. History of the state of California and biographical record of Oakland and environs, also containing biographies of well-known citizens of the past and present. fine specimens as havebeen found in America. During 1907 and 1908much progress has been made in the developmentof these mines, known to contain precious stones,and they have been visited by experts from thediamond centers of the world. Although he isnot now identified with the Spring Valley Com-pany, Mr. Harris is still connected with min-ing interests, having a quartz mine in Mexico aswell as mines in both Plumas and Butte counties,a
. History of the state of California and biographical record of Oakland and environs, also containing biographies of well-known citizens of the past and present. fine specimens as havebeen found in America. During 1907 and 1908much progress has been made in the developmentof these mines, known to contain precious stones,and they have been visited by experts from thediamond centers of the world. Although he isnot now identified with the Spring Valley Com-pany, Mr. Harris is still connected with min-ing interests, having a quartz mine in Mexico aswell as mines in both Plumas and Butte counties,all of which he is operating individually. Prac-tically since 1850 Mr. Harris has given his un-divided attention to mining interests and is con-sidered an authority on all questions of min-ing, and his opinion is respected by all who knowhim. Mr. Harris was married in Cambridge, Mass.,to Miss Addie L. Taft, the descendant of May-flower ancestry, her parents being Owen and Ad-aline (Udall) Taft, both natives of Harris has among her treasured possessionssome continental money paid her great-grandfa-ther for his services in the Revolutionary war,. HISTORICAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECuRD. and also two badges worn by her father in theHenry Clay and W. H. H. Harrison campaigns. Personally Mr. Harris is a man of many parts,inheriting the strong integrity, honor and hon-esty which have characterized his career; pos-sessing unusual business ability which hasbrought him financial success; and in characterand disposition winning friends wherever he isknown by his demonstrated geniality, hospitalityand unfailing courtesy. As a citizen he occupiesa high position in this section of the state andcan always be depended upon to further anymovement brought forward for the advancementof the general welfare. JAMES B. MERRITT. The manufacturing interests of the baycountry have had in James B. Merritt an ableadvocate for many years, for he came to Cali-fornia in 1871, and locating in Alameda
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