Kings County Biographies


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JASPER, GEORGE
 
     The well-known stockbuyer, George Jasper, of Hanford, Kings county, Cal., 
is a native son of the state, having first opened his eyes on the world in San 
Francisco, which city was his home until after he had entered active life on his 
own account. He was but thirteen years old when he began riding the ranges for 
the firm of Miller & Lux. Later he was in charge of their livestock in different 
parts of the San Joaquin valley until he became a buyer, in which capacity he 
traveled throughout the coast country in quest of cattle for that firm. For 
twenty-three years he continued in their employ, and in 1907 severed his 
connections with them and located at Hanford as an independent buyer. He buys 
stock in practically all counties in the valley, and ships about two carloads of 
hogs each week through the year, and about sixteen hundred to two thousand 
cattle annually. He is the owner of three hundred and eighty acres of pasture 
land located within six miles of Hanford. 
 
     In 1898 Mr. Jasper married Freda Von Helms, who has borne him two children, 
Myrtle and Tillie. Fraternally he affiliates with the Benevolent and Protective 
Order of Elks, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Woodmen of the World and I. D. E. S. 
As a business man he is in high repute and is privileged to take pride in his 
success because it has been won with principles of honor and square dealing. He 
takes a helpful interest in everything that pertains to the growth and 
development of Hanford, his public spirit impelling him to aid to the extent of 
his ability all movements for the general good. His standing in the community is 
all the more noteworthy because he is one of the finest and most satisfactory 
examples of the self-made man to be found in Central California. 
 
SOURCE:  History of Tulare and Kings Counties, California with Biographical 
Sketches - Los Angeles, Calif., Historic Record Company, 1913 Pp 461, 462
Transcribed by: Craig A Hahn