California Biographies
Gregory, John

Transcribed by Peggy Hooper

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Gregory, John. A native of England, born June 7, 1823, where he received his
education, and was reared a farmer. At twenty-one years of age he emigrated to
California, arriving in December, 1844. After remaining here about three years,
being engaged at different occupations, he went to Detroit, Michigan, where he
was employed as steward on a steamboat until 1855, when he returned to
California, via Nicaragua, arriving at San Francisco in the Fall. He proceeded
at once to Shaw's Flat and mined about two years, when we again find him in San
Francisco, engaged in the water business, which he continued until 1861, when he
came to this county and settled on his present ranch, comprising one hundred
acres, located in Vallejo township. Married November 21, 1866, Miss Catherine
Casey. By this union they have three children: Susiana S., Edwin S. and Harrie.
Has two children by his first wife. George H. and Francis A.

Source: HISTORY OF SONOMA COUNTY, Alley, Bowen & Co. 1880