Gordon, George, 1818-1869
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Gordon was a businessman and president of San Francisco & Pacific Sugar Company, b. George Cummings.
From the description of George Gordon legal and estate papers, 1855-1885. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122368988
George Gordon came to California in 1849. In 1850, he built Howison's Pier, one of the earliest wharves in San Francisco. Founded the San Francisco and Pacific Sugar Refinery.
From the description of George Gordon Letters, 1866-1867. (California State Library). WorldCat record id: 58855187
Biography
George Gordon was born in Scotland in 1819 and came to California in 1849. In 1850, he built Howison's Pier, one of the earliest wharves in San Francisco. In 1852, he bought land in San Francisco and laid out South Park. In 1857, he founded the San Francisco and Pacific Sugar Refinery and operated it until his death. He made efforts to introduce beet sugar making into California conducting research in Europe on the subject. Gordon died May 22, 1869.
From the guide to the George Gordon Letters, 1866-1867, (California State Library)
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- Sugar beet
- Sugar beet
- Land tenure
- Pioneers
- Pioneers
- Sugar
- Sugar
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- California--San Francisco (as recorded)
- California--San Francisco (as recorded)
- San Francisco (Calif.) (as recorded)
- California--San Francisco (as recorded)
- California (as recorded)
