Biographical Sketch of John Pitcher
John Pitcher, born on July 25, 1827, in Vincennes, Indiana, is a prominent figure in San Mateo County, where he has lived for 55 years. An original forty-niner who traveled from St. Louis, he has served as the Justice of the Peace for 35 years, making him the oldest public official in the area. A successful landowner in Halfmoon Bay and San Francisco, Pitcher is known for his integrity and loyalty to his community and friends.