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Author: Tom Gregory (1913)

THEODORE MEZGER

    A Teutonic origin is indicated by the family name of Mezger and it is
learned that the ancestry, as far back as the records can be traced, lived and
labored in Germany, belonging to the sturdy and honorable middle class forming
the bulwark of that and every other country. The founder of the name in the new
world was Frederick, father of Theodore and a resident of his native land until
arrival at mature years left him free to decide as to a future location, when he
took passage on an ocean steamer and crossed to New York City. For a time he
held a position in the American metropolis and during the period of his
residence there he married Katherine Clause, a native of Germany. Shortly after
his marriage he brought his young wife to California via the Panama route in
1868, and after landing from the steamer at San Francisco he proceeded to search
for a permanent location. Chance led his steps to Yolo county, and he became one
of the pioneers of this portion of the commonwealth. On every hand were
evidences of a frontier environment. Vast tracts of land, on which a furrow had
never been turned, showed the possibilities for the agriculturists of the
future. With characteristic decision he promptly entered a claim to three
hundred and twenty acres of raw land, whose richness and fertility his shrewd
judgment discerned. Later he also operated the ranch where now his sons reside
and here he passed away in May, 1908, after a long and useful existence devoted
to the welfare of his family and the upbuilding of his chosen community.

    The large family reared by Frederick and Katherine Mezsrer and carefully
trained by them in habits of industry and integrity are now scattered in
different places as their occupations have called them, but all are reflecting
credit upon the memory of their honored father and are adding prestige to the
family name by their own useful, busy lives. The eldest son, Frederick, holds a
position as an engineer on the Southern Pacific Railroad and is a prominent
local worker in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Charles resides in
Sacramento. Frank and Theodore are partners in the management of the home farm
and cultivate about six hundred acres. The other sons are Albert, of Yreka, and
Eugene, of Woodland. Kate, the eldest daughter, is the wife of John Mast, of
Madison. Mary married Frederick Dill and lives in Yolo county. The youngest
daughter, Clara, resides with her mother in Woodland, where they own a
comfortable cottage and enjoy the friendship of their many acquaintances. All of
the children received fair educational advantages and all were born and reared
in Yolo county, where they are known and respected for worthy traits of
character. The brothers adhere to Democratic principles, but as yet have taken
no part in local politics. Fraternally Frank and Theodore hold membership with
the subordinate lodge of Odd Fellows at Black's Station and contribute
generously to the charities of the organization, as well as to other movements
for the welfare of the people and the prosperity of the community. In addition
to their partnership in the management of six hundred acres in Yolo county,
Frank also owns some four hundred and eighty acres in Washington. The brothers
rank among the resourceful and energetic farmers of the county and merit a large
degree of success through their devotion to duty, their adherence to honorable
principles and their energetic application to agricultural enterprises.


Additional Comments:
Extracted from

HISTORY OF YOLO COUNTY CALIFORNIA
WITH
Biographical Sketches
OF
The Leading Men and Women of the County Who Have Been Identified With Its Growth
and Development From the Early Days to the Present

HISTORY BY
TOM GREGORY
AND OTHER WELL KNOWN WRITERS
ILLUSTRATED COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME

HISTORIC RECORD COMPANY
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA [1913]


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