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Biographical Sketch of William Henry Barg

Few of the San Mateo county offices have a better reputation for efficiency than the office of County Recorder William Barg. His system, modern and up-to-date in every respect, is known through the bay regions as a model of its kind. Mr. Barg is the son of one of Redwood’s best known and highly respected citizens and is himself well known throughout the county. When the Supervisors elected him to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Harold O. Heiner, Mr. Barg’s agreeable personality, accommodating manners and ability to carry on the work of his office, soon made him … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Dr. Herbert Seth Anderton

One of the most successful physicians and surgeons on the peninsula is Dr. Herbert S. Anderton of Burlingame, who although only established in this county two years, has a large and growing practice. Dr. Anderton was located in San Francisco when he saw the field of opportunities that waited at the door of the metropolis and quickly recognized this county as the land of advancement. After finishing medical school Dr. Anderton specialized on different subjects in several large eastern institutions. He then studied at the Marine Hospital in San Francisco and later was a surgeon in the emergency service in … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Horace W. Amphlett

Brilliant futures are In store for some of San Mateo county’s young men. Among these is H. W. Amphlett, formerly assistant postmaster of San Mateo and amateur playwright. Famed not only for his literary talents but admired for his sterling character, rare personality and keen ability, Horace Amphlett easily takes a place among the best liked young men on the peninsula. After acquiring his early education in the San Francisco schools, Mr. Amphlett continued his studies in San Mateo graduating from the local high school in 1908. He immediately went Into the postoffice and in only two years he worked … Read more

Biography of John H. Townsend

John H. Townsend was born at Smyrna, Costa (now Kent) county, Delaware, March 16, 1843. When seven years of age his parents removed to Madison county, Indiana, and settled at Collinsville, where he lived with them until he reached the age of eighteen years, and was there educated. On leaving home in 1861 he went to Placerville, California. On his arrival there he had but six dollars. On the first day after his arrival he was employed as a clerk by B. Meacham, a dry goods merchant, at a salary of six hundred dollars per year and board, and remained … Read more

Biographical Sketch of John M. Miller

John M. Miller was born in Greenbrier county, West Virginia, May 31, 1834. His parents, Robert and Rachel Miller, both natives of Virginia, when he was six years old moved to this county, where he was reared and educated in the common schools. In 1859 he crossed the plains to California, came back the same year and crossed again in 1860 and returned in time to serve one year in the Enrolled State Militia during the war. He is a farmer by profession. Mr. Miller was united in marriage, in October, 1863, to Miss Elizabeth C. Foster, who was born … Read more

Biography of Major Joseph H. McGee

Joseph H. McGee was born in Clermont county, Ohio, July 6, 1821. His grandfather, Peter McGee, in company with seven brothers, emigrated from Ireland to the United States prior to the Revolutionary War, and settled in New Jersey. Peter McGee was a major under Washington and participated in the celebrated battle of Monmouth, New Jersey, at which place he now lies buried. Charles McGee, the father of our subject, was born near Monmouth, where he lived until 1815, when he removed to Ohio and settled in, Clermont county. The family lived in the Buckeye State until 1837, Joseph then being … Read more

Biography of Nathaniel G. Cruzen

Nathaniel G. Cruzen was born in Jefferson county, Virginia, October 14, 1826, and is the son of Richard R., and Aurelia W. (North) Cruzen. His father was born in Loudoun county, Virginia, and for thirty years filled the position of inspector of the National Armory at Harper’s Ferry. His mother was born in Fairfax county, Virginia. Our subject was educated at Harper’s Ferry and worked under his father’s instructions in the armory until he was twenty years of age, and then immigrated to Missouri and settled upon a farm in Saline county, where he remained until 1849. Then becoming imbued … Read more

Biographical Sketch of John W. Clark

John W. Clark was born in Chillicothe, Missouri, September 4, 1853. He is the son of Dr. John K. Clark, a native of Kentucky, who is practicing his profession at present in Farmersville, Missouri. Mr. Clark was educated at Spring Hill, Livingston county, Missouri. He commenced life for himself on, the North Missouri Railway, and continued that business for two years, then served an apprenticeship, learning the watch-making trade at St. Joseph, Missouri, under August Wetteroth, who is regarded as one of the best workmen in the country. After finishing his apprenticeship he went to Denver and thence to Deadwood, … Read more

Biography of Rev. Henry Harrison Hartwell

Rev. Henry Harrison Hartwell is an esteemed resident of Allenstown, where he has served for a long time as Superintendent of Schools and in other important town offices. He was born in Hillsborough, N.H., October 18, 1819, son of William and Betsey (Wilkins) Hartwell. His grandfather, John Hartwell, was a typical New Hampshire man, strong in mind and body, and respected by all who knew him. John Hartwell taught school in early life. In 1724 he was Highway Surveyor; and in 1757 he was Selectman of Concord, N.H. A member of the State militia, he was Ensign some time previous … Read more

Hunt, Wendell – Obituary

Auto Accident Proves Fatal Wendell Hunt Died Monday In Pendleton Hospital From Injuries Wendell Hunt, 21, of Whittier, Calif., who was injured in an automobile accident last week, 15 miles east of Pendleton, died Monday in a Pendleton hospital, where he was taken following the accident. He never regained consciousness. His father and mother who arrived from Whittier two days after the accident, left with the body for Whittier Monday night. North Powder News Saturday, August 21, 1926

1861 Directory of Small Towns in Placer County California

Antelope Ravine California Page N. S. physician Baltimore Ravine California Barckman John, blacksmith Higgins B. S. miner Beal’s Bar California Chadwick W. J. miner Cheny John P. saloon keeper Cornish H. miner Craft John B. ranchman Ellis C. P. laborer French Hosea, ranchman Hall James, miner Haskill William H. miner Haskill William, miner Hill C. B. miner Hovey Isaac, ranchman Hovey James, ranchman Hovey Perkins, ranchman James Isaac, miner Johnston M. ranchman Lack Jonathan, ranchman Lind C. T. miner Lane John, miner Lee John, miner Moody Hopkin, miner Murry James, miner Parker Albert, miner Samus Moses P. miner Shelden W. … Read more

1861 Directory of Illinoistown California

1861 Directory of Illinoistown California Austin Lawrence, miner Baldwin John, butcher Bane Wm. packer Beal B. laborer Beals Charles; laborer Bracken John, miner Brickell B. prop’r Placer Exchange Brickell Ed, Illinoistown Hotel Brown Jonathan, Placer Exchange Buckley H. bar-keeper, Blue Wing Ciouse Jas. blacksmith Combs Chas. laborer Cornelus Wm. laborer Craig John, clerk Dyer, Charles, farmer Ebert M. E. teamster Egbert Robert, merchant Elgin Wm. laborer Harned S. K. miner Heaney Daniel, Mineral Bar road sup Hightower William, miner Hines W. A. packer Hill Wm. miner Isaacs F. M. packer Keck Jacob, prop’r Blue Wing Keller John, blacksmith Meating N. … Read more

1861 Directory of Ophir California

1861 Directory of Ophir California Arkwell John, miner Bickford D. lawyer Broomley John, miner Choate D.merch’t and Dist. Collector, Main St. Choate M. clerk, Main st. Choate N. miner, Main st. Cory Isaac, blacksmith, Main st. Crus A. miner, Schnable’s Quartz Mills Cummings H. farmer, Cunningham M. miner, Curtis D. B. miner, North Ravine, Curtis George, farmer, Doig Thomas, miner Earns J. miner Eastman Stephen, miner Foch C. miner, Schnable’s Quartz Mill, Ophir Franks F. J. lawyer, N. Ravine, near Ophir Hani C. miner, Schnable’s Quartz Mill, Harsh George, miner Hathaway W. watchmaker, Main St, Heath A. water agent Hendon … Read more

1861 Directory of Yankee Jims California

1861 Directory of Yankee Jims California Abbott James, miner Adams George, miner Adams L. miner Adams Timothy, miner Ambriester S. miner Anderson William, (colored) porter Andrews Christian, miner Andrews Joseph, miner Armsden Joseph, miner Baker Artemas jr. miner Baker Artemas, miner Balch George, blacksmith Balch, Geo. blacksmith Barnhill Robert, miner Barron Fletcher, miner Barstow William, express agent Barstow Wm. express agent Battman J. W. miner Baxter N. M. miner Beckford A. miner Beilderman Conrad, saloon-keeper Benedict Louis, teamster Benjamin John, miner Bennett Jo. miner Biteley Robert, dairyman, Booth Arthur, miner Bowman S. W. miner Bradley S. R. miner Brown Chas. … Read more

1861 Directory of Todd’s Valley California

Todd's Valley California in 1857

1861 Directory of Todd’s Valley California Allison J. G. tinsmith Anderson L. miner Arthur James, Jr. miner Arthur James, miner Bachelder Charles, miner Baker Arnold, miner Baker C. O. miner Baker P. Z. miner Ball W. H. miner Barnes A. miner Barnes W. miner Benedict N. merchant Bennett Joshua, lumberman Bennett William, lumberman Benninger Lewis, miner Bigelow V. G. miner Bishop A. J. miner Blackburn Joseph, miner Blanchard T. miner Blank William H. carpenter Bouty William Bowers Z. miner Bowley William, lumberman Boyles John M. miner Bradley G. N. miner Bradley John, butcher Bradley T. J. butcher Bradley William J. … Read more

1861 Directory of Virginia California

1861 Directory of Virginia California Abbott A. J. livery stable Aldrich E. S. clerk Aldrich Geo. D. merchant Anderson B. D. hotel-keeper, Mt. Pleasant House, Turnpike Road Bell A. O. farmer Betts G. H. laborer Bake H. H. miner Blankenship J. H. hotel-keeper, Main St Colburn Thos. miner Coleman Thos. W. miner Cowen J. B. miner Curtis, W. R. hotel keeper Evans Ben. Evertt G. merchant Evertt P. merchant Finley D. J. L. physician and surgeon Haggard Martin, miner Harrington John, miner Hirst O. W. blacksmith, Main St, Holcomb James, miner, Mugginsville, Horn William, watchman Jones Jno miner Jackson L. … Read more

1861 Directory of Rattlesnake California

1861 Directory of Rattlesnake California Andrews N. miner Baldwin D. B. butcher Blake James, miner Bryant Alexander, saloon keeper Brown Chas. miner Brown L. C. miner Behrman Peter, miner Carigener C. blacksmith Carpenter C. E. lawyer Carter miner Casidy A. miner Clemmens Chas. Cobern John, miner Collins J. C. miner Conda Patrick, miner Cooper D. merchant Cordes C. miner Cortez R. miner Coward John, miner Cowden John, clerk Cummings R. P. laborer Day Dorrence, miner Dicky J. G. clerk Droge D. miner Dugan H. stage driver Duncan Jack, miner Duncan Jo. miner Dyer C. miner Esterbrooks Sam. blacksmith Fawcett George,, … Read more

1861 Directory of Michigan Bluff California

1861 Directory of Michigan Bluff California Abrams L. miner Adams Samuel, saloon-keeper Addison William, miner Adriano F. miner Albeck Charles, miner Aldrich J. M. miner Alexander Andrew, lumberman Allen ” Old Grizzly,” packer Allen E. miner Amesberry James, miner Amstrong Robert, miner Anderson – miner Andrews B. H. miner Andrews Mathew, miner Appleton Ned, miner Armstrong A. S. miner Armstrong John, stage-driver Arnold A. J. miner Ash James, miner Ashley James, miner Ayres Lorenzo, miner Baathe Joseph, miner Bagley Fred. miner Baker H. R. miner Baker J. H. ranchman Baldwin Charles, miner Baldwin M. miner, Bardwell John, miner Barras Thomas, … Read more

1861 Directory of Iowa Hill California

1861 Directory of Iowa Hill California Able William, miner Abrams Frank, miner Ackerman J. miner Adams Jonathan, miner Alex C. miner Allen Easten, miner Allen L. T. butcher Amisk Peter, miner Anderson Andrew, miner Anderson Nat, miner Andrews N. P. miner Angle J. D. livery stable keeper Archie E. Z. miner Armstrong R. J. miner Arnold L. B .lawyer Arnold Moses, miner Arrington William, miner Ashley R. M. miner Atkinson H. S. miner Atkinson Joseph W. miner Ault A. J. miner Austin George, miner Austin James, miner Ayer Osborn, miner Backus Peter, baker Baker J. ranchman Ball J. miner Bapp … Read more

1861 Directory of Gold Hill California

1861 Directory of Gold Hill California Anderson Andrew, miner Arnold John, miner, Baluss John, laborer Banvard B. H. mason Bell John, teamster, Main St Berk George, butcher, Main St Black R. miner, bds American Hotel Blane George, miner, bds American Hotel Bond J. A. physician, bds Mason’s Hotel, Main St Bowers D. hotel-keeper, Turnpike Road Brannon D. if. saloon-keeper, Main St Brown G. miner Burton & McCarty, G. H. & L. G. mer, Main St Campbell Wm. blacksmith Challioll Geo. miner Clary S. meat pedler Crocker & Young, merchants Crocker C. E. of firm C. & Y. Culleun Geo, prop. … Read more