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

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ISAAC THEXTON has for eleven years been the efficient manager of the Paicines ranch, 
and is well known throughout San Benito county as an enterprising citizen and thorough 
farmer. The Paicines ranch comprises about 9,000 acres, from 500 to 1,000 acres of which 
are annually devoted to grain. Stock-raising is also a prominent feature of the place, from 
800 to 1,000 head of stock, besides about 100 milk cows, being the average number kept 
here. 

Mr. Thexton is a native of Scotland, born in Perthshire, April 2, 1849. He was reared 
a farmer, and has made this business his life work. Upon coming to California, about 
eighteen years ago, he came to Paicines rancho as manager. In his present position 
as manager of all the Grogan interests in San Benito county, he has exercised good judg- 
ment and displayed marked ability, conducting the ranch in such a manner as to advance 
the interests of all concerned. 

He was married in 1885, to Miss Helen Crawford, daughter of Robert Crawford, of 
Glasgow, Scotland. Mrs. Thexton's untimely death occurred September 1, 1890.