San Francisco County
Biographies
GEORGE W. LEE
GEORGE W. LEE, License Collector, San Francisco, is a native
of Pennsylvania, being born in the city of Philadelphia, in 1856. He came here
with his mother during his early childhood and received his education in the
public schools of this city. After reaching manhood he engaged in a produce and
commission business. He was appointed chief bookkeeper of the street department
and held that position during the fiscal years of 1884-‘85, under the Ruggles and Patterson administration.
Mr.
Lee is in his political affiliations a staunch Republican. He has represented
one district on the Republican County Committee for eight years, and has held
the position of secretary of the Republican County Commission for four years,
chosen by the people at large. He was appointed to his present position,
Collector of Licenses, June 8, 1891, receiving a unanimous vote. He is what may
be called a self-made man, his success in life being wholly due to his own
earnest efforts.
He
is a member of the order of Foresters.
Transcribed
by Elaine Sturdevant.
Source: "The
© 2006 Elaine Sturdevant.