JOSIAH C. WILLIAMSON
Mr.
Williamson was born February 18, 1851, in Marshfield, Massachusetts, coming to
Pescadero, California, December 14, 1869, via the Isthmus of Panama. He lost no time, but immediately engaged in
the dairy business. After four years
spent at this, he clerked in a store until 1885, when he opened up a general
merchandise store, which is still continued by him and is the largest
mercantile establishment in Pescadero.
On December 14, 1879 he married Harriet Hornsinger. The children born to this union, who are now
living, are: Frank, Gladys, and Elmira.
Mr. Williamson served as postmaster in Pescadero for
eight years. Fraternally he is a member
of the Odd Fellows.
Transcribed by Betty Wilson
Source: History of San Mateo County by Philip W. Alexander & Charles P. Hamm page 174. Press of Burlingame Publishing Co., Burlingame, CA. 1916.
© 2004 Betty Wilson.
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