Born in Scotland, near Edinburgh. Moved to Australia in 1847 and married Margaret Howie December 31, 1849. Arrived in California in 1850 and shortly thereafter began living on 200 acres of land 3 miles west of Santa Clara town on what is now Homestead Road (approximately near modern-day Lawrence Expressway). They experienced difficulty with land claims and ended up paying twice for their land. The had a large and prosperous family.
Born in Scotland, near Edinburgh. Moved to Australia in 1847 and married Margaret Howie December 31, 1849. Arrived in California in 1850 and shortly thereafter began living on 200 acres of land 3 miles west of Santa Clara town on what is now Homestead Road (approximately near modern-day Lawrence Expressway). They experienced difficulty with land claims and ended up paying twice for their land. The had a large and prosperous family.
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