Tehama County Biographies Source: Memorial & Biographical History of Northern California, The Lewis Publishing Co., 1891 SAMUEL ALVORD Samuel Alvord was born near Black Rock, Erie County, New York, August 25, 1818. His father, Elihu Alvord, is a native of Connecticut, his ancestors having come to this country from England. He married Miss Alice Townsend, who also was a native of Connecticut. To them were born twelve children. Seven grew to maturity and five still survive. In 1837 the family removed to Iowa, and there Mr. Alvord took up a quarter section of land. The subject of this sketch engaged in farming in Iowa, and finally became the possessor of 500 acres, which he improved and on which he lived for a number of years. In 1857 he sold his farm, removed to Davenport and lived there three years. He then, in 1860, came to Tehama County, California, and bought a quarter section of land located two miles from Red Bluff. He afterward sold it and bought the Star ranch, 150 acres, which he farmed for ten years, raising vegetables, fruit, barley and wheat. This he sold and retired from business. He bought property in Red Bluff and built five or six dwelling houses, which he rents. He also has a store in the city, which he rents. Mr. Alvord was united in marriage, in Iowa, in April, 1845, to Miss Christina Brown, a native of Canada and of Scotch ancestry. Their union has been blessed with two children. Augusta was born in Scott County, Iowa, and is now the wife of William T. Cresler. They reside at Cedarville, Modoc County, California. Charles T. was born at the same place. He is married and resides at Seattle, Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Alvord are charter members of the Christian Church of Red Bluff, and they aided in building their house of worship. Mr. Alvord is a deacon in the church. Before the organization of the Republican Party he was a Whig, but since that time has given his influence and vote to the Republicans. Pages 636-637 Transcribed by: Bonnie Phelan ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.