Background
Clary, William Webb was born on October 15, 1888 in Northfield, Minnesota, United States. Son of Smith B. and Anna (Lathrop) Clary.
Clary, William Webb was born on October 15, 1888 in Northfield, Minnesota, United States. Son of Smith B. and Anna (Lathrop) Clary.
Bachelor of Arts, Pomona College, 1911, Master of Arts, 1917, Doctor of Laws, 1956. Private law studies; Doctor of Hebrew Literature, Claremont Graduate School, 1964.
Admitted to California bar, 1912. Deputy public defender Los Angeles County, 1914-1918, deputy county counsel, 1918-1920. Special counsel Los Angeles County Flood Control District, 1920-1921.
Assistant attorney California Railroad Commission, 1921-1923, with O’Melveny & Myers, Los Angeles, 1923-1971, partner, 1925-1956, of counsel, 1956-1971.
Vice-president, director Clary Corporation Special assistant attorney general State of California, 1945-1947. Member California Code Commission, 1944-1945.
Member of the board fellows Claremont U. Center, 1928-1971, chairman, 1953-1963, honorary. Member, 1963-1971, acting president, 1963. Trustee Pomona College, 1952-1962, honorary trustee, 1962-1971.
Member American, California, Los Angeles county bar associations.
Clubs: Lincoln (director, president 1956-1958), California, Sunset, Zamorano (Los Angeles, California).
Married Elizabeth A. Foss, June 20, 1914. Children: William Webb, Everett Burton, Mary Virginia (Mistress Garry West. Meeker).