Sacramento County
Biographies
EDWARD S.
CRAWFORD
EDWARD S. CRAWFORD.--A representative business man of Sacramento who is widely esteemed because of his practical experience and highly progressive methods, is Edward S. Crawford, of the Edward S. Crawford Motor Company, of Sacramento. He was born at Smith Center, Smith County, Kans., on February 20, 1880, the son of Alford Floyd and Laura (Eldridge) Crawford, worthy pioneer folks, of whom the father is now dead. They gave such educational advantages to their son as were possible in that time and place, but at fifteen the lad was compelled to go to work. He found employment in the manufacture of bicycles, in which corner of the industrial field he worked hard for eight years; he then took up the automobile business in various places, and in 1913 came to Sacramento, as manager for James F. Pieper. On January 1, 1920, the company with which he is at present connected was established and immediately secured his services. Mr. Crawford belongs to both the Rotary Club and the Chamber of Commerce. In matters of national political import, he is a Republican; but he favors a more non-partisan stand on local issues.
Mr. Crawford married Miss Flora Summers, the ceremony taking place at Cheyenne, Wyo. Her home was in Denver, Colo., but she was a native of Toledo, Ohio. Mr. Crawford is an Elk. He spent five years in Colorado National Guards, and during the World War rendered effective service by helping with the home guards, and also in the Liberty Bond drives. Deeply public-spirited, Mr. Crawford is particularly interested in Sacramento County, and leaves no stone unturned to assist in the great work having it come to its own, and as speedily as possible.
Transcribed by: Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
Source: Reed, G. Walter, History of Sacramento County, California With
Biographical Sketches, Page 892.
Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, CA. 1923.
© 2007 Jeanne Taylor.