The Valley of Heart's Delight
F S POTT, JR
From the Commerative Edition January 1, 1892, San Jose Daily Mercury
Surnames: Pott, Lux
contributed by jchavnar
MEN WE ALL KNOW
Biographical Sketches of Well-Known San Joseans
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F.S. Pott Jr.
This
gentleman, widely known as the manager of the great Fredericksburg
Brewery, is the son of the late F. Schunemann-Pott, who was the leader
of the German Free-thinkers in the United States. Mr. Pott Sr. was a
political exile from the Fatherland, and for many years presided over
the congregation of Free-thinkers at Philadelphia, coming to San
Francisco over twenty years ago, and assuming a similar office at that
place. He was the German Bob Ingersoll, and the most noted orator of
his race in this country. His death, widely regretted, occurred July
31, 1891.
F.S. Pott Jr., the subject of this brief sketch, was
born in Philadelphia, June 1, 1856, coming to California with his
parents in 1871. He had graduated from the High School at Philadelphia
at the age of 15, and on his arrival at San Francisco engaged in the
wholesale liquor business. In 1881 Mr. Pott removed to Walla Walla,
Wash., where he conducted a general merchandising business, coming to
San Jose in 1886 as the secretary and virtually manager of the
Fredericksburg Brewing Company. When the brewery went into the
syndicate in 1890, Mr. Pott became the manager in fact, since retaining
that responsible position. On September 9, 1891, Mr. Pott was married
to Miss Lizzie Lux, eldest daughter of Henry Lux of this city. During
the term of Mr. Pott's management many additions have been made to the
brewery, notably the immense malt house, the largest in the State. His
popularity with all classes, united with splendid business ability, has
added greatly to the local business of the Fredericksburg.
SEE EARLIER BIO OF F. S. POTTS, JR.
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