Sacramento County
Biographies
CHARLES AUGUST WICKSTROM
CHARLES
AUGUST WICKSTROM.--Among the early settlers on the Sacramento River on
Grand Island who gave their best energy and efforts to the upbuilding
of the Delta section, was the late Charles August Wickstrom, who passed to his
eternal reward on October 11, 1901. He
was born in Sweden in 1855 and came to
California in 1875. He naturally tried his hand at mining and
sought the elusive gold near Gibonsville, Sierra
County, and afterwards in Nevada
County. He spent about five years and at one time had
accumulated quite a sum, but lost it again.
In 1881 Charles A. Wickstrom came down to San
Francisco and engaged in the theatrical business,
running the Coliseum with its accessories, in which he was successful. He exchanged the Coliseum Theater for other
property in 1884, and on September 9, 1885, purchased 100 acres on Grand
Island, Sacramento County, about five miles above Isleton. Locating on the property, he built a
residence and suitable farm buildings and engaged in raising fruits and
vegetables, spending his time in the development of his ranch.
In
1881, Mr. Wickstrom married Miss Lisette Huth, a native of Germany,
their union being blessed with two children, Charles Godfried
and Mrs. Lillian Smith. Mr. Wickstrom
was not permitted to enjoy the fruits of his labor; for he passed on, as above
stated, on October 11, 1901, mourned by his family, friends, and business
associates. His widow survives him,
still residing on her Grand Island
ranch, and is much esteemed and loved by all who know her.
Transcribed by Barbara Gaffney.
Source: Reed, G. Walter, History of Sacramento County, California With
Biographical Sketches, Page 485.
Historic Record Company, Los Angeles,
CA. 1923.
© 2007 Barbara Gaffney.