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P. REDDY

P. Reddy, a prominent member of the San Francisco bar, is a native of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, born February 15, 1839. His parents were natives of Ireland. He received his education in his native State, and in February, 1861, came to the Pacific coast and engaged in mining. He subsequently studied law in Inyo county, and was admitted to the bar in May, 1867, engaging in the practice of his profession there until April, 1879, when he removed to Bodie. For several years he continued to reside there. In 1881 he opened an office in San Francisco, and two years later made this his permanent residence. Since then he has successfully conducted a law practice here.

Mr. Reddy was a member of the Constitutional Convention, representing Inyo and Mono counties. He was elected to the State Senate in 1883, representing the district of Mono, Inyo, Kern, Tulare and Fresno counties, and represented this important district four years. He was appointed Prison Director by the Governor, and resigned that office in December, 1890. He is the senior member of the prominent and well-known law firm of Reddy, Campbell & Metson.

Transcribed by Donna L. Becker

Source: "The Bay of San Francisco," Vol. 2, pages 140-141, Lewis Publishing Co, 1892.

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