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JOHN BEER
JOHN BEER, a farmer of
Castoria Township, was born in England, July 31, 1842; emigrated to the United
States, arriving at New York April 20, 1872, and settling in Canada; arrived at
Stockton March 5, 1876, and three weeks afterward was engaged by Martin &
Rock; at the end of six months he was employed by P. G. Sharp, and remained
with him ten years, as foreman. The farm of 480 acres which he now occupies, he
first leased of Martin & Rock for three years, that firm then dissolved
partnership. Mr. Beer then rented the land of J. W. Rock for three years more.
Mr. Beer is one of the most extensive grain-growers of San Joaquin County.
July 19, 1870, in London, England, Mr.
Beer married Ellen Harle, and they have had three children, of whom William
Henry is the only one living.
Transcribed by: Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
An Illustrated History of San Joaquin County,
California, Page 504. Lewis Pub. Co.
Chicago, Illinois 1890.
© 2009 Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
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