Solano County Biographies

DAVID A. POND

Transcribed by Kathy Sedler

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born in Carlton, Green county, Illinois, February 24, 1840, where he was 
educated and followed farming.  Married Miss Matilda Ferguson, June 24, 1863. 
She was born February 27, 1845, in Carlton, Illinois.  In October, 1873, the 
subject of this sketch emigrated to California and settled at Rio Vista, this 
county.  Was employed as a butcher, by different firms, up to about two years 
ago, when he formed a partnership with James U. Chase, and carried on 
butchering, but on October 25, 1878, Mr. C. sold out, and the firm is now known 
as Pond & Knox, where they are doing business.  Has had two children, but both 
are dead.  Edward, born February 23, 1866, died July 27, 1868; Clara, born 
December 13, 1868, died May 31, 1874.
 
History of Solano County � San Francisco, Cal. - Wood, Alley  & Co., East 
Oakland, pub 1879, pp 475