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1856.
1857.
1858.
State Senator. H P. Heintzleman. H. P. Heintzleman. A. W. Taliaferro. . A. W. Taliaferro. . Jasper O'Farrell
Assemblymen
James Stewart ..... H. G. Heald ...... Uriah Edwards. ... Uriah Edwards .... J. B. Lamar ....
James Singley. ... J. S. Rathburn. ... Richard Harrison. . J. S. Ormsby ..... J. S. Robertson.
County Judge.
J. E. McNair .... Wm. Churchman ... Wm. Churchman. . Wm. Churchman. . Wm. Churchman I. Brockman ...... A. C. Bledsoe ...... \. C. Bledsoe ..... E. L. Green ...... E. L. Green ....
Clerk .
N. McC. Menefee. . N. Mc. Menefee ... N. McC. Menefee. . W. H. Crowell .... W. H. Crowell.
Treasurer.
D. W. Miller ..... W. B. Buster. .... John Hendley ..... John Hendley .... Joho Hendley. ..
Surveyor.
. J. B. Woods ...... J. B. Woods ....
Recorder.
. Joel Miller. ...... Joel Miller .....
Assessor .
S. D. Towne.
. W. G. Lee.
. W. G. Lee ..
Nath. Nuckols. ... Nath. Nuckols ..
Superintendent Schools.
B. B. Bonham. . . . E. A. Fisher ....
. W. G. Lee ..
Administrator .
Josiah Moran
. W. B. Atterbury. . W. B. Atterbury. . F. G. Hahman .... F. G. Hahman ..
Coroner
S. Chceseman. .
. J. S. Williams. .. . J. S. Williams. .. . J. S. Williama. ... J. S. Williams.
Supervisor. 44
R. Harrison .. . Stephen Akers. ... . D. B. Berry ...... R. Smith ..
.. J. Morin.
S. L. Fowler.
W'm. T. Allen .... C. J. Robinson. .
. Josiah Morin. ..
.. J. Estis. .
. Joa. Knowles ...
NAME OF OFFICE.
1859. 1860.
1861.
1862.
1863.
State Senator. . Jasper O'Farrell. . . John H. Hill. .. . John H. Hill. .... J. H. McNabb .... George Pearce ..
Assemblymen 46
C. P. Wilkins .... W. M. Ross ....
.. G. W. Reed ...... Wm. Rider ....... Jacob Smith ...
J. G. Dow ....... J. B. Beeson ..... O. H. Hoag ...
. . W. A. Eliason ... . E. T. Dunne .. . Murray Whalloo.
County Judge.
. Wm. Churchman. . Wm. Churchman .. Wm. Churchman. . Wm. Churchman. . C. W. Langdon.
Sheriff .
J. J. Ellis. .. . . J. J. Ellis ...
Clerk. . Frank Shattuck ... Frank Shattuck ... W. L. Anderson .. W. L. Anderson .. W. L. Anderson.
Treasurer .
John Hendley. .... John Hendley ..... F. G. Hahman. ... F. G. Hahman. ... H. P. Holmes ..
District Attorney.
. R. C. Flournoy. . . R. C. Flournoy. ... Wm. H. Jones .... Wm. H. Jones .... Wm. Ross ...
Surveyor. J. B. Woods. .... . J. B. Wooda. ..... H. B. Martin ..... H. B. Martin ..... N. Grey ..
Recorder.
T. H. Pyatt. . .... T. H. Pyatt. ..... T. H. Pyatt. ..... T. H. Pyatt ...... T. H. Pvatt ..
Assessor. Chas. C. Soider. . Chas. C. Snider. . James M. Henry. . James M. Henry. . Wm. R. Morris ..
Superintendent Schools. Frank Shattuck ... E. D. Harris ..... C. G. Ames ....
.. C. G. Ames. . .. . C. G. Amea ...
Administrator.
J. H. Holman .... J. H. Holman .... W. S. Canan ..... W. S. Canan ..... L. C. Reyburn. .
Coroner . Stephen Payran. . . Stephen Payran. .. L. C. Lewis. . . . . L. C. Lewis. .. . . . R. G. Baker ....
Supervisor. Josiah Morin ..... H. M. Willsoo .... Wm. McPherson Hill Josiah Morin ..... N. Fike ...
Wm.McPherson HillJosiah Morin ..... N. Fike .. . . N. Fike .. . . T. F. Baylis. . . .
H. M. Willson .... Wm. McPherson Hill Josiah Morin ..... T. F. Baylis. ... A. S. Patterson.
NAME OF OFFICE.
1864.
1865.
1867.
1869
1871.
State Senator.
. Geo. Pearce ...... Geo. Pearce ...... Geo. Pearce .... Wm. Burnett ... B. F. Tuttle ...
Assemblymen . . . 44
. Jacob Smith. ..... A. C. Bledsoe. .... S. Martin ...... Barclay Henley. E. C. Hinshaw ..
. O. H. Hoag ... .. O. H. Hoag ... .. Wm. Caldwell. . B. B. Munday. . B. B. Munday ..
. Murray Whallon. . J. L. Downing. ... J. B. Warfield. . Wm. Caldwell. .. Wm. Caldwell ..
County Judge.
C. W. Langdon .. C. W. Langdon ... C. W. Langdon. . C. W. Langdon .. A. P. Overtoo ..
Sheriff .
W. L. Anderson. . W. L. Anderson ... W. L. Anderson. W. R. Morris. .. W. R. Morris ..
Treasurer.
. Wm. Ross.
. Wm. Ross. .
. A. P. Overton. . A. P. Overton. . Barclay Hendley.
District Attorney. . Surveyor.
N. Gray. . J. B. Woods ..... . J. B. Woods ... . J. B. Wooda. .. J. B. Wooda ...
Recorder.
T. H. Pyatt. . .
. Murray Whallon. . W. H. Bond .... W. H. Bond .... W. H. Bond ....
Superintendent Schools.C. G. Ames ...... C. G. Ames ...... C. G. Ames .... G. W. Jones .... G. W. Jones ...
Administrator. Coroner.
. Zadock Jackson. R. Head. ...... R. Head ...
Road Commissioner.
T. F. Baylis ...... J. K. Smith ...... G. W. Frick .... J. D. Grant. ... J. H. Griggs ...
Supervisor.
. J. R. Smith. ..... A. B. Aull ...... J. K. Smith. . . J. H. Griggs. . . . J. M. Palmer ...
. A. B. Aull ... ...... Zadock Jackson. . . John D. Grant. . J. M. Palmer. . D. D. Phillips ..
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L. C. Reyburn .... R. G. Baber ...... L. D. Cockrill. . G. P. Noonan. . L. B. Hall ... R. G. Baker ..... L. D. Cockrill .... Wm. Mead ..... S. Larrisen. .... Chaa. Humphries
W. R. Morris. .. . G. W. Huie ...... A. J. Gordon .... A. J. Gordon .. W. C. Gaines ..
Assessor.
J. P. Clark ... .. J. P. Clark ...... Sam Potter ..... Sam Potter. .... E. Latapie .....
Clerk .
H. P. Holmea .. .. E. T. Farmer .... E. T. Farmer .. G. T. Pauli .... G. T. Pauli ...
Robert Smith. . . D. McDonald ..... James Prewitt. ... W. B. Hagans. ... Alex. Copeland.
. Alex. Copeland.
... J. M. Bowles .... J. M. Bowles .... J. P. Clark ....
Sheriff .
District Attorney. E. McNair .. ..... I. G. Wickersham. I. G. Wickersham .. W. S. Gordon ..... W. G. Gordon ..
Coroner.
. Elisha Ely, M.D.
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HISTORY OF SONOMA COUNTY
1879.
NAME OF OFFICE.
.W. W. Moreland ......
Senator.
.James Hynes.
Assemblymen .
James Dixon .. .
E. C. Hinshaw.
. E. C. Hinshaw.
. . H. K. Brown ..
..
W. H. Northcutt ...
A. P. Overton ..
J. G. Pressley
. J. G. Pressley ..
.J. G. Pressley.
County Judge.
Jackson Temple.
Superior Judges.
.E. Latapie.
.R. 1. Thompson . .
Clerk .
J. T. Fortson.
J. T. Fortson.
T. N. Willis.
.Mathew Aiken.
.Mathew Aiken
Treasurer.
.G. F. Pauli.
. Wm. E. McConnell. ... A. B. Ware.
District Attorney .
.A. L. Cox ...
Surveyor
.Ben. S. Wood ...
.O. H. Hoag ...
. Geo. W. Sparks.
. E. W. Davis ......... Cbas. S. Smyth ..
Superintendent Schools Alex. McMeans.
.. . J. H. Holman.
. Kelly Tighe ...
.Kelly Tighe ...
.Kelly Tighe ..
Coroner & Adm'r.
.. J. M. Palmer ..
W. K. Rogers.
.. J. M. Charles.
.. John Tivnen ..
Supervisor .
.G. A. Tupper.
.Robert Crane.
.D. D. Philips.
.J. D. Hassett ...
.Gus Warner ..
. H. Weatherington. . . .. John Tivnen ..
1886.
NAME OF OFFICE.
1882.
Congressman.
Barclay Henley.
Barclay Henley.
State Senator
G. A. Johnson.
S. I. Allen ..
Assemblyman.
S. S. Martin
M. E. C. Munday
Robert Howe ..
F. B. Mulgrew
Superior Judge.
Jackson Temple
J. G. Pressley.
E. P. Colgan.
Sheriff.
T. C. Bishop ..
. J. F. Mulgrew
Clerk.
R. A. Thompson
. G. A. Tupper.
Geo. Pearce.
District Attorney
Thos. J. Geary
F. R. Denman
P. R. Davis.
Surveyor.
P. R. Davis ..
J. F. Naughton
Recorder.
A. C. MeMeans.
J. F. Naughton
Auditor.
A. C. MeMeans
G. W. Lewis,
Fannie MeG. Martin.
Superintendent Schools
C. S. Smyth.
John Tivnen.
Coroner & Administrator. Supervisor
E. E. Morse
Geo. F. Allen.
Geo. F. Allen
Geo. F. Allen.
S. T. Coulter.
T. J. Proctor
S. T. Coulter.
J. D. Connolly
John Gannon.
. J. D. Connolly
G. V. Davis. .
H. J. Pool.
S. R. Houser
L. G. Ellis
L. G. Ellis.
1890.
NAME OF OFFICE.
1888.
Congressman.
J. J. De Haven.
State Senator
E. C. Hinshaw
J. W. Ragsdale.
Robert Howe ..
F. B. Mulgrew.
S. K. Dongberty
Superior Judge
Thos. Rutledge.
R. F. Crawford.
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J. G. Pressley
J. F. Mulgrew.
Sam I. Allen.
Sheriff .
E. P. Colgan.
L. W. Juilliard.
W. F. Wines.
Clerk.
. L. W. Juilliard.
P. N. Stofen.
E'mmet Seawell.
Treasurer . District Attorney.
A. G. Burnett
A. G. Burnett.
P. R. Davis
Surveyor.
P. R. Davis ..
Recorder.
A. P. Moore.
Auditor.
A. P. Moore.
Wm. Longmore.
Assessor
Wm. Longmore.
F. MeG. Martin.
H. W. Ungewitter.
Coroner & Administrator. Supervisor.
M. R. Cady.
M. R. Cady
James Mead.
Geo. F. Allen.
Jacob Joost.
..
F. A. Smith.
F. A. Smith.
J. W. Sales ..
NAME OF OFFICE.
1894.
J. A. Barham.
Congressman .
J. A. Barham.
. J. C. Holloway
State Senator
J. C. Holloway
. W. F. Price.
Assemblyman. €6
W. F. Price. . W. S. Staley.
John Keegan ..
S. K. Dougherty.
Superior Judge.
S. K. Dougherty.
A. G. Burnett.
Frank P. Grace.
Sheriff .
Sam 1. Allen ..
S. B. Fulton.
Clerk .
S. B. Fulton.
E. F. Woodward.
0. 0. Webber.
District Attorney
N. V. V. Smyth
Surveyor.
L. E. Ricksecker
Fred L. Wright.
Recorder
A. J. Atchinson.
Fred L. Wright.
Auditor.
M. V. Vanderhoof.
K. W. Davis. ..
J. G. Pierce.
Coroner & Administrator ..
H. W. Austin
HI. W. Austin.
F. B. Glynn.
David Walls.
E. W. Ilayden
David Walls.
T. C. Putnam
Jacob Joost.
T. C. Putnam.
E. S. Gray.
E. S. Gray
1875.
1877
1873.
. B. F. Tuttle. .
.. B. F. Tuttle ..
. A. P. Whitney . ...
... B. F. Tuttle ..
W. S. M. Wright ..... James Samuels. .
. Walter Ferral.
.C. H. Cooly ..
. James Adams.
.. J. L. Dinwiddie. ..
Joseph Wright.
. . J. L. Dinwiddie. ..
.A. L. Cox ..
. . Ben. S. Wood ... . . .
.Geo. W. Sparks ...... Geo. W. Lewis.
Assessor
.W. C. Gains. ..
.Thos. Beacom ..
R. W. Acker.
A. Averell.
. . Jobn Field.
.. H. Weatherington .... R. W. Acker.
.W. K. Rogers.
.John Field.
Thos. Beacom.
1884.
T. L. Thompson .
E. C. Hinshaw
G. A. Johnson.
J. W. Ragsdale ..
J. T. Campbell.
John Field.
W. T. Mears ...
Jackson Temple.
Jackson Temple.
J. G. Pressley
J. G. Pressley .
T. C. Bishop.
J. F. Mulgrew
G. A. Tupper
Treasurer
Matt Aikin. .
D. C. Allen.
Wm. Longmore.
Assessor.
G. W. Lewis
C. S. Smyth. .
N. King.
John O'Hara.
J. W. Ragsdale. Jas. C. Sims.
Assemblyman . .4
E. E. Drees.
H. L. Weston.
F. J. Murphy
.S. K. Dougherty
Jackson Temple.
R. F. Crawford.
Wm. Longmore.
E. W. Davis.
Superintendent Schools
F. McG. Martin
A. J. Blaney
P. H. Thompson.
James Mead.
. Benj. Clark.
Benj. Clark.
J. W. Hall.
G. V. Davis
J. W. Sales.
1896.
1. A. Barham ..
Jas. C. Sims.
W. F. Cowan.
II. M. LeBaron ..
S. K. Dougherty
A. G. Burnett. .
R. F. Crawford.
Sam I. Allen
S. B. Fulton.
E. F. Woodward.
Treasurer
E. F. Woodward.
. Emmet Seawell. .
L. E. Ricksecker.
. . A. J. Atchinson.
A. J. Atehinson.
Frank E. Dowd
Assessor.
Minnie Coulter.
Superintendent Schools
E. W. Davis.
T. G. Young.
T. G. Young.
II. W. Austin ..
Supervisor
F. B. Glynn.
.J. W. Flall ..
MI. V. Vanderhoof.
P. N. Stofen.
P. N. Stofen.
L. E. Ricksecker
G. P. Hall.
G. P. Hall ..
G. P. Hall.
G. P. Hall.
1892.
Thos. J. Geary.
Thos. J. Geary.
J. W. Ragsdale.
J. D. Barnett.
A. P. Moore.
A. P. Moore.
. Kelly Tighe.
. John O'Hara
. Ben. S. Wood ..
Recorder
.W. E. McConnell ...
.Barclay Henley.
David Scott. .
.. J. B. Woods.
.Alex. MeMeans ...
Sheriff .
. R. A. Thompson ..
1898.
Emmet Seawell.
A. J. Atchinson.
J. A. MeMinn.
S. R. Houser.
John Tivnen. .
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HISTORY OF SONOMA COUNTY
NAME OF OFFICE.
1900.
1902.
1904.
Congressman.
Frank Combs.
. Theodore Bell. ..
D. E. Mckinlay.
State Senator.
Jas. C. Sims. ...
. E. P. Woodward.
. E. P. Woodward.
Assemblyman .
F. A. Cromwell.
. F. A. Cromwell.
F. A. Cromwell
W .. F. Cowan ..
. C. O. Dunbar.
Hiram Tripp.
Superior Judge
S. K. Dougherty .
S. K. Dougherty
S. K. Dougherty
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A. G. Burnett.
. A. G. Burnett
A. G. Burnett
Sheriff .
F. P. Grace ..
F. P. Grace ..
F. P. Grace ..
Clerk .
S. B. Fulton ..
Fred L. Wright.
Fred L. Wright
Treasurer
E. F. Woodward.
G. E. Murdock
G. E. Murdock.
District Attorney.
O. O. Webber.
C. H. Pond.
. C. H. Pond.
Surveyor.
N. V. V. Smyth.
N. V. V. Smyth.
. N. V. V. Smyth
Recorder.
F. L. Wright.
. Fred G. Nagle
. Fred G. Nagle
Auditor.
F. L. Wright.
. C. A. Pool ...
. C. A. Pool ..
Assessor.
Frank E. Dowd.
. Frank E. Dowd
Frank K. Dowd.
Superintendent Schools.
Minnie Coulter.
. Minnie Coulter ..
Minnie Coulter ..
Coroner & Administrator.
. J. G. Pierce ..
F. L. Blackburn
F. L. Blackburn,
Supervisor.
H. W. Austin.
. H. W. Austin.
H. W. Austin.
F. B. Glynn.
Gallant Raines.
C. L. Patteson.
. Gallant Raines
Blair Hart
Blair Hart.
Blair Hart.
G. J. Armstrong.
. G. J. Armstrong
J. A. MeMinn.
J. A. McMinn.
. I. J. Button.
NAME UF UFFICE.
1906.
1911.
Congressman.
D. E. Mckinlay.
William Kent ...
State Senator
.W. K. Price. .
L. W. Juilliard ..
Assemblyman .
. Stanley Collister.
Herbert W. Slater
.H. W. A. Weske
. J. W. llamilton
Superior Judge
.kommet Seawell
.Emmet Seawell
..
. (T. C. Denny)
Sheriff.
J. K. Smith.
J. K. Smith.
Clerk.
Fred L. Wright.
. W. W. Felt, Jr.
Treasurer
.G. E. Murdock.
.G. E. Murdock ...
District
Attorney
.Clarence F. Lea.
. Clarence F. Lea.
Surveyor.
.G. H. Winkler.
.G. H. Winkler.
Recorder
. Fred G. Nagle.
.Fred G. Nagle ..
Auditor.
.C. A. Pool.
.C. A. Foul.
Assessor .
. Frank E. Dowd ..
. Frank E. Dowd ..
Superintendent Schools.
.DeW. Montgomery
. Florence M. Barnes
Coroner & Administrator
.F. L. Blackburn.
.F. L. Blackburn.
Supervisor .
H. W. Austin.
. H. W. Austin.
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.I. J. Button ..
.Lyman Green.
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.G. J. Armstrong. .(Lyman Green) ..
. William King.
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.. C. L. Patteson.
.C. L. Patteson ..
. Blair Hart
. Blair Hart
Note .- Between 1908 and 1911 L. W. Juilliard and W. B. Whitney were in the State Assembly. The advance of A. G. Burnett to the Appellate bench lett a vacancy for T. C. Denny, and the death of Surveyor G. H. Winkler brought about the appointment of Thomas McNamara for the remainder of the official term; Lyman Green was first appointed to the unexpired term of Supervisor G. J. Armstrong.
. (Thos. McNamara) .
.A. G. Burnett ..
.T. C. Denny.
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BIOGRAPHICAL.
MARK L. McDONALD.
It seems eminently fitting that the names of the early settlers in now progressive localities should be perpetuated in such manner that their labors in the days of trial and hardship may remain an inspiration and encouragement to those who are to come after them. It is sometimes claimed that Republics are ungrateful, but this claim is not true in individual communities, for in all points of the compass are reminders of hero citizens, in the names of streets, towns, rivers, valleys or institutions, this happy method being particularly pop- ular in the west, where heroism and toil have figured so largely in the make-up of the pioneers. Of the early settlers in the town of Santa Rosa few if any have accomplished as much toward its upbuilding and development into the thriving eity that it now is as has Mark L. McDonald, whose name is perpetuated in the avenue of that name as a mark of honor.
The son of James and Martha (Peters) McDonald, natives respectively of Virginia and Kentucky, Mark L. McDonald was born in Washington county, Ky., May 5, 1833. He was reared in this southern home until he was about sixteen years of age, in the meantime attending the schools of the locality and gathering as much information therefrom as was possible. It far from satis- fied his ambitious nature, however, and in 1849, after a short stay in Missouri, he went to Schenectady, N. Y., and continued his studies in Union College, from which he was subsequently graduated. This was the period of the interest sud- denly created in California as a result of the finding of gold, and it was not a matter of any wonder that this ambitious young man should feel that the invi- tation to come and partake of the benefits therefrom were meant for him as much as for the thousands who flocked to the eldorado. After his graduation from college he returned to Kentucky and niade preparation to cross the plains. Arrangements were finally completed, and with his parents he set out on the long march that extended from ocean to ocean. The train was a large one, consisting of sixty wagons, but it did not prove large enough to forestall inter- ference from the Indians; however, had their number been less their trials would undoubtedly have taken a still more formidable aspect. As captain of the company Mr. McDonald was obliged to go ahead and select suitable camping places, and he records experiencing considerable difficulty in crossing the Platte river on account of quicksands.
Two brothers had preceded Mr. McDonald to the west and were located in Sacramento, and arrangements had been made for the comforts of the family when they arrived. In that city the family were ultimately reunited. About this time the mines of Virginia City were attracting considerable attention, on ac- count of recent finds of silver, which later developed into gold. One of the brothers, Capt. James M. McDonald, had had a preliminary survey made by
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Mr. Kingsbury for the building of a road into Virginia City, and as soon as Mark L. came he started him back to Virginia City to take entire charge of the building of it. He also did the engineer's work and had charge of the hiring of the men employed, and later, when they charged a toll, he had charge of the toll collections also. The work which this involved was enormous, including besides the responsibility of construction, looking after the men and keeping the books of the business. It proved an invaluable experience in the life of the young man, and he counts it as one of the most enjoyable as well, as it brought him in contact with many men of note, among whom may be mentioned the late Mark Twain, and he later became a close friend of Senators Stewart and Jones of Nevada. He also met Senator Hearst while there, and they be- came life-long friends and business associates. The salary which Mr. McDon- ald received as constructing engineer was $80 per month, a small remuneration for such responsible work in the light of present-day conditions, but neverthe- less he managed to save $1,500 from his earnings, and with this he went to San Francisco and later purchased a seat on the stock exchange. In June, 1864, he purchased the seat of H. Camp, on the San Francisco Stock and Ex- change Board, for $1,400, and put through some of the largest transactions of stock of that time. In the history of the San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board written by Joseph L. King, the following paragraph is found: "Mark L. McDonald was six feet four inches high, towering over all in the turmoil of the ring. A Kentuckian by birth, with sandy hair and a full beard and blue eyes, he was a handsome man and a power on the Board." During his resi- dence in the metropolis he bought and sold considerable land, and in this, as in whatever he undertook, he was very successful. It was while a resident of that city that he made the acquaintance of Leland Stanford and Charles Crocker, and until the death of both of these men their friendship was close and inti- mate. While in Virginia City Mr. McDonald had become acquainted with Mr. Hearst, and in living the crude camp life they became great friends. They bunked and ate together, and later were interested in the mines in the Black Hills. After going to San Francisco Mr. McDonald went into the home of Mr. Hearst, and remained there until his own marriage several years later. In the meantime they had become associated in many enterprises and they remained intimately connected in business, Mr. Hearst making many trips to the mines, while Mr. McDonald looked after their interests in San Francisco. After Mr. Hearst's death Mr. McDonald and Mrs. Hearst continued the friendship estab- lished, and today Mr. McDonald regards her as the queen of all great and good women, not alone on account of her philanthropic work, but also as one of the few remaining close friends of his pioneer days.
Mr. McDonald's identification with Sonoma county and Santa Rosa dates from the year 1879, at which time he came to this city, and in the northeastern section bought one hundred and sixty acres of land, then a waving wheat field. With prophetic vision he saw the possibilities for the future of the little town, and at once set about subdividing the land and laying out streets and avenues in what was known as McDonald's addition to Santa Rosa. Residents of the town less courageous than he were delighted with the future prospects of their home city, and as a mark of appreciation for their benefactor, voted that the best residence street in the new subdivision should bear his name. This was
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done, and today McDonald avenue is pointed out as one of the show places of Santa Rosa. All the trees that now adorn the subdivision were planted by him, as well as shrubs and plants. Expense was not spared in carrying out his plans for the adornment and beautification of the tract, one of his ideas along this line being the representation of each state in the Union by a tree brought from each state, and many foreign countries were also represented. He also built and established the first water works in the city (now known as the Santa Rosa Water Company), laying the pipe lines with the aid of an experienced engineer from the east. An abundance of pure water has since been supplied to the city. He also laid out the first street railway in Santa Rosa, and was instrumental in having the first steam railroad built (now owned by the Southern Pacific), being one of the directors of the company that planned and financed the enter- prise. One of his duties in furthering the enterprise was buying up the rights of way from the ranchers through the many miles of country traversed by the road, and as indicative of the esteem and honor in which he was held by his compatriots, Stanford and Croker, in the enterprise, to him was given the honor of driving the last spike in Santa Rosa, thus completing the road. It would have been surprising if Mr. McDonald had not been called upon to help in the administration of the young and growing city. Recognizing the value of his superior judgment and ability his fellow-citizens elected him a member of the city council, and for a number of years he served that body faithfully. As became a man so thoroughly in touch with the upbuilding of the town as he was it was natural that he should take a keen interest in educational affairs and kindred enterprises. This interest was shown in a marked degree through his labors in the establishment of the first free library in the town, of which he was president for a long period. In later years Mr. Carnegie gave a library to the city and the city's free library was finally merged into this.
In all of his labors and benefactions Mr. McDonald has had the support and encouragement of his wife, who before her marriage in 1866 was Miss Ralphine North, a native of Natchez, Miss. Seven children were born of this union, and of them we mention the following: Mark L., Jr., was the eldest of the number, and a sketch of his life will be found elsewhere in this volume; Stewart passed away in 1907; Mabel is the wife of William H. Hamilton, of San Francisco, where they make their home; Edith is the wife of Selah Cham- berlain, also of that city; Florence became the wife of Maxwell McNutt, of the same city; and two daughters died in childhood. Now in his seventy-eighth year Mr. McDonald can look back over a life well spent, in the conscientious- ness that he has intentionally wronged no man, but on the other hand has made it the thought uppermost in his mind to help, support and sustain his fellow men in every way possible. That he has done this long and faithfully, every citizen of Santa Rosa will attest. Mr. McDonald is affiliated with but one fra- ternal order, being a member of the Masonic order, in which he has attained the Knights Templar degree.
EDWIN HARRISON BARNES.
In a country so replete with interesting historical characters as is the region west of the Rocky mountains, it is oft-times a most difficult matter for the historian to choose wisely from the material offered : but it is not an every-day
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matter to gather data regarding the life and the character of one of the first settlers in California, who came thither when the country was wild, unsettled and uncultivated. During his sojourn in California Edwin Harrison Barnes has been one of the most interesting spectators of the transformation of Sonoma county from a wilderness to a region embracing thriving towns and splendidly productive farms.
Mr. Barnes came to California in November, 1849; there are only two people in the vicinity of Healdsburg, in which town Mr. Barnes resides, that were here when he came: George Story, who lives six miles below Healdsburg, and Mrs. George Porter, of Windsor. For many years the Barnes' family. pursued their various occupations in North Carolina, where it is thought John Barnes. the father of Edwin Harrison, was born. John Barnes married Diana Y. Harri- son, a native of the vicinity of Cadiz, Ky., and a representative of a distinguished family of the Bourbon state; they lived on a farm in Livingston county, not far from Smithland, where was born Edwin Harrison Barnes December 26, 1827. A few years later the family removed to Scott County, Mo., and there the parents died. Mr. Barnes was brought up on the farm, receiving his educa- tion in the common schools of that day and at Ford's Seminary, Cape Girardeau. He became interested in California in talking with Isaac Williams, who had returned from the western state with tales of natural resources and gold which aroused the interest of the ambitious youth. Thus incited, he determined to make the journey and crossed the plains in 1849 with an ox-team train, the party with which he traveled experiencing no especial difficulties on the way. Choos- ing to accompany that section of the party traveling to California by the Law- son route, Mr. Barnes journeyed with them and after several experiences that . tested his courage, he arrived in Sonoma county and located about seven miles below Healdsburg. With a partner Mr. Barnes purchased two hundred and fifty acres of land from Captain Cooper, paying $5 an acre for the same. This property was not purchased direct, owing to the possibility of Captain Cooper's right being contested in the courts, and so it was agreed that Mr. Barnes should pay half cash and the balance when the title was perfected from the United States government. Mr. Barnes still owns half of this ranch, having sold the other half to T. Boon Miller for $22,000, the sale taking place five years ago. After engaging in various enterprises, Mr. Barnes decided to return east in January, 1854, and he proceeded thither by the way of Nicaragua and in the spring of 1855, having purchased a herd of cattle, he drove them overland and succeeded in getting them through in fairly good condition. Placing these animals on a ranch, he engaged in the cattle business uninterruptedly until tak- ing up his residence in Healdsburg in 1882. Before this, however, he had started a store on the ranch with Lindsay Carson, brother of the noted scout, Kit Carson, conducting this business from 1852 to 1855, when he sold the store. From 1854 to 1867 Mr. Barnes engaged in the general merchandise business at Windsor in partnership with R. A. Petray. He was one of the principal organizers of the Farmers' and Mechanics' Bank at Healdsburg, being elected its president and occupying that position for twenty-five years and also was one of the largest share holders. His duties in this large responsibility were discharged to the entire satisfaction of all concerned and upon his recent retire- ment from active business he was accompanied by the' unbounded goodwill of
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