Valentin Alviso

Biography

Valentin Alviso (1841–1911) belonged to the generation that bridged California’s Mexican past and its American future, tending to the land and traditions handed down by his forebears while adapting to new ways of life.

He was known locally for his willingness to help neighbors through harvests, baptisms, and hard winters alike, ensuring that the stories of his community lived on even as the countryside changed.