Background
Thomas, William was born on September 5, 1853 in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Benjamin Franklin and Mary Ann (Park) Thomas.
Thomas, William was born on September 5, 1853 in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Benjamin Franklin and Mary Ann (Park) Thomas.
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard, 1873, Bachelor of Laws, 1876.
Practiced in San Francisco, since 1877. Member Thomas, Beedy, Presley & Paramore. An organizer, president 2 years, California Fruit Canners’ Association.
An organizer California Title Insurance and Trust Company, and chairman of its legal staff for many years.
Went to Europe, 1906, representing 60 law firms in collection of insurance from companies seeking to evade claims and secured $7,000,000 for San Francisco claimants. Overseer Harvard, 1916-1922.
Member Thomas, Beedy, Presley & Paramore.
Married Emma Gay, March 1875. Children: Molly McMullin, Helen Kimble, Benjamin F., Gertrude Boequeraz.