San Francisco County
Biographies
MATTHEW
BRADY
For nearly a quarter century, Matthew Brady has been connected with the public administration in San Francisco, and in the various positions he has filled he has discharged his duties with conspicuous ability and in a manner to command the admiration of his fellow citizens. He is now district attorney of the city and county of San Francisco. In this city he was born April 1, 1875, his parents being Thomas F. and Elizabeth (Murray) Brady.
Mr. Brady acquired his early education in the public schools of San Francisco and received his professional training at Hastings College of Law, the law department of the University of California. In 1908, he was appointed a member of the civil service commission by Mayor Edward R. Taylor, and served for two years. In January, 1913, he was again appointed to the board by Mayor James Rolph, Jr., and in 1914 he was elected by his associates as president of the commission. On November 3, 1914, Mr. Brady was further honored by Mayor Rolph, when the latter appointed him to fill out an unexpired term as judge of the police court in San Francisco. He was regularly elected to this office in 1918, and upon the bench made an honorable and praiseworthy record. He was chosen by the voters for the office of district attorney of the city and county of San Francisco, and in fulfillment of the manifold responsibilities of this position he has amply justified the confidence placed in him.
On January 30, 1915, Mr. Brady was married to Miss Edith Crome of San Francisco, and they now make their home at 1445 Tenth avenue.
The political affiliation of Mr. Brady is with the democratic party, and he is a communicant of the Roman Catholic Church. He has wide connection with club and fraternal affairs of San Francisco, holding membership in the following organizations: the Down Town Association; the Maennerchor; the Companions of the Forest; the Daughters of Pocahontas; the United Ancient Order of Druids; the Woodmen of the World; the Foresters of America; the Loyal Order of Moose; the Improved Order of Red Men; the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; the Native Sons of the Golden West; the Commonwealth Club; the Public Spirit Club; the Olympic Club; and the Advertising Club.
Transcribed by: Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
Source: Byington, Lewis Francis, “History of
San Francisco 3 Vols”, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co.,
Chicago, 1931. Vol. 3 Pages 369-370.
© 2008 Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
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