1828 - 1912

Born in London, England, graduate of Eton College, Captain in British Army and a London barrister. Arrived in San Francisco in 1856 as representative of a land purchasing group. Donated land in Salinas for railroad, churches, schools, streets, and this sixty acre Sherwood Park.

Dedicated May 11, 1972

Aleli Parlor No. 102, Native Daughters of the Golden West

Santa Lucia Parlor No. 97, Native Sons of the Golden West

Marker is on North Main Street north of Iris Drive, on the right when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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