Biographies
WILLIS A. MACKINDER
This popular insurance man, auctioneer,
ex-editor and publisher, who is known throughout
Northern California, is a native of Young America, Washington County, Wis., and
was born March 18, 1861. In 1869, when he was about eight years old, his
parents located in Sonoma county, Cal., and later they
moved to St. Helena, Napa county. For five years Mr. Mackinder
was editor and publisher of the St. Helena Star, selling the paper to
engage in the real-estate business, in which he prospered until November 1,
1909, when he left St. Helena and came to Sacramento, where he has been
interested in the same line up to the present time and has turned some notable
deals.
For some years Mr. Mackinder
has given attention to general auctioneering, selling merchandise, personal
property, and real estate, and is one of the most successful in his line in
Northern California. His office is with the Fred J. Johns Co., No. 1023 Ninth
Street. As a citizen he is public spirited to an unusual degree, having at
heart the advancement of his city and county and assisting to the extent of his
ability every movement which in his opinion promises to benefit the general
public.
Transcribed by Sally Kaleta.
Source: Willis,
William L., History of Sacramento County,
California, Pages 970-971. Historic
Record Company,
© 2006 Sally Kaleta.