Sacramento County
Biographies
JAMES W. BREECH
JAMES W. BREECH.--The proprietor of Breech's Welding Works in Sacramento, James W. Breech, is well-known as a conscientious worker. He is a native of Iowa, born at Imogene on July 1, 1884, the son of Charles S. and Ada M. (Bradburn) Breech, the former now deceased. James W. Breech received a public school education, and after leaving high school decided to become a locomotive engineer. Beginning at the bottom, he gradually worked his way to the top until he had fulfilled his ambition, and served for six years as a fireman and an engineer. His next step on the rounds of ladder of life was in the welding and electrical business in Utah, where he continued until 1913.
In this year he arrived in Sacramento and was employed at this chosen vocation until 1921, when he concluded that he had worked long enough for others and decided to enter business for himself. He started his present business, now located at 1516 J Street, in February, 1921, and now employs two men of experience to carry on the work brought to his establishment. He has a modern equipment, and no job is too extensive for him to undertake; and he gives each and every job his personal supervision.
James W. Breech was united in marriage with Miss Ada E. Thompson, a native of Utah, and they have the following children: Bertram, Donald, and Charles Glenn. Mr. Breech is a Republican in national politics, while locally he supports the men and measures he considers best for the good of the whole community. He lives in his own home and enjoys the confidence of a wide circle of friends and business associates. His recreation is found in the ranks of the followers of Izaak Walton, and he also enjoys a good wrestling bout with his friends.
Transcribed by: Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
Source: Reed, G.
Walter, History of Sacramento County,
California With Biographical Sketches, Page 747. Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, CA.
1923.
© 2007 Jeanne Taylor.