Independent Order of Foresters Archives

Biography of James L. Flanagan of San Francisco

James L. Flanagan, born December 24, 1865, in Sunol, Alameda County, California, was the manager of the State House Hotel in Sacramento. Known for his integrity and engaging personality, Flanagan significantly improved and expanded the hotel, making it a hub for politicians during conventions and legislative sessions. He began his career in San Francisco, later working at the Western Hotel before managing the State House Hotel in 1902. Flanagan was also involved in mining and banking, serving as the president of the Roseville Banking Company. He married Mamie Baker in 1896, and they were active in various fraternal organizations.

Biography of W. L. Clark of Forestville, California

The name of Clark is well known throughout Sonoma county, and especially in Forestville, where father and son in their several capacities have become familiar to every household, the former as postmaster of this town for many years, and the latter as a dispenser of meats throughout the town and surrounding country. Not only is W. L. Clark a native of the state, but he is also a native of Sonoma county, his birth occurring in Windsor May 8, 1865, the son of W. S. Clark and his wife, both natives of Illinois. During the period of gold excitement W. … Read more