Biographical Sketch of James Bessant

James Bessant was born in England, November 5, 1817, and is a son of Isaac Bessant, a well-known pioneer of this valley. Our subject had to endure the hardships of the early days, but at this time he has for his labors and industry a pleasant home on Base Line, two and one half-miles northeast of San Bernardino.

He has recently built a neat residence and with his family is enjoying the comforts of life. He was married December 25, 1874, to Miss Elsie Cline, born at El Monte, Los Angeles County, in February 1856. She is a daughter of Henry Cline, a well-known pioneer of this county. This union was blessed with seven children, viz.: Sarah, Walter, Jodie, William, Rosa, Martha and Susan. Mr. Bessant is an active and enthusiastic worker in the interests of the Democratic Party.


Surnames:
Bessant,

Topics:
Biography,

Collection:
The Lewis Publishing Company. An Illustrated History of Southern California embracing the counties of San Diego San Bernardino Los Angeles and Orange and the peninsula of lower California. The Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago, Illinois. 1890.

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1 thought on “Biographical Sketch of James Bessant”

  1. I have enjoyed reading your biographical sketches about the Bessant family.
    I believe the birth year for James Bessant is wrong.
    You say he was born in England, November 5, 1817, I believe he was born in 1847.
    I am sure it is just a typo, I am sure there are records out there that you can double check.
    Thanks,

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