Frank M. Pixley
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Frank M. Pixley (January 31, 1825-1895) born in Westmoreland, Oneida, New York, he graduated Hamilton College and studied law in Rochester, New York. In 1847 he was admitted to the Supreme Court of Michigan. Two years later he came to California and married Amelia Van Reynegom. The Pixleys lived in North Beach in San Fransico.
Mr. Pixley and Frank Somers founded The Argonaut in April, 1877. The Argonaut at one time was one of if not the singular most important journal in California. Politically The Argonaut had a great deal of influences. Mr. Pixley was friends with former Governor of California John G. Downey. Mr. Pixley was the 8th Attorney General of California. He fought it in the Civil War alongside General Grant at the Battle of Cold Harbor.
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