Rosemead in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Robert Tweedy

(1811-1899)

— Savannah Memorial Park —

Robert Tweedy Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, December 1, 2018

1. Robert Tweedy Marker

Inscription. Born in Illinois, Robert Tweedy and family came to California from Conway County, Arkansas in 1852. They were part of the Johnson wagon train arriving in November 1852. Among the earliest settlers in Southern California, Robert and his wife Mary (Holyfield) acquired over two thousand acres of the old “Rancho San Antonio” which became South Gate when subdivided in 1971. Tweedy Boulevard was named after the family.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1852.

Location. 34° 4.894′ N, 118° 4.083′ W. Marker is in Rosemead, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker can be reached from Valley Boulevard east of Loma Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9263 Valley Blvd, Rosemead CA 91770, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fielding W. Gibson (a few steps from this marker); William R. Dodson (within shouting distance of this marker); William L. Dodson (within shouting distance of this marker); David Lewis — Susan A. Thompson Lewis Parish (within shouting distance of this marker); William Elliot (within shouting distance of this marker); John Holt (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Savannah Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); James E. Henry (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rosemead.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, December 1, 2018

2. Robert Tweedy Marker

The stone monument reads, “Robert Tweedy, 1811–1899. Mary E. Tweedy, 1818–1901.”

Robert Tweedy, Sr. (1811-1899) image. Click for full size.

Collection of Jerry Lesandro, September 23, 2013

3. Robert Tweedy, Sr. (1811-1899)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2020, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 385 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 31, 2020, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.