Los Angeles County, CA, Biographies

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WILLIAM MULHOLLAND, Los Angeles
 
Born Belfast, Ireland, 1855, son of Hugh and Ellen (Deakers) Mulholland. 
Educated in Dublin public schools and under private instructors in mathematics 
and navigation. Followed a sea-faring life from 1870 to 1875. Came to Los 
Angeles in February, 1877, and since 1878 has been connected with the water 
supply companies of the city. Appointed Chief Engineer water department Los 
Angeles 1902 and still holds position; also is Chief Engineer and one of the 
leading promoters of the Owens River Aqueduct project. Mem. American Socy. Civil 
Engineers, Engineers and Architects Assn. Southern California, and California 
and Celtic clubs. Married, 1890, Lillie Ferguson; five children.
 
SOURCE: Greater Los Angeles & Southern California Portraits & Personal 
Memoranda, Lewis Publishing Company, 1910, P.140