Sacramento County
Biographies
CLINTON HENLEY CANTRELL
CLINTON HENLEY CANTRELL--An energetic rancher who worthily represents both the spirit and the enterprise of Sacramento County, an ideal section for the progressive farmer, is Clinton Henley Cantrell. He was born on January 15, 1855, near the Consumnes River. His father, Darbey Cantrell, was one of the early pioneers who came to California before the discovery of gold enticed other prospectors; his mother was Hannah Kirby before her marriage.
Clinton Henley Cantrell received a very liberal education in the rural schools and in St. Mary's College, of San Francisco. On completing his course at college, he worked on his father's ranch., and on the death of his father he took the heavy responsibilities of the mortgage on his young shoulders. Through his life of thrift and effort he has now become the owner of the ranch, which is clear property. In addition to this, he also has a 420 acres ranch on the upper part of Stockton Road., and altogether is the owner of approximately 770 acres of land, which is devoted to farming, stock- raising and dairying.
Mr. Cantrell has one child, Minnie, now Mrs. Castella, who has one child. Mr. Cantrell is a home-loving man, but is very fond of outdoor life and sports, and he is especially interested in well-bred horses.
Transcribed by: Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
Source: Reed, G.
Walter, History of Sacramento County,
California With Biographical Sketches, Page748. Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, CA.
1923.
© 2007 Jeanne Taylor.