Sacramento County
Biographies
JAMES STAFFORD
JAMES STAFFORD, retired, is a native of
the north of Ireland, and was born
near Belfast, May 15, 1815. He grew
up and attended school there, and after reaching manhood emigrated
to this country and worked in New York
State. Was at West Point during the
memorable log-cabin campaign, when General William Henry Harrison was elected
President. After several years, on account of his health, Mr. Stafford
returned to his native country and remained there until 1847, when the whole
family–his parents and ten children–came over to this country and settled at
Aurora, Indiana. Here he engaged in merchandising, and built up a large trade;
also engaged in packing pork and in buying and selling cattle and hogs
throughout the country; and for thirty-five years carried on the most extensive
business in that section of the State, and extending through the adjoining
States, and enjoyed an enviable reputation for his honor and integrity. The
family came to the Pacific coast in 1874, Mr. Stafford remaining to attend to
his business interests. Since coming here he has not engaged in active
business. His attractive home is at 1316 Seventh street. Mr. Stafford was
married May 10, 1850, to Maria Hueston, who also is a native of the north of Ireland,
her home being near the city of Belfast.
The death of this estimable lady occurred in June, 1886. They have had fourteen
children, only four of whom survive. James, Robert and Mary are living at home
in this city, and Jennie is married and living at Galt, in this county.
Transcribed by Vicky
Walker, 10/3/07.
Source: Davis, Hon. Win. J., An Illustrated
History of Sacramento County, California. Page 788.
Lewis Publishing Company. 1890.
© 2007 Vicky Walker.