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MRS. AMELIA DARRA
MRS. AMELIA DARRA was the
wife of John Darra, one of the pioneers of
California, and one of our most successful grain and stock raisers. He bought a
fine improved ranch in 1868, containing 350 acres, and situated about five
miles east of Stockton. He died in 1888, leaving his entire property to his
wife. She was born in Germany, February 20, 1830. Leaving Germany, she came to
Baltimore, Maryland, where she remained but a short time, thence to Cincinnati,
Ohio, and in 1861 came to California via Cape Horn, settling on the ranch which
she purchased seven miles southeast of Stockton, and on which she now resides.
She has no children, excepting an adopted daughter.
Transcribed by: Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
An Illustrated History of San Joaquin County,
California, Page 474. Lewis Pub. Co. Chicago, Illinois 1890.
© 2009 Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
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