Alameda County Biographies

Frederick Christian Poock

Transcribed by Kathy Sedler

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	Frederick Christian Poock was one of those Germans who came to this country in 
order to profit by the larger opportunities which are within the reach of those who are willing to 
work, to strive, and to deny themselves in order that they may attain a substantial position in life. 
Mr. Poock was a German-American who combined in himself the characteristics of both nations 
and who won success along honorable lines by following the highest principles. He was born in 
Hamburg, Germany, January 27, 1862, and was a son of Fred C. Poock of Hamburg.
	The subject of this review attended the excellent public schools there until fourteen years 
of age, remaining in the famous Hanse town until he had reached his twentieth birthday, when he 
emigrated to America, making his entrance into this country by way of New York city. Until 1890 he 
traveled over the country, acquainting himself with conditions and gaining valuable experience, 
journeying from city to city and working at various occupations. In the latter year he arrived in San 
Francisco, and for two years held a position in a retail liquor store. He then came to Oakland and 
established himself independently in that business, conducting a place on Fourteenth street near 
Broadway, and there he continued until his death, on January 30, 1906, his demise causing sincere 
sorrow to his many friends, all of whom esteemed him for his good qualities of character. He was a 
courteous, obliging, kindly man who was ever ready to render a service to those in need and who 
would ever extend a helping hand when charity offered a plea. His genial manner, his heartiness, 
and the kindly spirit with which he judged his fellowmen won him the friendship of many in the city 
of Oakland.
	In Oakland, in 1890, Mr. Poock was united in marriage to a Miss Gunth, who survives him. 
Mr. Poock stood high in Masonry, in which he had reached the Royal Arch degree, and he was also 
a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. In religious belief he was a Protestant. In all the 
relations of life he proved himself worthy of confidence and enjoyed, in a large measure the respect 
of those who came in contact with him.

Past & Present of Alameda County, California � Vol II, S. J. Clarke Publ. Co., 1914, p. 399