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History of Stockton, (San Joaquin County) CaliforniaOur database does not include an historic photo for Stockton, (San Joaquin County) California, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:The Biography of James Herbert Budd James Herbert Budd, governor of California, was born in Janesville, Wis., May 18, 1851; son of Joseph H. and Lucinda M. (Ash) Budd; grandson of John and Elizabeth (Van Rensselaer) Budd, and of Thomas and Lucy (Edgerton) Ash, and of German and English ancestry. He removed to California in his boyhood and attended the public schools and Brayton's school, Oakland. He was graduated from the University of California, Ph. B. in 1873; was admitted to the bar and settled in practice at Stockton, Cal. He was a Democratic representative from California in the 48th congress, 1883-85, declining re-nomination, and was governor of California, 1895-99, He was a trustee of the Stockton library and president of the board of police and fire commissioners. He was married in June, 1873, to Inez A. Merrill. |
California Facts: San Joaquin County Facts: Seat: StocktonEstablished: 1850 Formed from: Mexican Alta California
Additional Local History Notes: The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: STOCKTON, a post-town and capital of San Joaquin county, California, is situated on a slough or channel of its own name, about 3 miles from its junction with the San Joaquin river. This place, one of the most important in the state, is on the main road from Sacramento city to Los Angeles, about 125 miles E. S. E. from Benicia. It was first settled in 1844 by C. M. Weber, but was abandoned by him in 1846. In 1848 a settlement was successfully established, and since that time its growth has been rapid. The channel is navigable for steamboats and vessels of 400 tons burthen at all seasons, affording a ready communication with the Pacific. A hospital is erecting at Stockton, which will be an ornament to the state. The town is a place of great activity and a dep?t for the southern mines. Resident population, about 4000, which is sometimes increased by a floating population to 6000 or 8000. Stockton is situated 4 meters above sea level. |