Pinkerton Family History

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Santa Paula Historical Society

P. O. Box 842

Santa Paula, California 93060

(805) 525-4108

http://www.santapaulahistoricalsociety.org/

2016

Descriptive Summary

Title: Pinkerton Family History

Dates: 2009

Collection Number: 7-PF-131

Creator/Collector:

Extent: One folder

Repository: Santa Paula Historical Society

Santa Paula, California 93060

Abstract: The collection covers the family of William John Pinkerton, of Santa paula CA:their ancestors and descendants

Language of Material: English

Access

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Publication Rights

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Preferred Citation

Pinkerton Family History. Santa Paula Historical Society

Acquisition Information

Jane Pinkerton and her husband, Don, compiled the materials

Biography/Administrative History

Willilam John Pinkerton came to America from Ireland in 1868. He migrated to California and worked in the gold mines. Then he worked for Union Oil in Ventural. Then settled in Ssanta Paula in 1898.

Scope and Content of Collection

The collection consists of histories of the Pinkerton family from their beginnings in Ireland to Willialm's arrival in Ventural County where he purchased land in the Santa Paula y Saticoy land grant. There is a genealogy of the family, a brief biography, and notes about relatives, and an oral history with James Pinkerton, son of William.