Research Note: DJB states "Mr. Sherriff at one time prominent here in Realty circles, owned the site of the Fox-Heller Block at 5th and E Streets, and many other valuable pieces of land in the city." John Alexander
Sherriff was born in January 1828. He was the son of
Alexander P. Sherriff and
Patience Bowerman. He emigrated circa 1872 San Diego, CA., USA.
Research Note: 1 May 1872 In "
A List of Overland Passengers" (Vol. II), is found the name of John Sherriff from Chicago, Illinois bound for San Francisco, CA., and then San Diego.
John Alexander married
Eliza L. (?) circa 1876 in Canada. He lived in San Diego, CA, USA, in 1880.
Between 1880 and 1901, John Alexander was employed or working as a a photographer at San Diego, CA, USA.
Research Note: 1900 In the 1900 San Diego City Directory, there is listed a "J.A. Sherriff" as a "capitolist."
In 1900, John Alexander was employed or working as a an artist at San Diego, CA, USA.
John Alexander Sherriff died on 8 August 1906 in Coronado, CA, USA,, at the age of 78 years and 7 months.