San Francisco County
Biographies
P. D. BRANDON
P. D. BRANDON, a
lawyer of San Francisco, was born
in England, in
1846, studied civil engineering during his youth, and in early manhood, in
1874, emigrated to the United
States.
Two years later he came to California, studied law, was admitted to the
bar in 1880, and since then has been successsully
engaged in his practice, which is mainly in the civil department of the law –
probate practice, real estate, land titles, etc. Coming here an entire stranger, his success
is owing to his own efforts. He has no
aspiration or taste for office, preferring to devote his time to the interests
of his chosen calling.
He is identified
with the order of Chosen Friends, for which body he drew up the constitution of
the present Grand Council of California.
He is also an active member of the Ancient Order of Foresters and of the
Sons of St. George, for which body he prepared the constitution of the Grand
Lodge of the jurisdiction to which he belongs, and is engaged in a revision of
the entire body of laws of the Supreme Lodge.
Transcribed 8-1-05 Marilyn R. Pankey.
Source: "The Bay of San Francisco," Vol. 2, Page 259, Lewis
Publishing Co, 1892.
©
2005 Marilyn R. Pankey.
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