the book binding business and thoroughly mastered the trade; moved to Chicago in 1880 and worked at his trade; moved to San Francisco, Cal., in 1881, and after a short time located permanently in Los Angeles. At the age of twenty-six engaged in the manufacture of paper boxes which business he conducts at present. Elected supervisor of Los Angeles co. in 1908, which office he holds to date; chairman Good Roads Committee of Los Angeles co.; elected chairman of the Board of Supervisors in 1911 and inaugurated purchasing bureau for the county. Member Merchants' and Manufacturers' Assn. of Los Angeles; Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce; Municipal League; Jobbers' Assn.; B. P. O. E.; Masonic fraternity; Shrine; W. O. W.; Annandale Country, Union League and Jonathan clubs. PRINSEN, John A. Insurance. Office 603 Laughlin Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Rochester, N. Y., Dec. 5, 1860; son of Cornelius and Magdalena Johanna (Pattist) Prinsen. Received is education in country schools of Holland, Wis. Clerk in his father's store in Holland, Wis., 1874-77; in office of Maj. Nathan Cole, Sheboygan, Wis., 1877-82; with his father in general merchandise business, Baldwin, Wis., 1882-83; moved to Chicago, Ill, and was employed by Theo W. Letton, western genl. agt. for the Fire Insurance Assn. of London, 1883- 89; special agt. for the Union of Cal. in Neb. and Kan. 1889-91; special a for Prussian Natl. Insurance Co. of Germany, in Ind. and Mich.; same, in Ia., Neb., Mo., Kan. and Minn., 1891- 97; with same company at San Francisco as general agent of Prussian Natl. Insurance Co., for Prussian Natl. Underwriters and the Netherlands Fire Life Insurance Co. of Holland with whom he has been associated for twenty-five years. Member Los Angeles Athletic Club; Ancient and Honorable Order of Blue Goose. PROBERT, Frank Holman. Consulting engineer. Res. Beverly Hills Hotel; office 314 Central Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in London, England, June 13, 1875; son of Isaac and Mary (Holman) Probert. Married to Jessie Agnes McGaw. Attended St. Olaf's Grammar School, London, 1886-93; awarded national scholarship, Royal College of Science, London, 1893; attended Royal School of Mines, London, 1893-96, graduating Associate Royal School of Mines (A.S.R.M.). Engaged in geological investigation of mineral resources of N. W. Ontario, *** end ***