SGT CO.G
8 MICH. CAV
Born in Michigan , the youngest of thirteen children, at the age of 20, Albert Eugene French enlisted on September 8, 1863 in Company A, 11th Michigan Cavalry under Colonel Neason for service during the Civil War. He saw active service in the Cumberland Mountains after the Morgan Raiders as well as in Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, North and South Carolina and Alabama. After the war was over, he returned to farming in Michigan. His brother, James French, had already moved west to California during the Gold Rush, so in 1870 Albert made his way West as well. He initially bought 160 acres in Placer County, which prospered and increased to over 1600 acres. He was a pioneer in sheep/wool-growing as well as developing acres of fruit orchards consisting of oranges, plums and pears. He was married twice,first to Amelia Ingram and later after Amelia's passing, to Mary Barker. Albert and his second wife adopted two children. His ranch, named Hillsdale Ranch after his birthplace in Michigan, was set on "sloping hills and mountains, with beautiful forests,fields, and orchards presenting a magnificant view." Even when he was in his 80's, Albert was hale and hearty and would still drive teams of horses, plow, irrigate,and ride horseback around the ranch tending to the fences and stock.
(Bio based on information from "History of Placer and Nevada Counties" published 1924 available at the Placer County Library in Auburn)
8 MICH. CAV
Born in Michigan , the youngest of thirteen children, at the age of 20, Albert Eugene French enlisted on September 8, 1863 in Company A, 11th Michigan Cavalry under Colonel Neason for service during the Civil War. He saw active service in the Cumberland Mountains after the Morgan Raiders as well as in Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, North and South Carolina and Alabama. After the war was over, he returned to farming in Michigan. His brother, James French, had already moved west to California during the Gold Rush, so in 1870 Albert made his way West as well. He initially bought 160 acres in Placer County, which prospered and increased to over 1600 acres. He was a pioneer in sheep/wool-growing as well as developing acres of fruit orchards consisting of oranges, plums and pears. He was married twice,first to Amelia Ingram and later after Amelia's passing, to Mary Barker. Albert and his second wife adopted two children. His ranch, named Hillsdale Ranch after his birthplace in Michigan, was set on "sloping hills and mountains, with beautiful forests,fields, and orchards presenting a magnificant view." Even when he was in his 80's, Albert was hale and hearty and would still drive teams of horses, plow, irrigate,and ride horseback around the ranch tending to the fences and stock.
(Bio based on information from "History of Placer and Nevada Counties" published 1924 available at the Placer County Library in Auburn)
SGT CO.G
8 MICH. CAV
Born in Michigan , the youngest of thirteen children, at the age of 20, Albert Eugene French enlisted on September 8, 1863 in Company A, 11th Michigan Cavalry under Colonel Neason for service during the Civil War. He saw active service in the Cumberland Mountains after the Morgan Raiders as well as in Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, North and South Carolina and Alabama. After the war was over, he returned to farming in Michigan. His brother, James French, had already moved west to California during the Gold Rush, so in 1870 Albert made his way West as well. He initially bought 160 acres in Placer County, which prospered and increased to over 1600 acres. He was a pioneer in sheep/wool-growing as well as developing acres of fruit orchards consisting of oranges, plums and pears. He was married twice,first to Amelia Ingram and later after Amelia's passing, to Mary Barker. Albert and his second wife adopted two children. His ranch, named Hillsdale Ranch after his birthplace in Michigan, was set on "sloping hills and mountains, with beautiful forests,fields, and orchards presenting a magnificant view." Even when he was in his 80's, Albert was hale and hearty and would still drive teams of horses, plow, irrigate,and ride horseback around the ranch tending to the fences and stock.
(Bio based on information from "History of Placer and Nevada Counties" published 1924 available at the Placer County Library in Auburn)
8 MICH. CAV
Born in Michigan , the youngest of thirteen children, at the age of 20, Albert Eugene French enlisted on September 8, 1863 in Company A, 11th Michigan Cavalry under Colonel Neason for service during the Civil War. He saw active service in the Cumberland Mountains after the Morgan Raiders as well as in Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, North and South Carolina and Alabama. After the war was over, he returned to farming in Michigan. His brother, James French, had already moved west to California during the Gold Rush, so in 1870 Albert made his way West as well. He initially bought 160 acres in Placer County, which prospered and increased to over 1600 acres. He was a pioneer in sheep/wool-growing as well as developing acres of fruit orchards consisting of oranges, plums and pears. He was married twice,first to Amelia Ingram and later after Amelia's passing, to Mary Barker. Albert and his second wife adopted two children. His ranch, named Hillsdale Ranch after his birthplace in Michigan, was set on "sloping hills and mountains, with beautiful forests,fields, and orchards presenting a magnificant view." Even when he was in his 80's, Albert was hale and hearty and would still drive teams of horses, plow, irrigate,and ride horseback around the ranch tending to the fences and stock.
(Bio based on information from "History of Placer and Nevada Counties" published 1924 available at the Placer County Library in Auburn)
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