San Joaquin County
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MRS. MARY J. WHITAKER
MRS. M. J. WHITAKER, wife of
F. M. Whitaker, was born in Washington County, Arkansas, and came to California
in 1861 with her parents. They purchased land in the San Joaquin Valley, making
their home there. Mrs. Whitaker purchased her property in 1865, and in order to
obtain a clear title had to pay for it thrice. She was married in 1863, to F.
M. Whitaker, a native of Kentucky, who came to California in 1854. He was a
blacksmith by occupation, but followed farming in the latter years of his life.
He died in 1876, at the age of forty-four years. They had three children,
namely: Anna V., wife of D. Merrill, a resident of Calaveras County; Sarah C.
and Robert H. Mrs. Whitaker still
superintends her own farm, which gives the appearance of a well operated and
well managed farm. It is situated twelve miles from Stockton, just off the
Cherokee Lane road. The produce is principally grain and stock. The subject is
a thorough business woman and one who understands how to conduct the farm. Her
home has the appearance of neatness and comfort. Her husband is well remembered
by all the old settlers, by whom he was much respected.
Transcribed by: Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
An Illustrated History of San Joaquin County,
California, Page 570. Lewis Pub. Co.
Chicago, Illinois 1890.
© 2009 Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
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