Background
Ralston, William Chapman was born on April 25, 1863 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of William Chapman and Lizzie (Fry) Ralston.
mining executive senator state representative
Ralston, William Chapman was born on April 25, 1863 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of William Chapman and Lizzie (Fry) Ralston.
Educated various private schools, and colleges Special course in mining, University of California, class of 1889.
Successively mine foreman, superintendent, manager and president, Fulton Iron Works, 1882-1806. President Humboldt Land & Cattle Company, since 1911. President West. C. Ralston Brokerage Corporation, Burlington Gold Mining Company, Julia Consolidated Mining Company, et cetera
United States appraiser, Portuguese of San Francisco, 1891-1893.
Member California House of Representatives, 1901 (speaker of House, pro tem.), State Senate 2 terms, 1903-1905. Assistant treasurer United States, at San Francisco, since 1907.
Member California House of Representatives, 1901 (speaker of House, pro tem.), State Senate 2 terms, 1903-1905. Member American Institute Mining Engineers (ex-v.-p.), California Miners’ Association (ex-president), Zeta Psi (Iota Chapter). Mason, Knight of the Order of the Thistle
Married Georgia Grayson, of Oakland, California, June 7, 1889.