Trinidad A. Garcia was an early settler in the area. Garicia Canyon is named for him and his family. Trinidad told stories about his family furnishing fresh mounts to Joaquín Murietta.

Trinidad A. Garcia was born May 5, 1846 in Lima, Peru. His parents, a Peruvian mother and a French father were killed during a revolution. Trinidad and his sister somehow landed under the care of the "House of Garcia" in Texas and were brought to Santa Clara Mission in California by a Priest. Trinidad was adopted by Sebastion Garcia and Julia Flores in Gilroy. Trinidad married Emma Williams, daughter of Benjamin Williams. They had eight children together. Their marriage ended after Trinidad was caught having an affair with his wife's sister Ellen.