A Leader In Lodi District
With the passing of John B. Cory, Northern San Joaquin loses one of its outstanding citizens, a man who pioneered as an orchardist and fruit shipper and was a leader in banking, building and business circles of Lodi. It was in large part due to the early experimental work in fruit growing on the part of Mr. Cory and his brother-in-law, Frank H. Buck, that the possibilities of the Lodi district became known, that land previously devoted to grain and melons was converted into one of the highly developed and diversified fruit producing sections of the state. A man in whom his fellow citizens reposed the utmost respect and confidence, he was looked to for leadership in many movements for the civic and financial betterment of his community. Helping to organize two of Lodi's banks, he was in succession honored with the presidency of both institutions. As a member of investment and improvement companies he had a part in the building of Hotel Lodi, The Lodi Theater building and modern business blocks of the city. Mr. Cory lived a full life. He maintained many contracts with his fellow men through fraternal, club and social activities. His country place, with its ideal appointments and surroundings, was the scene of a happy home life and charming hospitality. With Mrs. Cory he had traveled extensively. While devoted to his own section, he had the breadth and culture of one who is at home in the world's far place. Mr. Cory's life was rich in the living as well as in accomplishment.
John B. Cory, Well Known Lodi Business Man, Is Dead
LODI OFFICE STOCKTON RECORD, Jan. 1 - John B. Cory, business and farming leader in northern San Joaquin county since 1887, died at his home near here last night after an illness of several months. Cory was born in San Jose, February 20, 1854, the son of a physician. Graduating from the College of the pacific, he became interested in farming activities in the Vacaville district in 1882. In 1884 he married Miss Nellie Buck, sister of Frank H. Buck. With Buck, Cory founded the Frank H. Buck Fruit Company. Moving to the Lodi district in 1887, Cory and Buch purchased 400 acres of land northeast of Lodi and started the first large orchard venture of the district. The Cory home in the Bruella district has long been one of the show places of the county. When the First National Bank was organized in Lodi in 1905, Cory was elected it president. In 1922, when the Citizens' National Bank came into existence, Cory was president. despite his farming and business interests, Cory found much time for travel and for social life. He made numerous trips to points of world interest. He was a member of the Woodbridge Lodge of Masons; Stockton Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; Stockton Commandery, Knights Templars; Islam Temple of Shriners, San Francisco; Yosemite Club; Stockton Gold and Country Club, and the Lodi Rotary Club. Surviving are the widow and six sisters - Mrs. L. C. Ledyard, Oakland; Mrs. S. K. Ledyard, Los Angeles; Mrs. Charles Hablutzel, San Jose; Mrs. R. C. Hummel, Saratoga; Mrs. W. G. Alexander, San Jose, and Miss Sarah Cory, San Jose. The remains are at the Hale & Bawden parlors. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Stockton Daily Evening Record - January 1, 1931
Funeral Rites For J. B. Cory Draw Throng
LODI OFFICE STOCKTON RECORD, Jan. 2 - Funeral rites for John B. Cory, pioneer orchardist and banker and one of the most prominent citizens of the community, who died at 11:30 Wednesday night, were held this morning. Hundreds of friends attended. Rev. H. A. Shuder, former Pastor of the Congregational Church here, conducted the impressive service. Masses of beautiful floral offerings were banked in the Chapel. The service was held at 11 o'clock and was followed by entombment in the Lodi Memorial Mausoleum. Pallbearers were W. H. Thompson, James T. Langford, John Montgomery, Theodore H. Beckman. W. H. Lorenz and H. A. Fairbanks.
Stockton Daily Evening Record - January 2, 1931
John B. Cory was a prominent banker and rancher in Lodi. He grew up in San Jose, the son of Dr. Benjamin Cory, who arrived in California in 1847. He was survived by his widow, Mrs. Nellie Buck Cory; and six sisters: Miss Sarah Cory and Mrs. C. E. Hablutzel of San Jose, Mrs. Elizabeth Ledyard of Oakland, Mrs. F. K. Ledyard of Pasadena, Mrs. R. B. Hummel of Los Gatos, and Mrs. W. G. Alexander of Saratoga. He was the brother of L. L. Cory of Fresno.
San Jose Evening News - January 2, 1931
A Leader In Lodi District
With the passing of John B. Cory, Northern San Joaquin loses one of its outstanding citizens, a man who pioneered as an orchardist and fruit shipper and was a leader in banking, building and business circles of Lodi. It was in large part due to the early experimental work in fruit growing on the part of Mr. Cory and his brother-in-law, Frank H. Buck, that the possibilities of the Lodi district became known, that land previously devoted to grain and melons was converted into one of the highly developed and diversified fruit producing sections of the state. A man in whom his fellow citizens reposed the utmost respect and confidence, he was looked to for leadership in many movements for the civic and financial betterment of his community. Helping to organize two of Lodi's banks, he was in succession honored with the presidency of both institutions. As a member of investment and improvement companies he had a part in the building of Hotel Lodi, The Lodi Theater building and modern business blocks of the city. Mr. Cory lived a full life. He maintained many contracts with his fellow men through fraternal, club and social activities. His country place, with its ideal appointments and surroundings, was the scene of a happy home life and charming hospitality. With Mrs. Cory he had traveled extensively. While devoted to his own section, he had the breadth and culture of one who is at home in the world's far place. Mr. Cory's life was rich in the living as well as in accomplishment.
John B. Cory, Well Known Lodi Business Man, Is Dead
LODI OFFICE STOCKTON RECORD, Jan. 1 - John B. Cory, business and farming leader in northern San Joaquin county since 1887, died at his home near here last night after an illness of several months. Cory was born in San Jose, February 20, 1854, the son of a physician. Graduating from the College of the pacific, he became interested in farming activities in the Vacaville district in 1882. In 1884 he married Miss Nellie Buck, sister of Frank H. Buck. With Buck, Cory founded the Frank H. Buck Fruit Company. Moving to the Lodi district in 1887, Cory and Buch purchased 400 acres of land northeast of Lodi and started the first large orchard venture of the district. The Cory home in the Bruella district has long been one of the show places of the county. When the First National Bank was organized in Lodi in 1905, Cory was elected it president. In 1922, when the Citizens' National Bank came into existence, Cory was president. despite his farming and business interests, Cory found much time for travel and for social life. He made numerous trips to points of world interest. He was a member of the Woodbridge Lodge of Masons; Stockton Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; Stockton Commandery, Knights Templars; Islam Temple of Shriners, San Francisco; Yosemite Club; Stockton Gold and Country Club, and the Lodi Rotary Club. Surviving are the widow and six sisters - Mrs. L. C. Ledyard, Oakland; Mrs. S. K. Ledyard, Los Angeles; Mrs. Charles Hablutzel, San Jose; Mrs. R. C. Hummel, Saratoga; Mrs. W. G. Alexander, San Jose, and Miss Sarah Cory, San Jose. The remains are at the Hale & Bawden parlors. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Stockton Daily Evening Record - January 1, 1931
Funeral Rites For J. B. Cory Draw Throng
LODI OFFICE STOCKTON RECORD, Jan. 2 - Funeral rites for John B. Cory, pioneer orchardist and banker and one of the most prominent citizens of the community, who died at 11:30 Wednesday night, were held this morning. Hundreds of friends attended. Rev. H. A. Shuder, former Pastor of the Congregational Church here, conducted the impressive service. Masses of beautiful floral offerings were banked in the Chapel. The service was held at 11 o'clock and was followed by entombment in the Lodi Memorial Mausoleum. Pallbearers were W. H. Thompson, James T. Langford, John Montgomery, Theodore H. Beckman. W. H. Lorenz and H. A. Fairbanks.
Stockton Daily Evening Record - January 2, 1931
John B. Cory was a prominent banker and rancher in Lodi. He grew up in San Jose, the son of Dr. Benjamin Cory, who arrived in California in 1847. He was survived by his widow, Mrs. Nellie Buck Cory; and six sisters: Miss Sarah Cory and Mrs. C. E. Hablutzel of San Jose, Mrs. Elizabeth Ledyard of Oakland, Mrs. F. K. Ledyard of Pasadena, Mrs. R. B. Hummel of Los Gatos, and Mrs. W. G. Alexander of Saratoga. He was the brother of L. L. Cory of Fresno.
San Jose Evening News - January 2, 1931
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