History of Orange County, California, 1921, page 374
Wm. L. Benchley - As president and owner of the Benchley Fruit Company, W.L. Benchley has taken his place as one of Fullerton's progressive business men and is identified with every movement for the betterment of its civic and commercial interests. A native son of California, Mr. Benchley's entire life has been spent within its borders and so he has been familiar from his earliest childhood with all the details of the citrus industry to which he has devoted his time and efforts for a number of years.
W.L. Benchley was born at Ventura, Cal., on December 16, 1880, his parents being Edward K. and Emma (Wagner) Benchley. The early years of his life were spent at Los Angeles, the family removing to Fullerton in 1893, and here W.L. Benchley received his education in the grammar and high schools, supplemented with a two years' course of private study. He then became associated in the Benchley Fruit Company as a partner with his father and in 1911 he bought out his father's interests, since that time conducting the business of the company alone, and through his foresight and efficient management the affairs of the company have prospered and the volume of business has increased each year.
During the war Mr. Benchley was one of Fullerton's most patriotic citizens and he showed his loyalty by enlisting in the U.S. Army on May 12, 1918; spending some time in the officers' training camp at Camp Gordon, Atlanta, Ga. He was honored by recommendation for a commission shortly before the armistice ended hostilities.
Mr. Benchley's marriage, on June 26, 1906, united him with Miss Belle Jennings of San Diego, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jennings. An active member of the Board of Trade of Fullerton, Mr. Benchley is also prominent in fraternal circles, where his is a member of the Lodge, Chapter, Commandery and Shrine, of the Masons, and also of the Elks. He is also a member of the Hacienda Country Club, the Fullerton Club and the American Legion. Especially fond of out-door sports, he takes his recreation in hunting, fishing and on the tennis courts. Possessing the business ability that has brought his success in his own undertakings, Mr. Benchley can always be counted upon to give his time and energy to all public-spirited undertakings.
Wm. L. Benchley - As president and owner of the Benchley Fruit Company, W.L. Benchley has taken his place as one of Fullerton's progressive business men and is identified with every movement for the betterment of its civic and commercial interests. A native son of California, Mr. Benchley's entire life has been spent within its borders and so he has been familiar from his earliest childhood with all the details of the citrus industry to which he has devoted his time and efforts for a number of years.
W.L. Benchley was born at Ventura, Cal., on December 16, 1880, his parents being Edward K. and Emma (Wagner) Benchley. The early years of his life were spent at Los Angeles, the family removing to Fullerton in 1893, and here W.L. Benchley received his education in the grammar and high schools, supplemented with a two years' course of private study. He then became associated in the Benchley Fruit Company as a partner with his father and in 1911 he bought out his father's interests, since that time conducting the business of the company alone, and through his foresight and efficient management the affairs of the company have prospered and the volume of business has increased each year.
During the war Mr. Benchley was one of Fullerton's most patriotic citizens and he showed his loyalty by enlisting in the U.S. Army on May 12, 1918; spending some time in the officers' training camp at Camp Gordon, Atlanta, Ga. He was honored by recommendation for a commission shortly before the armistice ended hostilities.
Mr. Benchley's marriage, on June 26, 1906, united him with Miss Belle Jennings of San Diego, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jennings. An active member of the Board of Trade of Fullerton, Mr. Benchley is also prominent in fraternal circles, where his is a member of the Lodge, Chapter, Commandery and Shrine, of the Masons, and also of the Elks. He is also a member of the Hacienda Country Club, the Fullerton Club and the American Legion. Especially fond of out-door sports, he takes his recreation in hunting, fishing and on the tennis courts. Possessing the business ability that has brought his success in his own undertakings, Mr. Benchley can always be counted upon to give his time and energy to all public-spirited undertakings.
History of Orange County, California, 1921, page 374
Wm. L. Benchley - As president and owner of the Benchley Fruit Company, W.L. Benchley has taken his place as one of Fullerton's progressive business men and is identified with every movement for the betterment of its civic and commercial interests. A native son of California, Mr. Benchley's entire life has been spent within its borders and so he has been familiar from his earliest childhood with all the details of the citrus industry to which he has devoted his time and efforts for a number of years.
W.L. Benchley was born at Ventura, Cal., on December 16, 1880, his parents being Edward K. and Emma (Wagner) Benchley. The early years of his life were spent at Los Angeles, the family removing to Fullerton in 1893, and here W.L. Benchley received his education in the grammar and high schools, supplemented with a two years' course of private study. He then became associated in the Benchley Fruit Company as a partner with his father and in 1911 he bought out his father's interests, since that time conducting the business of the company alone, and through his foresight and efficient management the affairs of the company have prospered and the volume of business has increased each year.
During the war Mr. Benchley was one of Fullerton's most patriotic citizens and he showed his loyalty by enlisting in the U.S. Army on May 12, 1918; spending some time in the officers' training camp at Camp Gordon, Atlanta, Ga. He was honored by recommendation for a commission shortly before the armistice ended hostilities.
Mr. Benchley's marriage, on June 26, 1906, united him with Miss Belle Jennings of San Diego, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jennings. An active member of the Board of Trade of Fullerton, Mr. Benchley is also prominent in fraternal circles, where his is a member of the Lodge, Chapter, Commandery and Shrine, of the Masons, and also of the Elks. He is also a member of the Hacienda Country Club, the Fullerton Club and the American Legion. Especially fond of out-door sports, he takes his recreation in hunting, fishing and on the tennis courts. Possessing the business ability that has brought his success in his own undertakings, Mr. Benchley can always be counted upon to give his time and energy to all public-spirited undertakings.
Wm. L. Benchley - As president and owner of the Benchley Fruit Company, W.L. Benchley has taken his place as one of Fullerton's progressive business men and is identified with every movement for the betterment of its civic and commercial interests. A native son of California, Mr. Benchley's entire life has been spent within its borders and so he has been familiar from his earliest childhood with all the details of the citrus industry to which he has devoted his time and efforts for a number of years.
W.L. Benchley was born at Ventura, Cal., on December 16, 1880, his parents being Edward K. and Emma (Wagner) Benchley. The early years of his life were spent at Los Angeles, the family removing to Fullerton in 1893, and here W.L. Benchley received his education in the grammar and high schools, supplemented with a two years' course of private study. He then became associated in the Benchley Fruit Company as a partner with his father and in 1911 he bought out his father's interests, since that time conducting the business of the company alone, and through his foresight and efficient management the affairs of the company have prospered and the volume of business has increased each year.
During the war Mr. Benchley was one of Fullerton's most patriotic citizens and he showed his loyalty by enlisting in the U.S. Army on May 12, 1918; spending some time in the officers' training camp at Camp Gordon, Atlanta, Ga. He was honored by recommendation for a commission shortly before the armistice ended hostilities.
Mr. Benchley's marriage, on June 26, 1906, united him with Miss Belle Jennings of San Diego, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jennings. An active member of the Board of Trade of Fullerton, Mr. Benchley is also prominent in fraternal circles, where his is a member of the Lodge, Chapter, Commandery and Shrine, of the Masons, and also of the Elks. He is also a member of the Hacienda Country Club, the Fullerton Club and the American Legion. Especially fond of out-door sports, he takes his recreation in hunting, fishing and on the tennis courts. Possessing the business ability that has brought his success in his own undertakings, Mr. Benchley can always be counted upon to give his time and energy to all public-spirited undertakings.
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