Yolo County
Biographies
FORD G. SHAFFER
One
of the leading insurance and real estate firms in the Sacramento Valley is that
of Fred Shaffer & Son, of Woodland, of which Ford G. Shaffer is the junior
member. This is a progressive and enterprising
concern, conducts its business in accordance with the highest business ethics
and commands the respect of the public to a marked degree. Ford G. Shaffer was born in Idaho Springs,
Colorado, on the 20th of May, 1903, and received his early education
in the public schools of Denver, Colorado.
The family came to Woodland and he here attended and graduated from high
school. He then entered the office of
the county engineer, under Asa G. Proctor, and was so engaged until May 1928,
when he joined his father in the real estate and insurance business, under the
firm name of Fred Shaffer & Son.
They represent a number of the strongest and largest insurance companies
in this country and have placed an enormous amount of insurance in this section
of the valley. They have also built up a
large and important real estate business, handling both city and country
property, and are known as capable and dependable business men.
Mr.
Shaffer was united in marriage to Miss Charlotte Krebs, a native of Sacramento
and a member of one of this state’s old pioneer families. Mr. Shaffer is a member of Woodland Lodge,
No. 1299, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks; the Woodland Lions Club; and the
Carlton Club, a high school organization.
About six years ago Mr. Shaffer enlisted in Company B, One Hundred and
Eight-fourth Regiment California National Guard. He was successively promoted to sergeant,
second lieutenant and first lieutenant and has shown a deep interest in the welfare
of that organization. He is a man of
pleasing address and sterling qualities, has a host of friends throughout this
locality and is regarded as one of Woodland’s best citizens.
Transcribed by
Gerald Iaquinta.
Source:
Wooldridge, J. W. Major, History of Sacramento Valley California, Vol. 2
Pages 350-351. Pioneer Historical Publishing Co. Chicago
1931.
© 2010 Gerald Iaquinta.
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