Background
WORKS, Lewis R. was born on December 28, 1869 in Vevay, Indiana, United States. Son of John Downey and Alice (Banta) Works.
District Court of Appeals Presiding Jus tice
WORKS, Lewis R. was born on December 28, 1869 in Vevay, Indiana, United States. Son of John Downey and Alice (Banta) Works.
Common Schools.
Admitted to Bar April, 1892. Elected Member Lower House California Legislature, 1899-1901. Served as First Assistant City Attorney, Los Angeles, 1907-1909, appointed by City Attorney.
Member: So. California Golf Association (President). Senior Golf Association, So. California (President).
American and Los Angeles Bar Associations. San Diego Lodge, No. 168, Elks (life, Past Exalted Ruler). Clubs: University, Lincoln (Los Angeles), Men's (Beverly Hills, President), Brentwood Country (President), City (Los Angeles, Past President).
Spouse Alice Pentecost, February 28, 1924, Los Angeles, California.