*** 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 395--- S. Dak., towns until 1888 when he moved to San Diego Co., Cal.; in business in Los Angeles, 1897-1908; returned to San Diego and is now engaged in real estate business. Member of the Ralston Health Club. Republican. WILDE, Charles Lawrence. City Clerk. Res. 1327 Van Ness ave.; office Room 2, City Hall, Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Iowa City, Ia., Aug. 1, 1861; son of Benjamin H. and Lavinia, (Foy) Wilde. Graduated from grammar schools, preparatory academy and business college, Iowa City. Associated with his father in mercantile business in Iowa City, Ia., until moving to California, 1885; associated with L. A. Rawson, grocer, 1885-87; real estate and insurance business, 1887-92; De uty Co. Tax Collector, 1892-93; Chief Deputy City Clerk, 1893-97; Deputy Assessor and Tax Collector, 1897-1903; Chief Deputy City Clerk, 1903-1913; City Clerk, Jan. 1, 1913 to date. Secy. Mexican Associated Oil Co. Member Masonic fraternity; I. O. F.; Knights of Maccabees; Union League Club. Episcopalian. WILEY, Walter Howard. Mining engineer. Res. 367 Bonnie Brae st., Los Angeles, Cal.; office same. Born in Trenton, Ill., Jan. 27, 1862; son of Martin and Emma (Danford) Wiley. Married to Laura Parshall in 1884. Early education received in public schools; graduated from the Colorado State School of Mines, 1883. Since his graduation has been identified as consulting mining engineer with many important development projects throughout western U. S., Alaska, South America and Asia. Member Amer. Inst. of Mining Engineers. WILHITE, Cyrus Warren. Nurseryman. Glendora, Cal. Born in Mo., May 23, 1871; son of Isaiah and Mary E., (Tout) Wilhite. Married to Gertrude Hildreth in 1905. Received his education in the public schools of into., and Fla. Engaged in citrus culture in Fla., until 1889 when he moved to Cal.; citrus nursery foreman at Riverside, Cal., 1889-94; nursery business for himself, 1894-1900; outside salesman for Capital Carriage Co., of Sacramento and Fresno, 1900-03, foreman and salesman; with Redlands Citrus Nursery, 1903-06; in charge of Glendora branch of San Dimas Citrus Nurseries, 1907-10; engaged in busi- ness for himself 1910 to date; estab- lished Wilhite Citrus Nurseries in 1910. Enlisted as private in Company C, Ninth Infantry First Brigade, N. G. C., 1891; honorably discharged at expiration of term in 1894. Member Christian church. WILKINSON, James Weddell. Real estate broker. Res. Van Nuys Hotel; office 511 Title Insurance Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Jacksonville, Fla., May 21, 1875; son of James and Amelia Sarah (Cross) Wilkinson. Unmarried. Educated in private school, Daytona, Fla.; public school, Oberlin, O., Oberlin College, Oberlin, O., graduating, 1897. Engaged in real estate and insurance in Daytona, Fla., 1906; moved to Los Angeles, Cal., and became connected with W. M. Garland & Co.; opened office under name of J. W. Wilkinson & Co., 1912 Secy. Laguna Land & Water Co.; secy. E. L. Potter Co., operating Van Nuys Hotel; city clerk, Daytona, Fla., 1896-1906. Member Masonic fraternity; Knights Templar; Shrine; California, Los Angeles Athletic and Los Angeles Country clubs. WILLARD, Henry. Real estate, mining, proprietor and owner Camp Bonita, San Gabriel Canyon, Cal. Born in Waitsburg, Walla Walla Co., Wash., May 26, 1864; son of Dennis and Sarah Ann (Barker) Willard. Married to Lucille Crothers in 1904. Educated in public schools, state of Washington, 1870-84. Engaged in horse and cattle business, Washington, 1880-87; real estate in Oaksdale, Wash., 1887-92; traveled over this continent and in Europe, 1892-94; moved to Los Angeles, Cal., 1895; engaged in real estate business 1895 to date; purchased Camp Bonita, San Gabriel Canyon, 1912, where he is now making extensive improvements in promotion of an attractive public resort. Has held official positions in a number of local corporations of prominence; second vice-pres. Cal. Acreage Homebuilders, 740 S. Hill st., Los Angeles; formerly a member of Co. D, 2d Regiment, W. N. G. Member Los Angeles Country, Sierra Madre and Knickerbocker clubs. WILLIAMS, Alexander McKee. Real estate and oil. Res. 1100 W. 41st st.; office 428-29 Security Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Hollidaysburg, Pa., in 1870; son of Benjamin and Anna R. (McKee) Williams. Married to Julia White, July, 1907. Educated in grammar schools of Hollidaysburg, Pa.; Western University of Pa., Pittsburgh, Pa. In mercantile business in Pa.; real estate, Chicago, Ill., 1897-1903; moved to Los Angeles, Cal., 1903; real estate and oil business *** end ***