Son of David Jacks and Mary Romie. Married to Bertha Burgess Wilcoxen.
Obituary:
Will Jack, native son of Monterey and member of one of the pioneer families of the community, passed away here this morning after prolonged illness. He was the son of the late David JACK and Maria Romie Jack, both of whom were members of old Monterey County families. Mr Jack had recently observed his 70th birthday. He was born here on 4 January 1867.
He received his early education at the University of the Pacific at San Jose, California later going to Cornell University and subsequently to the Harvard Law School where he graduated with the degree of LL.B in 1894.
Mr Jack was admitted to the practice of law in the States of Massachusetts and New York, being affiliated with the legal department of the German Legal Aid Society.
Later he returned to Monterey where he organised the DAVID JACK CORPORATION and became its President and General Manager. He served successfully in this capacity for many years.
Mr JACK also took an active interest in municipal affairs and was Mayor of Monterey during the years 1905 to 1910, during which time the city had a very successful administration.
He was a member of the Monterey Masonic Lodge and of the Knights Templars of Watsonville. He served as Master of the Monterey Masonic Lodge for a period. He was also a member of the Monterey Elks Lodge.
Will Jack was loved by a large group of friends who admired him for his integrity, honesty, and kindly interest in his fellow citizens. Among his acquaintances and business associates his word was always as good as his bond.
Mr Jack is survived by his sisters Janet (Jack) BALCH, Lee L. Jack, Mary (Jack) THOMAS, Margaret A. Jack, and Vida G. Jack and by his brother Romie C. Jack.
Funeral services will be conducted by the Monterey Masonic Lodge at 2PM. Monday afternoon from the Monterey Presbyterian Church. Rev. T.J. BARKLE will assist with the services. The Paul Mortuary is in charge of arrangements'.
Obituary:
Will Jack, native son of Monterey and member of one of the pioneer families of the community, passed away here this morning after prolonged illness. He was the son of the late David JACK and Maria Romie Jack, both of whom were members of old Monterey County families. Mr Jack had recently observed his 70th birthday. He was born here on 4 January 1867.
He received his early education at the University of the Pacific at San Jose, California later going to Cornell University and subsequently to the Harvard Law School where he graduated with the degree of LL.B in 1894.
Mr Jack was admitted to the practice of law in the States of Massachusetts and New York, being affiliated with the legal department of the German Legal Aid Society.
Later he returned to Monterey where he organised the DAVID JACK CORPORATION and became its President and General Manager. He served successfully in this capacity for many years.
Mr JACK also took an active interest in municipal affairs and was Mayor of Monterey during the years 1905 to 1910, during which time the city had a very successful administration.
He was a member of the Monterey Masonic Lodge and of the Knights Templars of Watsonville. He served as Master of the Monterey Masonic Lodge for a period. He was also a member of the Monterey Elks Lodge.
Will Jack was loved by a large group of friends who admired him for his integrity, honesty, and kindly interest in his fellow citizens. Among his acquaintances and business associates his word was always as good as his bond.
Mr Jack is survived by his sisters Janet (Jack) BALCH, Lee L. Jack, Mary (Jack) THOMAS, Margaret A. Jack, and Vida G. Jack and by his brother Romie C. Jack.
Funeral services will be conducted by the Monterey Masonic Lodge at 2PM. Monday afternoon from the Monterey Presbyterian Church. Rev. T.J. BARKLE will assist with the services. The Paul Mortuary is in charge of arrangements'.
Son of David Jacks and Mary Romie. Married to Bertha Burgess Wilcoxen.
Obituary:
Will Jack, native son of Monterey and member of one of the pioneer families of the community, passed away here this morning after prolonged illness. He was the son of the late David JACK and Maria Romie Jack, both of whom were members of old Monterey County families. Mr Jack had recently observed his 70th birthday. He was born here on 4 January 1867.
He received his early education at the University of the Pacific at San Jose, California later going to Cornell University and subsequently to the Harvard Law School where he graduated with the degree of LL.B in 1894.
Mr Jack was admitted to the practice of law in the States of Massachusetts and New York, being affiliated with the legal department of the German Legal Aid Society.
Later he returned to Monterey where he organised the DAVID JACK CORPORATION and became its President and General Manager. He served successfully in this capacity for many years.
Mr JACK also took an active interest in municipal affairs and was Mayor of Monterey during the years 1905 to 1910, during which time the city had a very successful administration.
He was a member of the Monterey Masonic Lodge and of the Knights Templars of Watsonville. He served as Master of the Monterey Masonic Lodge for a period. He was also a member of the Monterey Elks Lodge.
Will Jack was loved by a large group of friends who admired him for his integrity, honesty, and kindly interest in his fellow citizens. Among his acquaintances and business associates his word was always as good as his bond.
Mr Jack is survived by his sisters Janet (Jack) BALCH, Lee L. Jack, Mary (Jack) THOMAS, Margaret A. Jack, and Vida G. Jack and by his brother Romie C. Jack.
Funeral services will be conducted by the Monterey Masonic Lodge at 2PM. Monday afternoon from the Monterey Presbyterian Church. Rev. T.J. BARKLE will assist with the services. The Paul Mortuary is in charge of arrangements'.
Obituary:
Will Jack, native son of Monterey and member of one of the pioneer families of the community, passed away here this morning after prolonged illness. He was the son of the late David JACK and Maria Romie Jack, both of whom were members of old Monterey County families. Mr Jack had recently observed his 70th birthday. He was born here on 4 January 1867.
He received his early education at the University of the Pacific at San Jose, California later going to Cornell University and subsequently to the Harvard Law School where he graduated with the degree of LL.B in 1894.
Mr Jack was admitted to the practice of law in the States of Massachusetts and New York, being affiliated with the legal department of the German Legal Aid Society.
Later he returned to Monterey where he organised the DAVID JACK CORPORATION and became its President and General Manager. He served successfully in this capacity for many years.
Mr JACK also took an active interest in municipal affairs and was Mayor of Monterey during the years 1905 to 1910, during which time the city had a very successful administration.
He was a member of the Monterey Masonic Lodge and of the Knights Templars of Watsonville. He served as Master of the Monterey Masonic Lodge for a period. He was also a member of the Monterey Elks Lodge.
Will Jack was loved by a large group of friends who admired him for his integrity, honesty, and kindly interest in his fellow citizens. Among his acquaintances and business associates his word was always as good as his bond.
Mr Jack is survived by his sisters Janet (Jack) BALCH, Lee L. Jack, Mary (Jack) THOMAS, Margaret A. Jack, and Vida G. Jack and by his brother Romie C. Jack.
Funeral services will be conducted by the Monterey Masonic Lodge at 2PM. Monday afternoon from the Monterey Presbyterian Church. Rev. T.J. BARKLE will assist with the services. The Paul Mortuary is in charge of arrangements'.
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