Los Angeles County, CA, Biographies

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RAMON VALENZUELA, 
 
capitalist, 510 East Seventh street, Los Angeles, is probably the oldest 
native-born citizen residing in Los Angeles at this time. His parents, Gaspar 
and Mariaynacia (Lopez) Valenzuela, were both natives of California. The subject 
of this sketch was reared on a farm, and November 28, 1840, was united in 
marriage with Miss Ascension Serano, a native of San Gabriel, the marriage 
ceremony being performed in the old Mission church. Her parents, Thomas and 
Nicholaza (Navarra) Serano, were both natives of California and were never 
outside the limits of Los Angeles County. After his marriage, the subject of 
this sketch followed the occupation of his father, and had a little farm on San 
Pedro street. He sold that place, and in 1846 purchased the land upon which he 
now resides, which was at that time some distance from the city. For forty years 
he cultivated the soil, raising grain and fruits. The land becoming very 
valuable, he subdivided it and sold the greater portion two years ago. The land 
he still retains he has improved and erected houses thereon. Excepting the three 
months spent in San Diego, during the war troubles in 1846, he has never been 
outside the limits of the county. Mr. and Mrs. Valenzuela have ten children: 
Manuela, now Mrs. Marchado, living at Bayonne; Jubencio, residing on Eighth 
street, Los Angeles; Felipa, now Mrs. Mayes, a resident of Los Angeles; 
Salbadora, the widow of Mr. Ruiz, who is now living with her father; Gaspar, 
whose home is on the Santonia Ranch; Jose, living on Hewitt street; Crotild, now 
Mrs. Ybarra, of East Los Angeles; Ramond and Ascension, in Los Angeles City; and 
Arnmulfo, living at home. They have lost four children: Esteban, Liobejildo, 
Consolation and Eduarda. They have thirty-three grandchildren living and twelve 
deceased; also one great-grandchild living and one deceased. Mr. and Mrs. 
Valenzuela have lived a quiet and peaceful life, enjoying the respect of all who 
know them. Mr. Valenzuela has never had a lawsuit in his life.
 
An Illustrated History of Los Angeles County, California �  Chicago, The Lewis 
Publishing Company, 1889   Page 662
Transcribed by Kathy Sedler