Jasper O'Farrell [SEP] place of death
Jasper O'Farrell
Jasper O'Farrell (1817–1875) was the first surveyor for San Francisco. He designed the "grand promenade" that became today's Market Street. O'Farrell Street in San Francisco is named after him.
Early life.
O'Farrell was born in County Wexford, Ireland in 1817 and was educated in Dublin. He went to London, England, where he boarded a ship bound for South America. After leaving Chile, he came to San Francisco in 1843.
Land grant surveys.
O'Farrell found work with
the Public Land Commission in 1852, and the grant was patented to Jasper O'Farrell in 1858.
O'Farrell married Mary McChristian in 1849 and they moved to Rancho Cañada de Jonive, and resided there until his death in 1875.
See also.
- Ranchos of California