Background
Jessup, Joseph John was born on December 18, 1856 in New Providence, Iowa, United States. Son of Elias and Mary Jane (Morris) Jessup.
Jessup, Joseph John was born on December 18, 1856 in New Providence, Iowa, United States. Son of Elias and Mary Jane (Morris) Jessup.
Graduate New Providence Academy, 1886. Bachelor of Science, Penn College, Oskaloosa, Iowa, 1891, Master of Science, 1892. Post graduate, University of California, 1900-1902.
Professor mathematics and science, Pacific College, Oregon, 1891-1896. President Whittier (California) College, 1896-1900. Instructor, University of California, 1900-1903.
Deputy city engineer, Berkeley, 1903-1908, city engineer, 1908-1918, construction engineering, 1918-1930.
City engineer, Los Angeles, 1930-1934. Consultant civil and mining engineer, 1934-1957.
Member (life) American Society of Civil Engineers, American Association Engineers and Architects. Member Society Friends.
Married Melissa Hammar, August 23, 1892. Children: Mildred, John Herschel, Mary Helen.