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JOHN E. BUDD

 

 

            In the selection of their life-work, many of the men who owe their educational training to the splendid institutions of California have chosen the profession of law, as offering exceptional advantages to those possessing the mental equipment of keen judgment, logical powers of reasoning, and readiness in repartee.  Among those identified with the profession for many years, and who achieved success in managing the affairs of a large clientele, mention belongs to the late John E. Budd, member of a pioneer family of California and son of Hon. Joseph H. Budd, whose family history appears on another page of this volume.  John E. Budd was born in the city of Janesville, Wisconsin, October 18, 1853 being the second son of Hon. Joseph H. and Lucinda (Ash) Budd, descendants of ancestors honored in their several walks of life.

            Primarily educated in the public schools of his native city, John E. Budd came to California during early manhood and afterward entered the University of California at Berkeley, graduating from that institution in 1874.  He took up the study of law in his father’s office, and during October, 1876 was admitted to the bar before the Supreme Court at Sacramento.  Shortly afterward he became associated in practice with his father at Stockton, where he gained his first practical experience in the profession, continuing so associated for a number of years.  During the administration of Grover Cleveland in 1890 he was appointed receiver of the United States Land Office with headquarters at Stockton, and filled the position with recognized efficiency until resigning upon a change in the administration.  After having been associated for a time with his brother, James H. Budd, in a general law practice, during 1895 Mr. Budd formed a partnership with E. R. Thompson, and the firm of Budd & Thompson became well known throughout central California, both members being recognized as attorneys of ability and thorough acquaintance with the principles of jurisprudence.

Staunch in his allegiance to the Democratic Party, Mr. Budd was a prominent figure in local and state politics up to the year 1903, but from that time on he relinquished his association with public affairs in order to devote himself exclusively to the law.  For ten years or more he acted as a regent of the State University, and during the entire period he maintained a warm interest in the welfare of his alma mater, whose contribution to the educational uplift of the state he recognized as indispensable and permanent.  As a citizen he gave constant support to enterprises furthering the development of Stockton, giving liberally of his time and means to this end.

            By his marriage Mr. Budd became identified with a pioneer family of California.  Mrs. Budd, whom he married in 1887, was Miss Mary Haste, of Berkeley, a daughter of J. H. Haste, an honored and prominent pioneer of the state and for years a public-spirited citizen of Berkeley, California.  The only son of Mr. and Mrs. Budd is Henry B. Budd, a prominent civil engineer of Stockton, whose sketch appears in this volume.  The two daughters are May, the wife of Francis Irving Hodgkins, and Lucille, Mrs. Robert Roy Stevens, both of Stockton.     

 

 

Transcribed by V. Gerald Iaquinta.

Source: Tinkham, George H., History of San Joaquin County, California , Pages 1311-1312.  Los Angeles, Calif.: Historic Record Co., 1923.


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