Sacramento County
Biographies
JOHN WESLEY
MOSSMAN
JOHN WESLEY MOSSMAN.--An enterprising promoter of the legitimate subdivision and transfer of promising, desirable land, whose high standards and consistency in transactions, have done much to stabilize the realty market, is John Wesley Mossman, the junior member of Mossman Land Company. He was born on a farm at Hardin, Iowa, on October 7, 1884, the son of Albert Lee and Julia Murillo (Maxson) Mossman, the former now a partner with our subject in the above named concern. He attended the excellent common schools in Iowa, and later added to his educational outfit in the higher school of practical experience.
At Postville, Iowa, in the year 1910, Mr. Mossman was married to Miss Estelle M. Welsch, a native of the Hawkeye State, by whom he has had one child, Betty Lucile, an attractive young lady increasing in popularity. He belongs to the Odd Fellows; and when he cannot find diversion and inspiration enough in fraternal circles, he makes off for the out-of-door world, being very fond of both hunting and fishing.
The Mossman Land Company was established in October, 1920, to deal in choice city and country property, and opened its offices at 1009 J Street. Before coming to California, Albert L. Mossman had been in the real estate business, while our subject was conducting a garage; and their past experience has proven valuable to them in the new field and the newer country. They have thus far progressed so steadily that it is evident they are to keep pace with development of this favored section.
Transcribed by: Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
Source: Reed, G. Walter, History of Sacramento County, California With
Biographical Sketches, Page 915.
Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, CA. 1923.
© 2007 Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.