El Dorado County
Biographies
CALVIN W. DUDEN
Of Latrobe, was born in Lecking county, Ohio, on the 1st day of May, 1838. When very young his father moved to Van Buren county, Iowa, and engaged in the mercantile business, and when old enough Calvin entered the store as a clerk. In 1853 he removed to the Pacific coast and engaged in merchandising at Coloma. In 1859 he was appointed a Deputy County Recorder, which position he filled with credit to himself and universal satisfaction to the people, for four years. The voters of El Dorado then gave evidence of their esteem by electing Mr. Duden to the office of Recorder for two years. In 1865 he was chosen by the Central Pacific Railroad as their agent at Latrobe, and also telegraph operator and agent for Well, Fargo & Co’s express, which position he still holds. Mr. Duden was united in marriage in June, 1873, to Miss Tennie A. Miller, eldest daughter of Hon. James H. Miller, of Latrobe. To them have been born two sons, George J., born on the 5th of June, 1874, and William H., born on October 14th, 1875. Mrs. Duden was born at Latrobe on the 18th day of January, 1855. Mr. Duden is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and has acted as master of the Lodge for a number of years. Is a genial, sociable gentleman, generous, and universally esteemed as a good fellow.
Historical Souvenir of El Dorado County, California with Illustrations & Biographical Sketches of its Prominent Men & Pioneers - Oakland, Cal. - Paolo Sioli, Publisher, 1883. p - 240
Transcribed by Kathy Sedler