El Dorado County
Biographies
ANDREW JACKSON ADAMS
The business partner of Mr. Riebsam, is a son of Henry and Sarah (nee Mills) Adams, of Bedford county, Pennsylvania, where he was born on the 8th day of December, 1830. His father was a contractor and builder, and also owned a farm on which Andrew was engaged until in 1852 he crossed the plains to California. From the time of his coming to California in 1852 to 1864, he was engaged in mining. In 1864, he bought into the business at Latrobe. Was married July 4, 1865, to Miss Dennis, a daughter of James Dennis, of Sutter Creek. The union is blessed with three children, viz.: Laura E., Charles Francis, and Claude M., all born at Latrobe. At an early day his parents removed to Ohio, and in 1846 to Wisconsin, where his father served in both houses of the State Legislature and was one of the presidential electors.
Historical Souvenir of El Dorado County, California with Illustrations & Biographical Sketches of its Prominent Men & Pioneers - Oakland, Cal. - Paolo Sioli, Publisher, 1883. p - 230
Transcribed by Kathy Sedler
THOMAS ALLEN
Is a son of John and Ann Allen, and was born in Cork, Ireland, June 2, 1812. After receiving his education he went to learn the carpentering and boat-building trades, which he followed for many years. In 1833-4, he removed from his native country with his parents, who settled in Canada. In 1849 Thos. began boating on the Erie Canal. In 1853 he gave that up, and sailed via the Isthmus of Panama to California in 1854. He settled at Kelsey, and engaged in mining until 1859. During this year he returned to the East intending to remain, but was taken ill and had to return to California’s healthful, live giving climate. He then took up his permanent abode at Kelsey, where he yet resides.
He was married in 1842, lost his wife in 1853, and has ever since remained a widower. Is now engaged in business at Kelsey, is widely known in the county, and always the same genial, courteous gentleman.
Historical Souvenir of El Dorado County, California with Illustrations & Biographical Sketches of its Prominent Men & Pioneers - Oakland, Cal. - Paolo Sioli, Publisher, 1883. p - 230
Transcribed by Kathy Sedler