Sutter County

Biography of Aden C. Hart, M. D. of Sacramento

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Dr. Aden C. Hart, born on May 7, 1868, in Nicolaus, Sutter County, California, was a distinguished physician and surgeon based in Sacramento. He graduated from Cooper Medical College in 1891 and practiced in Sacramento from 1895. Dr. Hart, known for his expertise in surgery, also completed advanced studies at New York Post-Graduate College. Appointed to the California State Board of Health in 1903, he was affiliated with several medical societies and was an active Republican. His family included notable figures such as his brother, Judge E. C. Hart.

Biography of Lawrence Fisher of Sacramento

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Lawrence Fisher, born November 22, 1832, in Bolton, Lancashire, England, was a prominent blacksmith and resident of Sacramento for over 30 years until his death on February 4, 1903. He began his career in England and continued in Cleveland, Ohio, before moving to California in 1872. Employed by the Central Pacific and Southern Pacific Railroad shops for 21 years, Fisher was recognized for his exceptional craftsmanship. He also managed a 143-acre ranch near Sacramento. Fisher married Mary Morgan in 1855, and they had six children, three of whom survived him. His widow resided at 631 E Street, Sacramento.