Contra Costa County Biography

JOHN J. HAUSER

Transcribed by Sally Kaleta, December, 2006.

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John J. Hauser has been connected with the business interests of Martinez since 
January, 1907. He is one of the best-known undertakers in the Bay cities, and 
conducts one of the best appointed establishments in Contra Costa County. He was 
born in Napa County, September 27, 1881, and is a son of John and Mary Hauser. 
His father is a native of Germany; his mother came from Switzerland. His parents 
came to America in 1875, locating in Napa County, where his father died when 
John J. was but one and a half years of age, and his mother passed away when he 
was fifteen. Early in life he started for himself and decided to learn the 
undertaking business. In this connection he became identified with many of the 
leading establishments, and subsequently filled positions in San Jose, Fresno, 
Alameda, and other places. He has passed the rigid examinations that qualify one 
for this work. On January 1, 1907, he removed to Martinez and became chief 
deputy coroner under Doctor C. L. Abbott. This position he has since held. He is 
a member of the State Funeral Directors' Association and the San Joaquin Funeral 
Association, which embraces Contra Costa, San Joaquin, and Stanislaus counties. 
In both associations Mr. Hauser has held and is now holding important offices. 
Politically, he is a Republican, and takes an active part in the affairs of that 
party. Fraternally, he is a member of the Odd Fellows, and holds the office of 
noble grand in Martinez lodge. He is a treasurer of Martinez Aerie, F. O. E., a 
member of the Mt. Diablo Parlor, N. S. G. W., the Rebekah lodge of Alhambra, 
Martinez Council, I. D. E. S., the Moose of Martinez, Laurel Camp of Woodmen of 
the World, and Alameda Tent K. O. T. M. Mr. Hauser was united in marriage to 
Miss Mary Adeline Pope, a native of Vallejo, October 12, 1904. To this union has 
been born one son, Paul Herbert, who died at the age of two years. Mrs. Hauser 
is also active in club and social work, being a member and past president of 
Ramona Parlor, N. D. G. W. She also holds office in the Women's Improvement 
Club, and is a trustee of the Ladies' Institute.
 
Source: "The History of Contra Costa County, California", Elms Publ. Co., 1917, 
p. 486.