Louis Paccaud

Louis Paccaud - Was born in Switzerland February 3,1829, and resided in his birthplace until he was sixteen years of age, receiving his education there. At the above age he went to Paris, France, where he secured a situation as clerk, and remained there until 1848. He then came to America, first settling in New York City, securing a situation at his former business. In June, 1852, he sailed from New York on the steamer "John L. Stevens," and at Panama taking the steamer "Tennessee," arrived at San Francisco in July of that year. He immediately proceeded to the mines, in Yuba County and engaged in mining, which he followed for eighteen months, when he removed to Placer County and continued in his former business until 1871. He then came to Napa County and embarked in farming, three miles from Napa City, which he followed until 1877. He then moved to Napa, purchasing an interest in the book and notion store of the now well-known firm of Epley & Paccaud. Mr. Paccaud was married in 1855 to Miss Julia Justice, a native of England, born in 1825. By this union they have three children, Francois, Julia, and Grace.

History of Napa and Lake Counties,: San Francisco, Cal.: Slocum, Bowen & Co., Publishers, 1881
Transcribed by Julie Appletoft, February, 2007 Pages 536-537

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