Monterey-Santa Cruz County CA Archives Biographies.....Anderson, W. A. 1852 - 
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Author: Luther A. Ingersoll, Editor (1893)

W. A. ANDERSON, of Salinas, is a native son of the "Golden State," having been
born at Santa Cruz, June 30, 1852.

  His father, William J. Anderson, was an important figure in the early history
of California. He came to the coast as early as 1837, as an English sailor on a
whaling vessel. In Larkin's notes he is referred to as one of Graham's self-made
men, and in 1840 one of the exiles to San Blas. He returned, however, to
California and successfully prosecuted a claim for damages. He was granted a car
carta, and in 1842 married a Miss Espinosa. He then ran a soap manufactory and
flour mill on the Salinas plains, but sold both establishments in 1842. He then
removed to Santa Cruz and there held the office of alcalde in 1849. In 1854 he
removed to Monterey and followed his trade of mechanic there, and is said to
have laid the first roof upon the old Monterey customhouse. He has four sons and
two daughters, of whom the subject of this sketch is the oldest. Mr. W. A.
Anderson was a man of intelligence and skill in his trade and enjoyed the
respect and esteem of all who knew him.

  Our subject remained in Monterey until July, 1862, following his trade of
contracting carpenter and builder, when he removed to Salinas Valley, and in
1868 located in Castroville, until 1890, when he removed to Salinas. He was
elected in the campaign of 1890, Assessor of Monterey county, and therefore
removed to Salinas to assume the duties of his office, which at this writing,
1892, he still retains.

  In 1871, he married Miss Inez, a daughter of the late Jose Boronda, of whom
mention is made elsewhere in this volume. Eight children have been born to Mr.
and Mrs. Anderson, four girls and four boys.

  Mr. Anderson is an estimable gentleman and has proved a faithful official.


Additional Comments:
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Memorial and Biographical History of the Coast Counties of Central California.

Illustrated.

Containing a History of this Important Section of the Pacific Coast from the
Earliest Period of its Discovery to the Present Time, together with Glimpses of
its Auspicious Future; Illustrations and Full-Page Portraits of some of its
Eminent Men, and Biographical Mention of many of its Pioneers, and Prominent
Citizens of To-day.



HENRY D. BARROWS,
Editor of the Historical Department.

LUTHER A. INGERSOLL,
Editor of the Biographical Department.

"A people that take no pride in the noble achievements of remote ancestors will
never achieve anything worthy to be remembered with pride by remote
descendants."-Macaulay.


CHICAGO: THE LEWIS PUBLISHING COMPANY.
1893.

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