California Biographies

Source: History of Fresno County, California, with biographical sketches of 
the leading men and women of the county who have been identified with 
its growth and development from the early days to the present (1919)

History By Paul E. Vandor 
Illustrated, Complete In Two Volumes 
Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, California, 1919
 
Notes: Missing+page1185-1186

Transcribed by Peggy Hooper

This file is part of the California Genealogy & History Archives 
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GEORGE W. DAY. � Among the representative ranchers of Fresno 
County, an interesting example of what can successfully be accomplished by 
one with no previous experience is found in the person of George W. Day, 
local manager and sole representative of an English corporation that owns 
the Alameda Ranch of 480 acres, situated five miles north of Reedley. Mr. 
Day is a native of England, born in 1881, and after receiving a good education 
in his native land became an expert accountant and followed that profession 
until he came to America in 1913. He soon located in Fresno County, Cal- 
ifornia, and was employed as manager of the Alameda Ranch, that had been 
acquired by this corporation in 1912, for the ensuing two years. He was 
wholly inexperienced in raising fruit, but the two years he spent on the 
ranch soon gave him a working knowledge of the business and he studied 
every branch of viticulture and horticulture and decided he would own a 
ranch of his own. 

For one year he leased a peach orchard west of Fresno and by applying 
his experience already gained, and by hard work, he soon made a success of 
his venture. In December, 1916, he bought thirty acres of second bench land 
north from Reedley, improved to orchard and vineyard and gave it his per- 
sonal attention with the result that his net profits in 1918 were $4,928.78, 
and it is reported that in the eastern markets the fruit brought twice that 
amount. The results here shown prove that in ranching, as in other lines 
of business, a man can succeed if he applies scientific knowledge and methods 
to his business, and also gives it his undivided attention. 

In June. 1918, Mr. Day once more became the manager of the Alameda 
Ranch, and in this position is working for the interests of his employers with 
the same earnestness as he worked for himself. The example he has set may 
well be followed by others who wish to make a success of their ventures. 

In England, Mr. Day was united in marriage with Miss Florence Brown, 
a lady of many accomplishments, who shares with him the esteem of a wide 
circle of friends. Mr. Day is a member of the California Peach Growers, Inc., 
and the California Associated Raisin Company: and in fraternal circles he 
is a member of the Masons and Knights of Pythias lodges in Reedley. He 
is an enthusiastic booster for Fresno County and believes that there are 
better opportunities now than ever before.