Background
Wardell, Justus S. was born on June 30, 1872 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Benjamin Augustus and Pauline (Fliess) Wardell.
Wardell, Justus S. was born on June 30, 1872 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Benjamin Augustus and Pauline (Fliess) Wardell.
Educational public schools.
Began newspaper work in San Francisco, 1889. Assumed management Daily Journal of Commerce, 1897, owner, 1905-1919. Head of security business, San Francisco, many years.
Member California State Assembly, 1899-1901. Member Native Sons of the Golden West. Mason (Royal Architecture).; Clubs: Commerical, Commonwealth, Bohemian (San Francisco).
Married Clara Louise Kellogg, July 9, 1895. Children: Benjamin Augustus, Virginia Pauline.