*** 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 --- Los Angeles Co., in 1898 and served four years; Judge of Superior Court of Los Angeles Co., 1907 to date; owns and conducts 75-acre fruit ranch twelve miles from Los Angeles. Dir. Los Nietos Valley Bank, 1906 to date. Member Jonathan, Gamut, Union League, and other clubs. Republican. ROBBINS, Francis Caldwell. Mining engineer and metallurgist. Res. 915 W. Fifth st.; office, 1400 Hibernian Bldg., Los Angeles. Born in Portland, Ore., June 17, 1856; son of George C. and Mary Anna Constance (Hunt) Robbins. Married to Marian S. A. McKinstry in 1877. Received his education in Portland Academy; Upper Canada College, Toronto; and under private tutor. Served apprenticeship to Max Moeller, mining engineer and metallurgist, 1877- 78; independent practice in assaying and surveying, 1879-80; formed partnership with Max Moeller; supt. Kit Carson & Alexandria Mines, Eureka, Nev., 1881- 83; manager Eureka Consolidated Mines, 1883-86; examinations in Central America, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Alabama and Georgia, 1886-87; open- ing and operating mines in Georgia, 1887-88; moved to So. Cal. in 1889; secy. of first Cal. Committee of National Irrigation Congress; consulting engr. Pine Valley Water Supply Co., of San Diego, 1890-96; mgr. New Elkhorn Mining Co., Leadville, Colo., 1896-98. consulting engineer for Mackenzie, Mann & Co., Canadian Northern Ry.; mgr. Dominion Copper Co. and North Star Mines, 1898- 1902; engaged in consulting practice in Los Angeles, 1902 to date. Served in Second Colo. Inf., 1896-97; member executive committee of Mine Owners' Assn.; Amer. Inst. of Mining Engrs.; Council of Canadian Mining Inst. for British Columbia, 1901; former pres. British Columbia Mine Owners' Assn. ROBERSON, John T. Real estate. Res. 741 12th st.; office 405 American National Bank Bldg., San Diego, Cal. Born in Knox Co., Ill., March 19, 1876; son of James and Mary Ann (Smith) Roberson. Attended Indian Point School, Abingdon, Ill. Engaged in fruit growing in Vacaville, Cal.; with the Animal Trap Co., Abingdon, Ill., five years; moved to San Diego, Cal., in 1900, and engaged in lemon growing at La Mesa and Chula Vista, Cal.; now engaged in real estate and loan business in San Diego. Member Chamber of Commerce; San Diego Democratic Club. ROBERTSON, Howard. Lawyer. Res. 157 S. Wilton Drive; office 526 Merchants' Trust Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Salt Lake City, July 31, 1877; son of R. H. and Catherine Frazer (McCommie) Robertson. Married to Florence M. Clute in 1906. Received his education in the public schools of Los Angeles. Admitted to the bar in Los Angeles, 1901, and has since been engaged in the practice of his profession. Deputy city atty., 1905-11; chief deputy, 1911-1913; first asst. city attorney to date. Member and secy. of Board of Governors of Museum of History, Science and Art. Exposition Park, Los Angeles; member Los Angeles Co. Bar Assn.; Cooper Ornithological Club; associate member American Ornithologists Union; member Union League and City clubs, Los Angeles; San Gabriel Valley Country Club. Republican. ROBERTSON, Matthew S. Real estate. Res. 1027 Burlington ave.; office 301 Story Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Calhoun, Ga., Feb. 5, 1857; son of W. A. J. and Ruth (Hudgins) Robertson. Married to Margaret E. Skelly in 1886. Received his education in State Univ. of Ga. Engaged in mercantile business in Atlanta, Ga., 1883-86; moved to Council Grove, Kan., 1886, and was engaged in business there until 1892; traveled for St. Louis firm, 1892-1905; moved to Los Angeles, 1897; Real Estate business, 1905 to date. Member California City Land Co.; Orosi Orange Land Co.; Montecito Park Co.; Los Angeles Athletic Club. ROBINSON, Edward Burnham. Real estate and investments. Res. So. Pasadena, Cal.; office, 420 Story Bldg., Los Angeles, dal. Born in San Francisco, Cal., Feb. 15, 1879; son of E. I. and Clara (Garfield) Robinson; unmarried. Graduated from Lowell High School, 1899; Univ. of California, 1903. In practice as civil engineer, 1903-08. Pres. Robinson-Crane Co. Member California, Los Angeles Country, and Bachelors' clubs. ROBINSON, Edward I. Lawyer. Res. So. Pasadena, Cal.; office 420 Story Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Aurora, Kane county, Ill., Oct. 26, 1843; son of Robert and Louisa (Harper) Robinson. Married to Clara M. Garfield in 1870. Moved to California in 1851. Received his education in the public schools of California, and A. R Jackson's Private College, Sacramento, Cal. Read law in office of Crocker & Robinson, Sacramento, Cal., and was admitted to the bar, 1867. In law dept. Central and *** end ***