Plumas County Biographies

John Willoughby

Transcribed by Craig Hahn, Dec. 2004

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Willoughby Brothers
 
Matthew, Henry, and John Willoughby are all natives of Cornwall, England. 
Matthew came to the United States in the spring of 1869. In a short time he sent 
for his brother Henry, who arrived in 1870 on American soil. He in turn sent for 
their younger brother John, who arrived in the United States in 1872. By 
industry and business tact they have built themselves up, and we find them at 
Johnsville, proprietors of a good merchandising establishment, of the Mountain 
Home, and of a butcher shop, in each of which they are doing a good business. 
Henry is the manager in charge of the hotel, John of the store, and Matthew of 
the meat market. The hotel is one of the best in the county, being neat and 
comfortably furnished. In connection with the business in Johnsville, they own a 
ranch in Mohawk valley. 
 
Illustrated History of Plumas, Lassen & Sierra Counties, with California from 
1513 to 1850. � Fariss and Smith, San Francisco,  1882. p 245