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WILLIAM M.
NORTHRUP
William M. Northrup, a widely known and highly respected representative of the bench and bar of Southern California, has served as justice of the peace in San Gabriel township, Los Angeles county, since 1900, or for a period covering more than a third of a century. The width of the continent separates him from his birthplace, for he is a native of Rochester, New York, born August 28, 1866. In the acquirement of his higher intellectual and professional training he attended both the University of Chicago in Illinois and the University of Rochester in New York. He was admitted to practice in Illinois in 1888 and became a member of the California bar on the 7th of April, 1903.
It was in 1900, as indicated, that Judge Northrup was first elected justice of the peace of San Gabriel township, Los Angeles county, in which he remained up to January, 1935 buy the support and endorsement of the public. He has made a notable record for economy. In January, 1934, the Los Angeles County Bureau of Efficiency, after a survey of cost of operation of all justice courts in the county, reported that the San Gabriel township court cost less for operation than any other Class A justice court. San Gabriel township is the fourth largest township in the county, having a population of over fifty-eight thousand, and includes the cities of Alhambra, Monterey Park, San Gabriel and San Marino and unincorporated territory of Wilmar and Garvey to Walnut Grove and Encinitas as the eastern boundaries. Judge Northrup’s record on the bench has been characterized by the utmost fairness and impartiality. His opinions, showing great research, industry and care, are fine specimens of judicial thought, always clear and logical and as brief as the character of the case will permit. The judge maintains his law office in the city of Alhambra and aside from his professional attainments is a recognized authority on California history. His fellow citizens have found him a wise counselor and a stanch [sic] friend, and his support and cooperation can always be counted upon in matters pertaining to civic welfare and advancement.
Transcribed
by K.V. Bunker.
Source: California
of the South Vol. V,
by John Steven McGroarty, Pages 491-492,
Clarke Publ., Chicago, Los Angeles,
Indianapolis. 1933.
© 2012 K.V. Bunker.
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