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The Characteristics most responsible for the success of James B peckham are perseverance, determination and unswerving integrity, and they have indeed served him well in  helping him to attain his present high standing in the community.  Born in San Francisco, October 4, 1880, he was a son William H. and Elizabeth (Higgins) Peckham, who was born in San Jose, California, in 1849.  His grandfather came to California as early as 1846 and settled in Santa Clara County, suffering the hardships and privations of the pioneers of this valley. For a time the family resided in San Francisco, but later came back to San Jose, where the father passed away November 5, 1918; the mother is also deceased.
James B. Peckham attended the grammar and high schools and graduated from the latter with the class of 18999; later he supplemented his high school education with a course at Stanford University, graduating with the class of 1903.  In 1904 he was admitted to the bar and the same year entered the offices of Judge Gosbey and V. A. Scheller, and was employed in the office of the district attorney as assistant district attorney. For the past five years he has maintained offices of his own and is meeting with success in his chosen profession.  He has always been an admirer and supporter of Herbert Hoover.
The marriage of Mr. Peckman (sic) June 7, 1907 united him with Miss Donna Louise Buttner, and to them have been born two children, James B., Jr., and Donald B.  He is a lover of the great outdoors and when the opportunity affords itself, goes to the mountains or sea shore for his recreation.  The people of his home city and county unite in testifying as to the business ability, upright character and high principles of honor that form noticeable attributes of this native-born son of California.