Central California Biographies

A memorial and biographical history of the coast counties of Central California : illustrated : containing 
a history of this important section of the Pacific coast from the earliest period of its discovery to the 
present time, together with glimpses of its auspicious future, illustrations and full-page portraits of 
some of its eminent men, and biographical mention of many of its pioneers, and prominent citizens of 
to-day (1893)

Publisher: Chicago : Lewis Publishing Company
Author: Barrows, Henry D; Ingersoll, Luther A

Transcribed by Peggy Hooper

This file is part of the California Genealogy & History Archives http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cagha/index.htm

 


JOSEPH A. RICHARDSON was born in Monterey, California, in 1847. William B. Richardson, 
his father, came from Maryland to California as early as 1830, locating in the town of 
Monterey. Here he wedded Josefa Soberanes, a daughter of one of the distinguished 
early citizens of this coast. She is still living and is now in her. eightieth year. Joseph A. 
was reared in his native town and educated in her schools. He has made his home in or 
near Soledad for many years, a portion of the time engaged in ranching. He is now 
occupied in the harness-making business in Soledad.