Solano County
Biographies
ROBERT C. CARTER
is a native of Reding, England, and born February 3, 1834, emigrating to America with his parents in 1841, the family taking up their residence in Brooklyn, New York, where the subject of this sketch was educated in the public schools of that city, and where he resided until March, 1852, when he came to California, remaining in San Francisco until 1859, when he came to old Rio Vista, in company with his father, Robert Carter, who had come to this State. They carried on a fish cannery, it being the first one operated on this coast. This business they followed until their buildings were swept away by the flood of 1862. The subject then moved to Rio Vista and conducted a small cannery business until 1865, when he opened a tin store. In 1875, he originated and carried out the plan for supplying his town with water from the river. Married, February 3, 1865, Miss Susan Davis, of New York City, and born May 13, 1838; have one child living, Robert D., born January 6, 1866.
History of Solano County…. – San Francisco, Cal. - Wood, Alley & Co., East Oakland, pub 1879
pp 470
Transcribed by Kathy Sedler
ALEXANDER CURRIE
was born October 30, 1844, in New Brunswick, where he was educated and followed farming; emigrated to California, settled in Solano county in October, 1868. He purchased at that time 160 acres of fine farming land, located seven miles west from Rio Vista. Although, when he came to this place there were no farms among the “hills,” and all among these hills and down the valleys, as far as the eye could reach, wild oats grew in profusion, but now how changed. All around are well-kept farms, groves and fruit trees. Mr. Currie commenced life on this farm with one dollar in money, but now he has a beautiful home, showing what perseverance and determination will do. Mr. C.’s father and mother came with him to this country; his father, John Currie, was born May 17, 1792, and died January 3, 1875. His mother was born March 16, 1806, and died July 12, 1875.
History of Solano County…. – San Francisco, Cal. - Wood, Alley & Co., East Oakland, pub 1879
pp 470
Transcribed by Kathy Sedler
W. G. DOZIER
born in Georgetown, South Carolina, on May 5, 1833. Entered U. S. Naval Academy Apirl 1, 1850; remained in the navy until latter part of December, 1860 passing through the various grades to lieutenant, when he resigned and returned to South Carolina on her seceding from the Union. Served in the naval branch of the State forces until turned over to the Southern Confederacy; remained in the C.S. navy until the close of the war; and surrendered at Appomattox C. H., Va. Held several commands during the war and served at various places from New Orleans to Richmond. Was married to Mary B. Atkinson, in Georgetown, South Carolina, on December 22, 1859, and by her had five sons. This lady was born near Georgetown, South Carolina, in August, 1835, and died and was buried there December, 1868. In 1869, Mr. D. moved to California and located in Rio Vista, this county. While acting as agent for the P.C.S.S. Co. at San Diego, California, he married Miss Louise M. Williams, daughter of Dr. John S. Williams of that place. They have two children, a daughter and son. He is now a member of the mercantile firm of Wilcox, Ruble & Dozier, at Rio Vista.
History of Solano County…. – San Francisco, Cal. - Wood, Alley & Co., East Oakland, pub 1879
pp 470-471
Transcribed by Kathy Sedler