Yolo County Biographies


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W. S. HUMPHREY
 
            W. S. Humphrey, harness-maker at Winters, is the son of E.A. and 
Louisa Catherine Humphrey.  His father, a native of Virginia, born March 14, 
1832, was a harness-maker by trade, and came to California in 1854, settling 
first in Sacramento, where he worked at his trade for some time  He then went to 
Liberty (now Galt), same county, and there owned and conducted a shop until he 
moved to Winters in 1875, and resided there until his death, November 17, 1889.  
He was a member of the Knights of Phythias.  Mr. Humphrey�s mother is living 
still.  Walter S. Humphrey was born July 6, 1860, in Liberty (now Galt), 
Sacramento County.  In partnership with a brother, R. L., born in the same place 
in 1864, he is carrying on his father�s business since his death, having now 
about $3,000 worth of stock, and employing one man.
            Mr. Humphrey married Ethel Stewart, who was born in Jones County, 
Iowa, the wedding taking place in Winters, July 17, 1885.  Mr. Humphrey is a 
member of Damocles Lodge, No. 165, K. of P.
 
Transcribed by Kathy Sedler, July 2004.
SOURCE:  Memorial and Biographical History of Northern California, The Lewis 
Publishing Company, 1891. pg. 352-353.