California Biographies
McCaughey, James

Transcribed by Peggy Hooper

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McCaughey, James. Was born in Canada West February 19, 1839, where he received
his education, and at the age of sixteen entered the store of William J. Dyer,
of Kemptville, as clerk, remaining until 1859. He then established a business of
his own at the same place, where he continued till June, 1864, when he came to
California, via Panama, arriving at San Francisco July 20th of the same year,
and in October settled at Bodega, where he was engaged in clerking for sixteen
months for L. Kowlsky, and for one year for B. Stephenson & Co. He then entered
into a co-partnership with Mat Aikin, and bought the business of Stephenson &
Co. In January, 1872, he bought Aikin out, since which time he has conducted it
alone. In October, 1867, Mr. McCaughey, in company with David Robinson, opened a
store at the head of Bodega Bay, which they carried on five years, when they
moved the goods to Bodega Corners. On April 1, 1877, Mr. McCaughey started a
store at Occidental, which David Robinson manages. Mr. McCaughey married Miss
Nancy Carson, a native of Canada, March 18, 1867. By this union they have five
children: James W., David E. P., Elizabeth M., Nancy E. and Howard S. Mr.
McCaughey is agent for Wells, Fargo & Co., Postmaster, and agent for the Western
Union Telegraph Co.

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