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HOWARD HUDSON. 789 both being partners in the interior business, as was Talbot H. Green in the city. The firm was dissolved in 50, and H. retired a rich man. See mention of H. in various minor matters, he being a member of the council, and admin, of the Leidesdorff estate, v. 240, 321, 359, 539, 648-52, 078; cl. for the S. Mateo rancho. v. 660. After a visit to the east in 53 his health failed, and he died in 56, at the age of about 37. Howard was a large man, of fine per sonal appearance; jovial, generous, and humorous; fond of practical jokes, late suppers, and private theatricals; but always attentive to business. He had no political ambitions, but was fond of helping his friends into office. Among all the pioneer traders of S.F. there was probably no better man, nor more deservedly popular. A street in the city bears his name. His 1st wife died in 49, leaving one child, who died; and his 2d wife, Agnes Poett, mar ried in 49, survived him, marrying his brother George, and later a man named Bowie. A son by the 2d wife was still living in 80. Howe (Elisha W.), 1848, nat of R. L, who came by sea and went to the mines; in S. Luis Ob. 50-83; married Gabriela Estudillo, and had 6 children. H. (Franklin), 1846, Co. C, 1st U.S. dragoons (v. 336). H. (Eenry), 1848, in Sonoma, as he stated later. Howell, 1848, from Honolulu. H. (Chas), 1848, mining at Rose Bar. H. (Isaacj.J.846, nat. of N.Y., and overl. im- mig., settling in Napa Co. with his family /Tn 69 he moved to S. Luis Ob., where he died in 78, at the age of 80; known as Father Howell; left a widow and 7 children, one or more of whom came with him in 46. A son is ment. at N. Helv. in 48; the widow died in 83, also aged 80; two of the sons were John and Joseph. H. (John), 1846, Cal. Bat. (v. 358); at Sonoma and N. Helv. 47-8; perhaps soTTof "Isaac. H. (T.C.D.), 1847, Co. E, Morm. Bat. (v. 469); in 82 a farmer at Clifton. Id. H. (Wm), 1847, Co. E, Morm. Bat. (v. 469). Howes (Horan), 1847, Soc. Cal. Pion. roll. Rowland (Henry S.), 1837, mr of the Com. Rodgers 37-8. iv. 103. H. (Wm), 1848, sailor on /. Walton. Hoxie, 1847, mr of the S. Boston, v. 550. Hoyer (Cornelius), 1842, mr of the Fama 42-3, and perhaps 41; at Hon. 36. iv. 141, 565; passp. from Hon. 48. Hoyt (Aug. A.), 1846, Fauntleroy s dragoons (v. 232, 247); Co. F, Cal. Bat. (v. 358). H. (C.), 1847, at Mont 47-8. H. (Daniel C.), 1847, Co. K, N.Y.Vol. (v. 499). H. (Henry P.), 1847, Co. A, Morm. Bat. (v. 469); d. on the return journey. H. (R.C.M.), 1846, leased land and house at Mont.; Taber & H., hotel-keepers at Mont. 47-8; at S. Jose" 50. Hubbard, 1845, apparently one of Fremont s men; v. 453, 583, 587; at N. Helv. Feb. *46; in F. s exped. of 48, when he died. H. (Charles), 1834, Ger man and naturalized Mex. ; mr of the Peor es Nada 34-5, and of the Soledad 43. iii. 383, 412; iv. 568. H. (Geo. C.), 1847, lieut Co. K, N.Y.Vol. v. 504; a printer; memb. of legisl. 49; d. in 111. before 60. H. (JohnE.), 1848, nat. of Chile, who came with his parents to S.F. at the age of 6; liquor- dealer at Vallejo 79; d. t Vallejo 85. H. (T. W.), 1845, nat. of N.Y.; came at age of 5; messenger in assembly 55. H. (W. H.), 1847, rented a house at Sonoma. Hubbell (Ezekiel), 1801, mr of the Enterprise, ii. 2. Huber (Henry), 1841, overl. immig. of the Bartleson party, iv. 270, 275, 279; grantee of Honcut rancho 45, for which he was an unsuccessful claimant in

  • 53. iv. 671; men tV at Sutter s Fort 46; owner of lots at S.F. 47-8. v. 676. I

think he is the man who for 15 years or more, down to 85, has kept a well- known liquor-store at S.F. Hubert (Nicholas), 1844, deserter from the Warren. Huchas (Heinrich), 1847, musician N.Y.Vol. (v. 499). Huddart (John M.), 1847, lieut Co. F, N.Y.Vol. v. 504; d. at the Sandw. Isl. before 60. Hudgekison (David), 1847, contract to haul lumber at N. Helv. Dec. Hudson (A. J.), 1S45, at S. Luis Ob. 68-83. 8. Luis Ob. Co. Hist., 388. H. (Benj.), 1847, Co. K, N.Y.Vol. (v. 499). H. (David), 1845, nat. of Mo., b. 20, overl. immig. of the Grigsby-Ide party, iv. 578, 587, with his brother, Wm, and sister, Mrs York; settled in Napa Val., where but for his service with the Bears, v. 110, later in the Cal. Bat. (v. 356), and a brief mining experience in the mines 48 he lived till 73. Then he moved to a farm in Coyote Val., Lake Co., where he lived in 81 with wife Francis