Biography covers gilroys namesake
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | John Gilroy (born John Cameron) |
| Date of Birth | 1796 |
| Place of Birth | Inverness, Scotland |
| Date of Death | 29 July 1869 |
| Place of Death | Gilroy, California, USA |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence | Scottish (by birth), Mexican (naturalized), American (later); Resided in Alta California (Mexico) and California (USA) |
| Education | - |
| Profession | Sailor, pioneer, rancher |
| Years of Activity | c. 1814 - 1869 |
| Brief Information | John Gilroy, born John Cameron, was a Scottish sailor who became the first English-speaking foreigner to permanently settle in Alta California, then part of Mexico. He arrived in 1814, converted to Catholicism, married into a prominent Californio family, and became a rancher. The city of Gilroy, California, is named in his honor, recognizing his significant role as an early pioneer in the region. |