JAMES W. LARRICK

Sacramento County

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JAMES W. LARRICK

JAMES W. LARRICK.--A native of the Old Dominion, since 1905 James W. Larrick has been identified with the business life of Galt. He was born on February 2, 1856, near Winchester, Frederick County, Va., about forty-four miles from historic Harper’s Ferry. His parents were Jacob F. and Susan Adeline Larrick, descended from old families in that part of Virginia, and both lived to reach the ripe old age of eighty. The father spent most of his life in that vicinity, where he was well known as a hotel-keeper and also engaged in farming.

One of a family of four children, James W. Larrick was educated in the schools of Frederick County, remaining at home until he was of age. Starting as a clerk in a mercantile business, after he had learned it thoroughly he went into the business for himself at Middletown, Va., remaining there until 1905, when he disposed of all his interests and came to California, settling at Galt. After arriving here he established himself in the well-boring business, sinking wells for domestic use, and building up a good patronage in this line, in which he continued until 1917, when he became the agent for the American Express Company of Galt, a position he still occupies.

At Lexington, Va., October 28, 1886, Mr. Larrick was married to Miss Anna V. Kirkpatrick, a native of that place and a daughter of James and Elizabeth Ann Kirkpatrick, members of well-established Southern families, her father being for many years a tanner at Middletown, Va. Eight children were born to Mr. And Mrs. Larrick: Elizabeth Florence and Susan May, residing in San Francisco; Frank Clinton of Galt; William Kirkpatrick of San Francisco; Nellie Louise of Galt; Paul Andrew of Sacramento; Grace Rosalie of Excelsior, Minn.; and James Payne of San Francisco. It was on account of Mrs. Larrick’s failing health that the family removed to California, but she lived only a year after coming here, passing away in June, 1906, deeply mourned by her husband and children for her many lovable qualities. Mr. Larrick owns his home in Galt, but has disposed of his ranch of sixty-six acres which he bought a number of years ago. A Republican in politics, he is prominent in I. O. O. F., and church circles, being a past grand of the Galt lodge.

Transcribed by: Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.

Source: Reed, G. Walter, History of Sacramento County, California With Biographical Sketches, Pages 952-953. Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, CA. 1923.