Los Angeles County, CA, Biographies

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JOSEPH R. GARTHSIDE.
 
        Among the fine residence properties of Holt avenue is that owned by Mr. 
Garthside. In 1877 he purchased five acres in block 152, upon which he erected a 
modest cottage, and this he occupied with his family. While pursuing his calling 
as a carpenter and builder, he also commenced his horticultural pursuits by 
planting
his acres with oranges and other trees. In 1880 he purchased the five acres 
adjoining him on the east. The rapid growth of the city of Pomona caused his 
locality to be eagerly sought for residence purposes, and in 1886 he sold 
one‑half of his land. In 1888 he erected for himself a substantial residence 
upon the remaining five acres. Mr. Garthside is a native of Utica, New York, and 
dates his birth April 20, 1846.  His father, Richard Garthside, was a native of 
Lancashire, England, who emigrated to the United States in 1810 and located at 
Utica, where he followed the occupation of carpenter.  His mother, Isabella 
(Relton) Garthside, was also a native of Lancashire, England. He was reared and 
schooled in his native place, and at the age of seventeen years commenced work 
at the trade of his father. In 1869 he married Miss Mary E. Lewis, the daughter 
of Rees and Jane (Jones ) Lewis, both of whom are natives of Wales, but came to 
the United States in childhood. In 1873 the subject of this sketch left New York 
and located in the Western States, where he followed his trade as carpenter and 
builder until he came to Los Angeles County in 1877. Since that time he has made 
Pomona his home, and has been actively identified with its growth and 
prosperity. In his profession as a carpenter arid builder he has been engaged in 
the erection of many of its most substantial buildings. He is a representative 
and progressive citizen, and well and favorably known in the community in which 
he has so long resided. He is a strong supporter of church and school, and a 
consistent member of the Episcopal church, and also a member of Pomona Lodge, 
No. 246, I. O. O. F.; Pomona Lodge, No. 246, F. & A. M., and Pomona Lodge, No. 
225, A. O. U. W. In political matters he is a Democrat, but is liberal and 
conservative in his views. He has one child, Harry by name.
 
An Illustrated History of Los Angeles County, California �  Chicago, The Lewis 
Publishing Company, 1889   Page 488
Transcribed by Kathy Sedler