California Biographies
Hynes, James

Transcribed by Peggy Hooper

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Hynes, James. Born in County Galway, Ireland, November 2, 1835. Emigrated to
America in 1851. Some time after his arrival he enlisted in the regular army,
and was called to Texas. Received his honorable discharge in 1856, and emigrated
to California. After residing in San Francisco until 1857, he proceeded to
Fraser river and engaged in mining until the Fall of 1858, when he left and
crossed the country to Oregon, and on October 25, 1858, joined the United States
army, remaining in the service five years, being discharged with honors on
October 25, 1863. He then came to this county and settled on his present estate,
comprising one hundred and seventy-eight acres of land. Mr. Hynes has been Road
Master for five years. In 1879 he was elected Assemblyman on the Democratic
ticket. He is also a member of the State militia, receiving his commission as
captain on August 5, 1871, and likewise a commission from Newton Booth as First
Lieutenant of the National Home Guards of California on February 23, 1874. Mr.
Hynes married, June 3, 1875, Miss Alena R. Parker. She was born February 14,
1856. Walrick F., born September 29, 1877, and Laura A., born in 1878, are the
names and births of their children.

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