San Francisco
County
Biographies
ANDREW
CHRISTIE CUNNINGHAM
Co-operative associations, beneficiary and
fraternal orders have enlisted the best
efforts of a large number of our prominent
professional men, artisans and capitalists.
Among these the subject of our
sketch has gained popularity and has the confidence of his associates and
co-workers in the numerous beneficiary organizations of which he is a member.
He was born in Scotland in 1863, and was schooled in the rough rugged elements
surrounding life in his mountainous home. His early life was one of industry
and close application to industrial pursuits. His education was thorough and he
commenced his chosen occupation at the age of fourteen years, that of a
designer and engraver on wood. Following the custom of his native land he
served an apprenticeship of seven years under systematic and able
instructors---a judicious training that has enabled him in a large measure to
attain the leading position he now occupies in his profession.
He came to California in 1884 and
after a short period spent in Los Angeles settled in San Francisco and is now
the proprietor of the Acme Engraving Company.
He is a leading member of Golden
State Lodge, No. 7495, Independent Order of Foresters of America, and Golden
Fleece Lodge, No. 11, Royal Argosy. In the Order of Chosen Friends he has been
active, energetic and is recognized as one of the sagacious leaders of this
growing order. He joined Eclectic Council No. 55, O. C. F., in 1866 (sic) passed
through all the official stations and now holds the title of Past Chief Councillor. He is
married to a gifted and estimable woman and his marital relations have been
most happy. Brother Cunningham is in the prime and vigor of manhood, has a
pleasing address and has a bright future as a skilled artisan.
He has a kind and sympathizing
disposition, and a great benevolent heart that is quickened at the call of
suffering humanity. His own experience and struggles in the battle of life have
intensified and crystallized his benevolent nature, so that in these raternal (sic) societies he has found a field where labor
is recreation and suffering humanity has enlisted a leader whose arduous toil sweeteus (sic) life.
Transcribed By: Cecelia M. Setty.
Source: “Illustrated Fraternal Directory Including
Educational Institutions on the Pacific Coast, Page 271a, Publ. Bancroft
Co., San Francisco. Cal. 1889.
© 2012 Cecelia M. Setty.
San Francisco County Biographies