ALBERT E. LEITCH

ALBERT E. LEITCH.--An enterprising, successful representative of the kind of aggressively possessive men who go to make up the substantial character of Sacramento's industrial and commercial leaders, is to be found in Albert E. Leitch, the proprietor of the Leitch Draying Company, at 1116 Second Street, in the capital city. The Leitch Draying Company is a partnership and is composed of the two Leitch brothers, namely, James G. and Albert E. Leitch, who was born in the historic old town of Sacramento, on February 29, 1880, the son of Ed. Minor and Olive (Annis) Leitch, who came here individually about 1860 and were married some five years later; and the father was a well-known and popular conductor on the Valley Railroad. Having become initiated into transportation, he, the father, established this much-needed draying business, as far back as 1872, and he was fortunate in seeing it grow and develop, and in knowing that it came to play its part in the progress of the city and outlying districts. When he died, in September, 1914, he was mourned by the many who had come to esteem him. Mrs. Leitch is still living, the center of a circle of admiring and devoted friends.

Albert Leitch had the good fortune to be able to attend the excellent schools of Sacramento, and to be so well prepared, both as to book knowledge and industrial efficiency, that he was able to take a good post as fireman on a locomotive, and to hold down his job, with satisfaction to everyone, for the round period of five years. Then, with his brother Jim, he took over their father's business, and now under their spirited management, they keep five trucks steadily going, and maintain a safe and commodious storeroom besides. A Republican in matters of national political movement, but always a good non-partisan booster for his locality when it comes to getting the best men in office and endorsing the best measures, Mr. Leitch did patriotic duty as a vigorous captain of drives during the World War home campaigns, and has the satisfaction to feel that, while he and his brother have naturally looked well to their own business interests, they have also never turned a cold shoulder nor a deaf ear to worthy appeals for cooperation in matters of human suffering or the general welfare.

At Sacramento, on April 11, 1906, Mr. Leitch was married to Miss Hazel Scott, who shares his enviable place in social affairs. He is a member of the Native Sons of the Golden West, the Elks, the Odd Fellows, and derives part of his recreation from his attention to baseball and motoring. He is also a live wire in the Sacramento Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club. He is also a Royal Arch Mason, being a member of Sacramento Blue Lodge, No. 40, F. & A. M., and also the Sacramento Chapter.

Transcribed by Vicky Walker, 7/19/07.

Source: Reed, G. Walter, History of Sacramento County, California With Biographical Sketches, Pages 966-967. Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, CA. 1923.