Los Angeles County, CA, Biographies

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WILLIAM OSBORN, 
 
manufacturer and dealer in harness and saddlery, Aliso street, Los Angeles, was 
born in New York State, October 30, 1835. His parents removed to Illinois during 
his early boyhood. Upon reaching manhood he came to California by way of the 
Isthmus of Panama, in 1855, began working in the mines, and continued for three 
years, then came to Los Angeles and engaged in freighting to Owens River, 
Arizona, and Utah. After continuing the business for some years, he sold out to 
the Cerro Gordo Freighting Company. In March, 1877, he established his present 
business in an old adobe building where Baker's Block now stands. From Main 
street he removed to Spring street, between Second and Third, and from there to 
his own property on the corner of Fifth and Hill streets. In 1883 he removed to 
his present location. He has a large acquaintance with freighting men, and 
manufactures most of the heavy truck harness for all the companies. He has a 
large and commodious shop, and employs eight to ten hands, and has a 
well-established trade. He has held the office of county road commissioner, 
supervisor and member of the board of councilmen. In 1868 Mr. Osborn married 
Miss Rosetta Baldwin, a native of San Bernardino. They have two children: 
Rosetta and George Arlington.
 
An Illustrated History of Los Angeles County, California �  Chicago, The Lewis 
Publishing Company, 1889   Page 786
Transcribed by Kathy Sedler