Alameda County
Biographies
J. B. Marlin
Joseph Brady Marlin is a native of Pennsylvania. He emigrated to Oregon in 1853, but removed thence to San Lorenzo, where his brothers—John and Washington—also settled, in 1854. He is a prominent farmer and fruit-grower, and one of the popular men of the county. Was first elected county Supervisor in 1865, and has represented the township ever since on the Board, with the exception of the years 1860 and 1870. He is in his 50th year.
Centennial Yearbook of Alameda County, California - Oakland, Calif., 1876 Page 568
Transcribed by Peggy Allen, April 25 2006
Valentine Alviso
This gentleman is a son of Augustine Alviso, whose biography is given elsewhere, and is “to the manor born.” He received the best part of his education in an Eastern college, and is the only native Californian who has ever occupied a set on the Board of County Supervisors. He was appointed by Judge Nye to fill the vacancy in Murray Township, caused by the resignation of Senator Beazell in the Fall of 1875. He is an old resident of Murray Township, and in now in his 37th year.
Centennial Yearbook of Alameda County, California - Oakland, Calif., 1876 Page 568-569
Transcribed by Peggy Allen, April 25 2006
W. C. Mason
William Cowan Mason, Supervisor-elect for Brooklyn and Alameda Townships, is a native of Vermont and 46 years of age. Has resided in Brooklyn since 1870, where he carried on an extensive mercantile business, as a member of the firm of W. C. Mason & Co. Is a practical business man, and will, no doubt, be a very useful member of the Board. Mr. Mason is a man of family.
Centennial Yearbook of Alameda County, California - Oakland, Calif., 1876 Page 569
Transcribed by Peggy Allen, April 25 2006
Peter Pumyea
This gentleman is Supervisor for the Fifth Distract, Oakland City, and was elected in 1875. He is a native of Illinois, a farmer and liver-keeper by occupation. Is the youngest member of the Board of Supervisors, being only 33 years of age.
Centennial Yearbook of Alameda County, California - Oakland, Calif., 1876 Page 569
Transcribed by Peggy Allen, April 25 2006