Born in Henry County,
Indiana, February 23, 1835. When about five years of age, he with his
parents moved to Boone County, Illinois, where he resided until 1854, when
he emigrated to California, crossing the plains with ox teams, and arrived
in this county September 27th of the same year. After farming on Dry Creek
for six years, he went to Virginia City and followed teaming for one summer,
after which he speculated in mines until 1865, when he returned to this
county and farmed until 1870. He then moved into Healdsburg, where he has
resided ever since. Mr. Gum is largely interested in the Great Eastern
quicksilver mine of this county. Married Miss Clara Zane, December 14, 1865.
Willie, Schulyer C., John and Nellie, deceased, are the names of their
children.
Source: "History of Sonoma County, Cal.," Alley,
Bowen & Co., San Francisco, 1880, p. 508.
Transcribed and submitted by Sally Kaleta, July, 2007.
Born in Yorkshire,
England, May 9, 1815. Emigrated with his parents to America, when about four
years of age. After a residence in Cinncinati, Ohio, for about eighteen
months, they moved to Washington County, Missouri. In 1853 the subject of
this sketch emigrated to California. After residing in Santa Clara County
for three years he came to this county and settled on his present farm,
comprising two hundred and twenty acres, located near Litton Springs.
Married Miss Mary Engeldow March 7, 1836, who was born in Virginia, March 6,
1817. Their children are Frances Sophia, George, Robert, Alice, Franklin,
and Edwin.
Source: "History of Sonoma County, Cal.," Alley,
Bowen & Co., San Francisco, 1880, p. 508.
Transcribed and submitted by Sally Kaleta, July, 2007.
Born in Summit County,
Ohio, January 21, 1832, where he resided until 1852, when he emigrated to
California, crossing the plains with ox teams as far as Salt Lake and from
there to Placerville he made the journey on foot in company with his
brother. Here they mined and worked on the South Fork Ditch until the
following spring when they came to this county. After remaining for a short
time on a farm about five miles north from Healdsburg, the subject of this
sketch engaged in the mill business, which he conducted for a space of two
and one-half years. He then, in company with his brother, built a saw-mill
on Mill Creek, where he labored for two years. He then built the Healdsburg
Flouring Mill, and after conducting it for five years disposed of the
property; since which time he has turned his attention to sheep raising and
farming. Married Miss Sarah E. Vaughan April 3, 1859. James T. and Lulu C.
are their only children.
Source: "History of Sonoma County, Cal.," Alley,
Bowen & Co., San Francisco, 1880, p. 508.
Transcribed and submitted by Sally Kaleta, July, 2007.