Tehama
County
Biographies
C. A. LUNING
C. A. Luning, who is in charge of the office of county surveyor
and makes his home in Red Bluff, was born in Tehama county,
November 21, 1885, a son of William F. and Fannie (Baxter) Luning,
of whom mention is made elsewhere in this work. His youthful days were spent
under the parental roof and the public school system of Red Bluff accorded him
his educational opportunities. At the end of his third year in high school he
laid aside his text-books and entered the employ of his father, who was at that
time county surveyor. C. A. Luning has continued in
the office without interruption since that time, save for one year, which was
spent in the office of the county clerk. His record is a most commendable one
and his ability and fidelity are widely recognized.
Mr. Luning was united in marriage to Miss Lillian L. Facht, a daughter of Michael and Susan Facht.
Her father followed the stock business, specializing in the handling of sheep
for a time, and he is now deceased. He is survived by the mother, who lives
with her daughter in Red Bluff. Mr. and Mrs. Luning
have one child, Farryll Deane, aged sixteen years,
who is attending high school. Fraternally Mr. Luning
is an Elk with membership in Red Bluff Lodge, No. 1250. Since age conferred
upon him the right of franchise he has voted with the democratic
party and he is a loyal adherent of any cause which he espouses. He
finds recreation in hunting but his official duties are his first consideration
and are discharged with thoroughness and capability.
Transcribed by Sande Beach.
Source: Wooldridge, J.W. Major History of the
Sacramento Valley California, Vol. 2 pgs. 86. The Pioneer Historical
Publishing Co. Chicago 1931.
© 2005 Sande
Beach.
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