*** 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 407--- contractor in oil fields of Pa. 1863-76; was also supt. and genl. mgr. of U. S. Oil Co. during his operation in Pa. fields; moved to Cal. in 1877 with an expert crew of drillers to work in Cal. oil fields; drilled first producing well in Cal. near Newhall in 1877; moved to Puente oil region in 1884 and drilled with great success; entered Sunset oil fields in 1890 and operated success- fully, drilling more than fifty wells scattered in the Sunset, Midway and McKittrick fields; prominently identi- fied with the development of the oil industry in Cal. and considered an authority on many matters pertaining to the oil business; delivered first carload of oil used for fuel purposes in the Lankershim Flour Mills of Los Angeles; this was the first oil burned for fuel in Los Angeles; pres. of the Andrews Oil Co. Active in civic affairs. YOUMANS, Edward T. Real estate. Res. 408 Occidental blvd.; office Los Angeles Investment Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Elmira, N. Y., Nov. 11, 1869 ; son of Edward B. and Louise B. (Towner) Youmans. Married to Louise Billings in 1893. Attended private and grammar schools, Elmira, N. Y.; graduated from high school, Washington, D. C., 1885; from Lawrenceville (N. J.) Academy; from Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, N. H., 1890. Studied law in his father's office, Elmira, N. Y.; moved to Washington, D. C., 1885, moved to New York, 1893, and was employed by the Bradstreet Co.; later organized the Associated Merchants of N. Y., of which he was pres., 1901-06; genl. mgr. Credit Clearing House, N. Y., 1906-09; moved to Los Angeles in 1910 and has operated in real estate to date; makes specialty of Riverside co. lands. Pres. El Sobrante Land Co.; pres. E. D. Cornell Co.; dir. Cajalco Water Co. Interested in oil and timber lands in Northern Penn. Member Commercial Law League of America; Chamber of Commerce, Realty Board and Union League Club, Los Angeles; Riverside Country Club; Automobile Club of Sou. Cal. Episcopalian. YOUNG, Almon M. Automobiles. Res. 1030 W. 35th st.; office 11th and Flower sts., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Adrian, Mich., Sept. 5, 1874; son of Samuel and Rosetta C. Young. Graduated from Adrian (Mich.) College; from Univ. of So. Cal. Cashier Bellaire Stamping Co., Harvey, Ill., 1897-1902; traveling auditor Armour & Co., 1902- 03; asst. cashier Home Savings Bank, Los Angeles, Cal., 1904-9; agent Columbia Motor Car Co., 1909-10; agent Thomas Motor Car Co., 1911; vice-pres, and gen. mgr. for this company, April, 1912, to date. Treas. Imperial Securities Co. Member Los Angeles Athletic Club. YOUNG, Edward Russell. Lawyer. Res. San Marino Court, San Gabriel, Cal.; office 408 W. P. Story Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Marshalltown, Ia., Sept. 10, 1876; son of William and Charlotte E. (Gifford) Young. Married to Belle Radcliffe Wiley in 1907. Attended public schools of Ia., and of Los Angeles; graduated from State Normal, Los Angeles, 1895; law dept., Univ. of Mich., LL.B., 1902; taught school during the period between his graduation from normal school and attendance at Univ. of Mich.; practiced law, associated with Judge J. W. McKinley, Los Angeles, 1902-07; deputy city atty. and first asst. city atty., 1907-11; now engaged in private practice. Member Los Angeles Country Club; Phi Delta Phi Legal fraternity. Republican. YOUNG, Frank Wilson. Architect. Res. 1001 S. Hoover st.; office 700-7 Lankershim Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Los Angeles, Cal., June 30, 1887; son of Robert B. and Mary C. (Wilson) Young. Unmarried. Attended St. Vincent's College, Los Angeles, Cal.; St. Mary's College, Oakland, Cal.; studied architecture in his father's office. Junior member firm of R. B. Young & Son Co., architects. Member So. Cal. Chapter of Amer. Inst. of Archts.; B. P. O. E.; Chamber of Commerce; Los Angeles Athletic Club, also first mayor of same; Jonathan Club; Native Sons of the Golden West. YOUNG, J. W. Real estate. Res. 541 West Fifth st., Long Beach; offices 33 Pine ave., Long Beach; 324 Central Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in San Francisco, Cal., Aug. 4, 1883; son of Joseph W. and Rose F. Young. Received a public school education. Spent five years in Alaska; three years with Arctic exploring expedition; located in Long Beach, Cal., in 1901, and has been engaged in real estate *** end ***