JOHN FULKERSON has been a resident of Santa Rosa since October 4, 1854. He dates his birth in Virgo County, Indiana, October 17, 1835. He is a son of Richard and Sarah Fulkerson... When in his ninth year the subject of this sketch was taken to Davis County, Iowa, then (1844) an almost uninhabited wilderness of prairie and timber. In that county the next ten years of his life were spent in the occupation so common to sons of pioneers in all countries, necessity demanding almost continuous toil. His youthful days afforded none of the advantages which fortunately he has been enabled to afford his children. In the hope of bettering his fortunes, a hope fully realized, his father determined to emigrate to this favored State. The trails of crossing plain, desert and mountain, were safely passed, and the parents with their five children reached Santa Rosa October 4, 1854, since which time John Fulkerson has continuously resided in or near Santa Rosa. He has devoted his life to agriculture, and in all his undertakings has been successful. It should be here related that, young as he was, he could not conclude to come to California without one of his dearest school-mates. Accordingly, he married Miss Dica Ann Woolridge, November 17, 1853.

...Mr. Fulkerson is the owner of a good residence property in the city of Santa Rosa, besides other city property, two residences, and a business house located on the corner of Mendocino and Cherry streets. One of the choicest farm properties in the vicinity of Santa Rosa is the fine ranch of fifty-one acres owned by him in Rincon Valley, situated on the Santa Rosa and Sonoma road, three miles east of the city. The location is one of great natural beauty. The fine dwelling house commands from its elevation a view of the charming valley, and makes the location one suited for a delightful home.