Sacramento County
Biographies
WILLIAM LEE BROSIG
WILLIAM LEE BROSIG.--A substantial citizen of Sacramento, who is ably discharging the duties of captain of Fire Engine Company No. 1, is William Lee Brosig. He was born in Texas, December 19, 1889, a son of Theo. L. and Marie (Hillman) Brosig, also natives of that state. William Lee Brosig attended school in his native state and remained there until 1909, when he removed to Sacramento and followed his trade of boiler maker in the Southern Pacific shops. He became connected with the fire department in July, 1914, first as a substitute, then on October 6, 1914, as a driver, which occupied him until 1919, when in October of that year he was promoted to the captaincy. The efficiency of his work and its acceptability to the people of the city are indicated by the fact of his continuance in the position for the past four years. He is public-spirited, progressive and energetic and in his public capacity has done beneficial and far-reaching work, being today among the most popular men on the roster of the city officials.
The marriage of Mr. Brosig united him with Miss Mabel Caroline Godergast, a native of Sacramento. Politically, Mr. Brosig is a Republican, and fraternally he is affiliated with the Red Men, Eagles and Foresters and takes an active interest in Firemen's Relief Association.
Transcribed by: Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
Source: Reed, G.
Walter, History of Sacramento County, California
With Biographical Sketches, Page 858. Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, CA.
1923.
© 2007 Jeanne Taylor.