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AUGUSTUS RHODEN
AUGUSTUS RHODEN, a native of
Russia, was born February, 1827. He was reared in his native country, and there
learned the carpenter’s trade. In 1848 he came to America, sailing from Bremen
to New York. He went to Maryland, where he remained about two years, working at
his trade. He then started for California, coming via the Isthmus and landing
in San Francisco. He came to Stockton with the last 50 cents he had, which was
borrowed money at that. There he went to work at his trade, following that
occupation until 1865, with the exception of two seasons spent at Folsom. By
his hard work, economy and industry he accumulated a considerable amount of
money. His present property he took as pay for hard work, as he could not get
the money. In 1865, his health being poor, he was obliged to leave the shop,
and hence came to his ranch, where he has remained ever since. He has made all
the improvements, and the property is to-day in a fine state of cultivation. It
contains 320 acres, which is devoted to general farming.
Mr. Rhoden was married in 1862 to Miss
Cecilia Rock, a native of Ireland. They have four children living, three boys
and one girl, and two deceased. The living are: Joseph, Linus, Susie and
Daniel.
Transcribed by: Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
An Illustrated History of San Joaquin County,
California, Pages 579-580. Lewis Pub.
Co. Chicago, Illinois 1890.
© 2009 Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
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