Sacramento County
Biographies
AUGUSTUS
JAMES AFFLECK
AUGUSTUS JAMES AFFLECK.--A young man of sterling worth is Augustus James Affleck, who, by strict integrity and close application to business, has been amply rewarded for his industry and perseverance. He was born on February 23, 1893, at St. George, Utah, the son of James Thomas and Elizabeth (Hardy) Affleck, his father being a well-known physician and surgeon at Sacramento.
Augustus James Affleck received an very liberal education. He attended the elementary schools of Utah, and upon his arrival in California, at the age of sixteen, he became a student in the California high schools, graduating from Sacramento. In 1916 he received his Ph. G. Degree from the University of California, and in 1920 he received his A. B. Degree in Bacteriology from Stanford University. For one year he was engaged in research work for Stanford University. During his course at college he practiced pharmacy. In 1921 he opened his own place of business in the Elks’ building in Sacramento. He is an expert bacteriologist and pharmacist and carries a full line of physicians’ supplies, etc. His pharmaceutical work is confined solely to prescription work.
Fraternally, Mr. Affleck is an Elk and a member of the fraternity Kappa Psi. He is also a member of the Society of American Bacteriologists. Politically, he is a Republican and is deeply interested in the welfare of his community.
Transcribed by: Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
Source: Reed, G. Walter, History of Sacramento County, California With
Biographical Sketches, Page 895.
Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, CA. 1923.
© 2007 Jeanne Taylor.