Merced County Biographies

JAMES C. IVERS

Transcribed by Kathy Sedler

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        No citizen of Merced County is more highly honored and respected than 
James C. Ivers who, since 1914, has capably filled the office of county 
recorder. He has ably demonstrated his ability to handle the affairs of this 
office and has borne his part in the growth and advancement of his locality. He 
is a native Californian, born in Napa, on October 21, 1867, a son of Richard and 
Margaret (Tobin) Ivers. Richard Ivers came to California from Virginia in 1865, 
and at San Francisco, Cal., was married to Miss Margaret Tobin. They then 
settled in Napa County where Mr. Ivers engaged in farming until 1868, when he 
removed to Merced County, where he spent the remainder of his life. Both parents 
are now deceased.
        James C. Ivers received his education in the schools of Merced and 
assisted his father in ranching, and also farmed independently until 1903, when 
he became a deputy sheriff under John Swan and served for four years; then for 
the next four years he was engaged in ranching. He returned to the sheriff's 
office, where another four years were spent, and in 1914, he was elected to the 
office of county recorder and since that time has been re-elected twice.
        The marriage of Mr. Ivers united him with Miss Margaret Sullivan, a 
daughter of Joseph Sullivan who came to Merced County with the father of our 
subject. Mr. and Mrs. Ivers have an adopted daughter, Anna M. Mr. Ivers is a 
Democrat in politics, and fraternally is affiliated with the Woodmen of the 
World, the Modern Woodmen of America, and the Native Sons of the Golden West. He 
belongs to the Chamber of Commerce. His interest centers in Merced County, where 
he has been instrumental in forwarding the advancement of his community and 
where he has won and holds the esteem of the entire section.
 
History of Merced County, California � Los Angeles, Historic Record Co., 1925
page 883