San
Joaquin County
Biographies
JOHN NEWTON WILHOIT
Representing the fourth generation
of California pioneers on the maternal side and the third on the paternal, John
Newton Wilhoit can well look back with pride on the achievements of his
forebears in the part they played in the early days in the upbuilding and
development that has transformed San Joaquin County from a wilderness to a
garden spot. Born on August 12, 1892, he
is the son of George Ewell and Jessie Lee (Woods)
Wilhoit, and the grandson of Roley E. Wilhoit and
John Newton Woods, more extensive life histories of these pioneer families
being found elsewhere in this volume.
Reared in his native city of
Stockton, Mr. Wilhoit attended the public schools there, supplemented with a
course at Belmont Military Academy. When
the United States entered the world conflict, he enlisted with the American
Ambulance Corps and went overseas, serving with his unit until ill-health
forced him to return to California.
After his recovery he again enlisted and was stationed at Camp Lewis
until his health again became impaired, when he entered the secret service of
his country, serving in this department of activity until the close of the
war. He then gave his attention to
looking after his vineyard near Lodi and his city property, being half owner of
the Douglass-Wilhoit Building. Later he
established himself in the bond brokerage business at San Francisco, where he
has met with splendid success in handling high grade bonds and securities.
Mr. Wilhoit’s
first marriage was to Miss Merle R. Gossett and to them was born a son,
Douglass Woods Wilhoit. His second
marriage united him with Mrs. Ethel Nixon of San Francisco and they are now
traveling in Europe. Mr. Wilhoit is a
member of Grace Methodist Church, Stockton; he is also a member of the Anteros
Club and on account of his pioneer ancestors is a member of the San Joaquin
County Pioneers. He is a well-traveled
young man having been with his parents on their Mediterranean cruise as well as
their trip to Continental Europe and England.
He also made a trip around the world and has visited the West Indies
besides traveling extensively over the Western Hemisphere.
Transcribed by Gerald Iaquinta.
Source: Tinkham, George
H., History of San Joaquin County, California , Page
363. Los Angeles, Calif.: Historic
Record Co., 1923.
© 2011 Gerald Iaquinta.
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