
Jose Maria Amador was the first Europen settler in this valley. He raised cattle, horses, grain and grapes. He was the first manufacturer; made shoes, saddles, soap, tools, etc. He was buried in Gilroy. Click here for more info...	Click for a larger view.
Jeremiah Fallon came from Elfin County to New York in 1833. He and Murray donated land for Old St. Raymond's Church and cemetery. He also donated $30 cash toward the construction costs of the church. Click here for info...	Click for a larger view.
Michael Murray had three schools, a school district, and a township named after him. He was an early member of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. Click here for more info...	Click for a larger view.
James Witt Dougherty James Witt Dougherty, another pioneer, came to California from Tennessee. Before that he lived in Mississippi where he had served in the capacity of county clerk and sheriff. In 1852 he embarked on the Ship Humboldt at New Orleans and sailed to San Francisco. He went fist to Sacramento where he opened a store. Click here for more info...	No picture available
John Green John Green was born in Ireland. At the age of 13 he came to New York where he was apprenticed to a drug firm. On June 13, 1856, he became a naturalized citizen of the United States. The next year he came to California at the urging of a brother who lived in what is now East Oakland. Click here for more info...	No picture available
Joaquin Murietta Click here for more info...	No picture available