Merced County Biographies

ALBERT WALKER CHINN

Transcribed by Kathy Sedler

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        The name of Albert Walker Chinn has become well known to the citizens of 
Merced County and is synonymous with thrift, honesty and integrity. After coming 
to Merced in 1918 he acted in the capacity of representative of the California 
Nursery Company until entering the employ of the California Peach and Fig 
Growers Association. He was born in Lincoln, Nebr., Aug 2, 1883, his parents 
being Edward F. and Ida (Walker) Chinn. The father is now deceased and the 
mother makes her home with our subject in Merced.
        Albert Walker Chinn attended district school adjacent to Lincoln and 
then completed the high school course in Lincoln. After finishing school he 
worked in a meat packing establishment for ten years, and also engaged in 
ranching in Nebraska prior to coming to California in 1912. Arriving in 
California he ranched for six years, then when he came to Merced in 1918, he 
became the representative of the California Nursery Company. During the World 
War, Mr. Chinn served in the U. S. Army with credit to himself and his country. 
When casting his vote he considers man above party; fraternally he is affiliated 
with the Moose Lodge, and he belongs to the Chamber of Commerce of Merced.
 
History of Merced County, California � Los Angeles, Historic Record Co., 1925
page 840