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David Greenawalt. Born in Lehigh county, Pennsylvania, April 2, 1824. When young he accompanied his parents to Mercer county, and there received his education, being brought up a farmer. When but fourteen years of age he lost his mother, and his father, September 17, 1869. In 1846 he moved to Wisconsin, and was there variously employed until 1850, in which year he crossed the plains to California, arriving in Hangtown (now Placerville), August 2d. Here he engaged in mining for a short time, and then removed to Santa Clara county, locating, in 1852, between Stevens' and Campbell's creeks, where he engaged in stock-raising until 1835. He then settled to the east of the New Almailen mine, and resided until 1867, when he came to his present farm, comprising two hundred acres of fair lands. In 1877 he erected his fine, commodious mansion. Married, Novem- ber 9, 1851, Eliza Booth, a native of England, who crossed the plains to California in 1846, and has: George, Mary E., Edney L., Amelia A., David W., John K., and Thomas B.
William Henry Green. Born in England, November 22, 1847, and was there educated. In the year 1869, he came to the United States, and, landing in New York, thence proceeded to San Jose, Santa Clara county, California, in 1870. Mr. Green has been engaged in business, in San José, ever since his arrival, and is the present proprietor of the St. James Hotel Saloon. Married, May 24, 1877, Margaret Sullivan, a native of Massachu- setts.
William Benjamin Hardy, was born December 18, 1839, in the county of Middlesex, State of Virginia. His father, John Hardy, was a prosperous farmer of that section of country, and dispensed a hospitality worthy the reputation of an old Virginia gentleman. The subject of this sketch was educated in the best schools the country could afford, and early
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showed talent for mathematical studies and the classics. Perhaps no State in the Union can excel Virginia in its system of academies where the higher branches of learning are taught. In 1858 he entered the Virginia Military Institute where the afterwards famous "Stonewall " Jackson was one of the professors. The military training and discipline under this old hero could not fail to impress the characters of young men, brought together from all parts of the South. The curriculum of the institution was in all respects similar to that of the Military Academy of West Point, and the rules and custom of the cadets were also similar, not even excepting the midnight tricks played upon the new-comers. Many a laughable joke is toll of how some poor fellow, fre-h from his mother's care, was rolled in a barrel at the dead hour of night, down some rocky hill, or tied in a sack, both heal and heels, and plunged into some neighboring millpond. The shouts of laughter which greeted these choice performances were anything but comforting to the fresh arrivals who could only console themselves that their time for retaliation would come in the future. Mr. Hardy maintained a high rank in his classes, standing fourth in a class of forty members, and in accordance with the regulations of the institution was recommended for proficiency to the Governor of his State. At the breaking out of the war, he immediately returned home where he helped to organize a battery of light artillery of which he was elected First Lieutenant. This battery was placed at once in active service, and participated in all the principal battles of the Army of Northern Virginia, from Manassas to Appomattox. Composed of young, brave and enthusiastic members this battery could scarcely avoid making an enviable record for itself. Under the command of "Stonewall" they got into many a dangerous scrimmage with the enemy where the shot and shell rained around, dealing death and destruction on every han l. For gallant conduct at the battle of Cedar Mountain, Lieutenant Hardy was complimented in general orders, and promoted to be Captain. He continued to command his battery at Manassas at the second battle at that place, and also during the subsequent brilliant campaign of Lee into Maryland. Shortly after this he was taken prisoner, and spent eighteen months in the prison pen at Johnson's Island, Lake Erie, near Sandusky, Ohio. His sufferings 'at this place were enhanced by the insufficiency of his clothing and the extreme coldness of the elimate in Winter. It would be hard to exaggerate the mental suffering of prisoners far away from home and friends, and knowing them to be exposed to all the dangers and terrors of war. When the time did come at last for exchange, it may well be imagined that the Captain was not slow to respond, and take his place again among his old comrades upon the tented field. He followed the Stars and Bars through many a weary march, sometimes to defeat, but often to victory; but his zeal in the cause of his country never failed. On account of his military education Captain Hardy was promoted
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to be Major and Inspector of Artillery which position he held, until he sheathed his sword at Appomattox. In May, 1868, he removed with his family to California, and settled at San José. In 1871 he was elected to the chair of Natural Science in the Pacific Methodist College at Santa Rosa, which position he held for three years, but was compelled to resign it at the end of that time on account of ill-health, when he returned to San José. He was elected two successive terms to the office of County Recorder and Auditor, and when he vacated that office he was admitted to practice law, by the Supreme Court of this State, and continues in the profession at the present time.
Wilson Hays. Born in Clinton county, Pennsylvania, July 15, 1839, and there received his early education. At the age of seventeen years he emi- grated with his parents to Fulton county, Illinois; he received an academic training at Lombard University, Galesburg, Knox county, of four years. In 1861 he came overland to California, and settled in Nevada City, in the county of that name ; but in 1863 he moved to Idaho Territory. In the Fall of 1865 he returned to his native State by water, and the following Spring made the journey to Montana Territory across country. Here he remained until the Fall of 1868, when he moved to Colorado and engaged in the cattle trade. In the Spring of 1870 he removed to the State of Nevada and engaged in mining; made money, and returned to Pennsylvania where he married Tacie R., the only sister of ex-U. S. Senator Alexander McDonald of Arkansas. In May, 1874, Mr. Hays arrived in Santa Clara county, and still resides in San José, being Vice-President and Manager of the Manufacturing Department of San Jose Fruit Packing Company. Mr. Hays has an only child : Horace McDonald.
Michael Hogan. Born in Clyde, Wayne county, New York, November 10, 1851. When but an infant he was taken by his parents to Canada, but in 1862 moving to Buffalo, here the subject of this sketch resided until com- ing to California. He arrived in San Francisco, via Panama, February 11, 1878. On arrival he followed his trade of sail-maker, until April 28th, when he came to San Jose, Santa Clara county, and established himself in the grocery store in East San Jose, at the corner of Santa Clara and Clay streets. Married, April 18, 1881, Fannie Dolliver, a native of Nevada county, California, who was born May 8, 1862.
Frederick T. Holland. Born in Manchester, England, October 8, 1843. When but eight years of age he came with his mother to the United States (his father being dead), and took up his residence in New Jersey, where they remained nearly five years. In 1857, our subject came to California via the Isthmus of Panama and arrived in San Francisco the 25th of Jan-
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uary of that year. Coming direct to Santa Clara county, he maintained a residence there till February, 1862, when he shipped as a sailor and followed the sea for seventeen months, visiting his native country in the meantime. His return trip to this land he made in the leviathan steamer Great Eastern, and after landing in New York, and paying a month's visit in New Jersey, he once more came to the Pacific shores. In 1869 he moved to his present property where he is engaged in fruit growing. Married, October 8, 1869, Jennie S. Jones, a native of Mount Pleasant, Henry county, Iowa, and has: Evart A, born August 22, 1870; Fre lerick Chester, born March 25, 1874 ; Carlton Lester, born November 13, 1879.
Hon. Cyrus Jones. The subject of this sketch was born in Clark county, Ohio, June 21, 1822, and was educated at the Academy at Spring- field, in that State. In April, 1850, he moved to Towanda township, Mc- Lean county, Illinois, where he engaged in farming, stock-raising and stock- shipping to Chicago and New York. He was married February 3, 1853, to Margaret K., daughter of Ju lge James Rayburn of the same county. About this time he took a fancy to fine stock an I commenced breeding Short Horn Durham cattle, and for a number of years owned one of the finest herds in the county, and was one of the princip il exhibitors at the county and State fairs. August 1, 1872 he sold at public auction his her } consisting of fifty- two head, for twenty-two thousand dollars. In the Fall of 1872 he emigrated to California, spending the first Winter at Santa Barbara, and thence to San Jos where he arrived in April, 1873. In company with General Giles A. Smith he purchased what is known as Avenue Ranch, containing six hundred and sixteen acres. Still having a strong desire for fine stock, Mr. Jones returned to the States of Illinois and Kentucky and purchased a herd of Short Horns for pistime on Avenue Rinch. Abo it three years after General Smith died, and the herd was sold and distributed over the State, forming the nucleus of several new herds. In March, 1880, Mr. Jones sold his interest in Avenue Ranch, and removed to San Jose where he now resi les. In the year 1872 there was a State Cattle Breeders' Association formed in San Francisco, of which Mr. Jones became a member, and in 1874 was elected its President, which office he still holds. He was also elected as a Director in the State Board of Agriculture in 1878, and held the position for a term of two years. In 1875 he received the nomination and was elected by the Republican party to the Assembly and held the office for one term; was again renominated but suffered defeat at the hands of the Demo- cratic party. The New Constitution found in Mr. Jones one of its most ardent supporters, andI after its adoption was nominated for the State Treas- urership by the party which sprung into existence under its caption. Mr. Jones was sent by the Republican party as an alternate to the Cincinnati
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Convention that nominated Rutherford B. Hayes to the Presidential chair, and was also an alternate at the Chicago Convention that nominated Jaines A. Garfield for President. He is a staunch Republican, and has been ever since the Republican party was formed in 1856, and has voted for every Republican President since that time.
John Johnston. Born in New London township, Chester county, Penn- sylvania, July 9, 1805, and is of English, Scotch and Irish extraction. Here he received his early schooling an I learned the trade of stone-mason, being afterwards employed in several States. In the Fall of 1810 he went to Arkansas and there en lurel all the hardships accessory to a frontier life. In the Fall of 1848 he first heard of the discovery of gold in California, and in the following Spring crossel the plains to the Pacific slope by way of La Paz, Sonora, Yuma, the Colorado desert, arriving in California at Warner's ranch, thence to Los Angeles, arriving in October. He then went to lumber- ing and after to the mines from San Francisco until Christmas, 1850, when he came to Santa Clara county, and took up his residence on the firm he now occupies where he owns fifty acres. Mr. Johnston says he is a " bliss- ful bachelor !"
Aaron Jones (Deceased). Was born in Indiana, February 23, 1830, where he was educated, and engaged in farming and gardening until Decem- ber, 1861, when he started for California via the Isthmus, arriving in San Francisco, January 26, 1862. Two days afterwards fonn I him in San José where he engaged in gardening for two years ; thence he went for two years more to Evergreen ; then to San Felipe valley where he resided until his death, April 4, 1877, his demise was the result of being accidentally thrown from the gra le when on his way home from San Jose. He married, Decem- ber 23, 1851, M. A. Daniels, a native of Lon lon, England, by whom there are: William D., bora November 25, 1852; Aaron, born April 10, 1856; Abraham Lincoln, born January 23, 1865.
Delos G. Kent. Of the firm of O'Banion, Kent & Co., of San Jose, was born in Delaware county, New York, in 1841, and was there educated. In 1858 he came to Maroa, Macon county, Illinois, an 1 there embarkel in the boot and shoe trade, under the style of Kent & Thayer. In the year 1872 he came to San José, Santa Clara county, and with Mr. O'Banion established the clothing house of O'Banion, Kent & Co., Nos. 266-8-70, Santa Clara street. Married, 1866, Theresa A. Milmine, a native of Canada, her parents being citizens of the United States.
A Lagarde. Was born in France, October 18, 1828, where he received his education. After taking part in the French Revolution of 1848, engaged
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himself in the Garde Mobile. Sometime after he started for Poland, with a company of volunteers, to aid in the liberation of the Poles, but was stopped at Magdebourg by the Prussian military authorities. From there was sent to Acherslieben, as prisoner of war, but was released at the end of a month. He immediately returned to France. Soon after he was off to Italy and engaged himself in the First Milanese Regiment, remaining there until after the battle of Novarro and the consequent defeat of Carlo Alberto, when he went back to France. On July 23, 1850, he took passage in the sailing vessel Louisiana, and, after a break in the voyage of a month passed in Valparaiso, reached San Francisco, February 17, 1851. Two weeks after his arrival he proceeded to Bidwell's Bar, on Feather river, there engaged in mining, and on the tributaries of that stream, and in the following year moved to American river. From here he went to Greenwood valley and mined during the Winter of 1852-3, and in April returned to San Francisco, took passage to France, and there passed a year. After traveling through Italy, portions of Africa and other countries, he returned to the United States, landing in New York City March 20, 1854. He then came to California by way of Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, Santa Fe, El Paso del Norte, Fort Yuma, Los Angeles, Kern river mines, to Stockton, where he arrived March 1, 1855. After visiting San Francisco, we find Mr. Lagarde once more at the mines; in 1857 he came back to the Bay City, lived there for six months, then moved to San Jose, where he arrived in February, 1858. He was here employed by the firm of Lemoine, Gambert & Co., of the City Store, and after a service extending over three years, was admitted into partnership, a combination which continued until 1876, when, in March of that year, he established his present grocery store, at the corner of Santa Clara and San Pedro streets. Married, in San Jose, on the 9th of Septem- ber, 1860, Miss Louise Leyour, a native of France, by whom he has a family of six children, viz .: Jeanne, born July 8, 1SGI ; Alphonse, born November 16, 1862; Louis, born March 8, 1864; Delphin, born January 17, 1867; Louisa, born March 11, 1870; Hortense, born March 8, 1872.
James Leddy. Born in Albany, New York, July 14, 1836. At an early age he accompanied his parents to New York City, there residing and receiving his education. In 1854, he started for California, via the Niea- ragua route, arriving in San Francisco July 14th of that year. After a visit to the Kern river mines, he returned to that city, and there remained until he came to Santa Clara county in July, 1855. In 1857 he commenced the butcher business, on the site of Murphy's Block, in partnership with his brother, Daniel A. Leddy, where they continued till 1859, at which time they transferred their affairs to the corner of Santa Clara street and Light- ston alley, but, being burned out, returned to their old stand, where they
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conducted their business until 1872, when they moved to their present place in the City Market Building on Market street.
George Lendrum. Born in Ireland, June 31, 1830. In 1846, he came to the United States, and first settled in New York City, where he was employed as clerk, to Frey, MeDonald & Co., on Broad street. In 1851, he came to California, by way of the Isthmus of Panama, and settling in San Francisco, was engaged by White & Wentworth, at the corner of Pine and Battery streets, with whom he remained until his return to New York, in 1856. In 1858, he visited Europe for the benefit of his health, and, return- ing to New York in the following year, he came back to the Pacific coast in 1861. He now was placed in charge of the lumber yard, of Galloway & Boober, and with them stayed until 1868, the time of his coming to Santa Clara county. He went into the grocery trade under the firm name of Spencer, DeBeck & Co, doing business in the Knox Block, the style of the partnership being afterwards changed to Spencer & Lendrum, and, subse- quently, to Lendrum, Burns & Co., who are now at No. 291 First street, San José. In April, 1875, Mr. Lendrum was elected to the School Board of the city of San Jose, and has since held that position, being re-elected last, July 1, 1881. He married, March 17, 1856, J. Ella Falkner, a native of Ireland, and has: George A., born February 1, 1857; Jennia, born October 20, 1858; Andrew Reuben, born December 9, 1861; Annie C., born March 2, 1864.
Joseph A. Lotz. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, December 25, 1841. At an early age, he accompanied his parents to Covington, Kentucky; thereafter to Warren county, Ohio, but residing there only a short time, finally located in Nashville, Tennessee, where he was educated. In the year 1853-54, his parents moved to Franklin, Tennessee. The subject of our sketch, left the home of his parents in 1863, and after visiting Louisville, Kentucky, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Indianapolis, Indiana, he there, and subse- quently in Anderson, Madison county, Indiana, acquired the trade of carriage painter. Leaving the East, Mr. Lotz arrived in California, in the month of February, 1871, and settled in San José, he having been preceded by his parents, who arrived in 1870. Here Mr. Lotz worked at his trade, and at the same time executed the finishing work on pianos for his father, who is a maker of that instrument, until, in March, 1876, he was appointed by the Mayor and Common Council of the city of San Jose, to fill an unexpired term, as City Treasurer. In the month of April following, he was elected to the permanent office, and has since held the position-a remarkable fact which speaks volumes for the uprightness of Mr. Lotz. Besides being a prominent member of the F. and A. M., and Odd Fellows, Mr. Lotz was Secretary of the Volunteer Fire Department from 1872 to 1876. Is unmarried.
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Silas P. Lynham. Born in Richmond, Virginia, May 23, 1851, and there resided until coming to California in 1873. He first settled in San José, and, after working for different parties at the butcher's trade, opened a shop on his own account, at Berreyessa, in 1870. After one year he came to East San José, and commenced the same business on Santa Clara street, where he remained till moving to his present stand, on Avenue Block, Santa Clara street, near Fourth. Married, September 24, 1874, Mattie A. Lundy, and has: Emma Lillie, and Arthur Lester.
Calvin Martin (Deceased). Was born in Milan, Duchess county, New York, October 24, 1818. When seventeen years of age he accompan- ied his parents to Clinton, Lenawee county, Michigan, where he remained on a farm, which, occupying only one Summer, they left, and proceeded to Elkhart, Indiana. The subject of this sketch commenced business on his own account, first, by purchasing grain and shipping it to Chicago. He next engaged in the lumber trade at the mills, near the month of the St. Joseph river. In 1848 he went to Chicago, thence to Niles, Michigan, and, in company with William Compton, started for California. Compton, however, did not proceed farther than the St. Joseph river, Missouri. Here Martin was joined by David Hoppe, and with him crossed the plains via the the Humboldt and Fort Hall route, they arriving in Sacramento July 26, 1849. Mr. Martin at once proceeded to Smith's Bar, on the American river, where he remained until the Fall of the year, when he came to Santa Clara county, and settling at Mission San Jose, purchased some cattle, which he drove to the mines. After disposing of these, he returned to Sacramento, purchased some horses and brought them to San Jose, arriving in the Win- ter of 1850. In company with William Aikenhead he opened a livery stable, on what is now San Fernando street, near the California Theater. In the year 1853 he built his present livery stable at 314 to 318 Sinta Clara street, and, save a few years, has since been proprietor of the estab- lishment. He is the owner of four hundred and seventy acres of land, and is the proprietor of Martin's and St. Francis Blocks, two of the finest in the city of San Jose. Mr. Martin was in his sixty-second year when he died, and had been a continuous resident of the county for thirty-two years. Married, November 23, 1853, Frances Leyba, a native of Sonora, by whom he had thirteen children.
John C. Morrill. The subject of this sketch was born in Chichester, Merrimac county, New Hampshire, September 4, 1820, and was there edu- cated, and reared a farmer. In the year 1852 he came to California via Cape Horn, arriving in San Francisco per ship North American, Captain Austin, September 1, 1852. He immediately proceeded to the mines at
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Coloma, El Dorado county, but after six months, changed the scene of his operations to Mokelumne river, reaching there March 1, 1853. Renting a ranch on Dry creek, Amador county, he occupied it until the 1st November of that year, when he returned to New Hampshire, by way of the Nica- ragna route, and there resided until 1855. In that year Mr. Morrill once more, by same route, turned towards the beautiful Pacific slopes, and, after a short stay in Sacramento, returned to San Francisco, and then came to Santa Clara county. On October 1, 1856, he entered into possession of his farm that he now occupies, consisting of one hundred and sixty acres, where he has erected a handsome dwelling. Married, firstly, May 4, 1843, to Emeline H. Swain, a native of New Hampshire, and secondly, February 13, 1875, to Mrs S. S. Perry, a native of New Hampshire also.
J. C. Morris. Was born in Marthasville, Warren county, Missouri, March 21, 1830. When quite young his parents moved to Danville, Mont- gomery county, where he resided until he reached the age of fourteen years, when he moved into the country, and commenced farming. Mr. Morris was sent to school at Danville, and received a liberal education, which, combined with energy, of which he is possessed to an eminent degree, has materially assisted in his advancement in life, a progress which has been surely and steadily maintained. In the Spring of 1850 he entered into an arrange- ment with Jonathan Miles, whereby he was to receive a horse to carry him to California, Miles to receive two hundred and fifty dollars for its services. They made the weary journey together, and on their arrival, August 2dl, the subject of this narrative proceeded to Cox's Bar, near Downieville, where he engaged in mining until about the 20th September the river raised and drove him out. Thinking the rainy season had commenced, he, with four others, packed up and went to Nevada City. Mr. Morris next went to Forbeston, there passed the Winter, and, in March, 1851, returned to Nevada City, and took up a residence there until 1859, engaging in min- ing until 1855, and the remainder of the time in the employ of the Rock Creek, Deer Creek, and South Yuba Canal Company. Mr. Morris now went once more to the mines, where he stayed until 1867, in the month of November of which year he left the mines and went to San Francisco. In the Spring of 1868 he located in Redwood City, San Mateo county, being variously employed in agriculture and farming. October 13, 1868, he came to San José, and was in the service of Wells, Fargo & Co., till March 1, 1869. In April he commenced driving street-cars for S. A. Bishop, which he followed until July 8, 1871, when he was placed in the office of the company as Assistant Treasurer, a position he still holds with credit alike to the public and his employers. Married, September 19, 1874, V. M. Bradshaw, a native of Fremont, Sandusky county, Ohio, by whom he has one child: Harrie Chester, born December 11, 1878.
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