George Prance

1827–1885 (age 58)

Businessman/Settler

Biography

George Prance made his mark as a businessman and settler, investing in the growth of Mountain View and its surroundings with a practical eye for commerce and community needs. His entrepreneurial efforts helped supply new arrivals while encouraging the steady expansion of enterprise in the valley.

Prance took pride in supporting the people around him, quietly building relationships that undergirded the region’s progress; he now rests beneath the quiet oaks of Mountain View Cemetery.