San Luis Obispo-Sonoma County CA Archives Biographies.....Mayfield, Benjamin Franklin 1826 - 
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Author: Thompson & West (1883)

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MAYFIELD

Is a veteran of the Mexican War and one of the pioneers of California. This
gentleman was born in the State of Tennessee, June 27, 1826, remaining in that
State until ten years of age, when his parents moved into the State of Illinois.
There he attended the schools of the country, passing the quiet life of a farmer
until, at the age of twenty, the sound of war called the brave young men of the
land to arms. In 1846 he joined the volunteers for the war with Mexico, and
under the command of Col. Philip St. George Cooke, marched across the plains,
down the Rio Grande through New Mexico, and through Sonora to California. In the
spring of 1848 the regiment was disbanded, and Mr. Mayfield was discharged from
service at Los Angeles. Then came the exciting reports of the discovery of gold
on the American River, and he was among the first in the diggings at Sutter's
Mill. The events in that connection form one of the most interesting portions of
the history of the State, and are detailed elsewhere in this volume. The
occupation of a miner he followed until 1852, when he removed into the farming
region of Sonoma County, engaging in the cultivation of the soil until 1868. He
then came to San Luis Obispo County, locating on San Simeon Creek, where he has
since lived, engaged in farming and dairying, milking from twenty-five to thirty
cows. His residence and its surroundings are shown by an engraving on another
page. Mr. Mayfield was married in 1857 to Mrs. Terrill, and seven children have
been born to them, all of whom are living.

  This gentleman is noted for his public spirit and the interest he takes in
public affairs, particularly those relating to the welfare of his county and
community. He has filled the office of Supervisor, Road Master, and School
Trustee, and is always identified in the management of the business of the
county, earning the respect and confidence of all.


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HISTORY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
CALIFORNIA

WITH

Illustrations and Biographical Sketches
OF ITS
PROMINENT MEN AND PIONEERS.


OAKLAND, CAL.
THOMPSON & WEST

1883.


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