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GEORGE STEINMETZ
GEORGE STEINMETZ, a farmer of
Tulare Township, was born in Germany, in 1834, leaving his native country in
1852, and settling in Missouri, where he spent two years; then came across the
plains to California, the journey requiring six months. Arrived in San Joaquin
County, in October, 1854, and engaged in the stock business. In 1870 he bought
160 acres of land in Tulare Township and began farming. He also owns one
section in the foothills, large portions of which is good grazing land.
In 1870 he married Miss Boisen, by which
marriage there were five children, - Henry, Edward C., George A., Lewis F. and
Anna C. His wife died in 1878, and in 1884 he married Miss Hahas, and by this
marriage there are two children: Jessie C. and August W. Mr. Steinmetz is a
member of the order of Odd Fellows.
Transcribed by: Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
An Illustrated History of San Joaquin County,
California, Pages 514-515. Lewis Pub.
Co. Chicago, Illinois 1890.
© 2009 Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
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