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Echos Of Solanos Past

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111.	Reporters took probing tour into country / Delaplane, Kristin [325] [ECHOS-1997-325] In the spring of 1879, staff from the Suisun City's Solano Republican set out to explore the countryside. Their trip started with a train ride to Bridgeport, present-day Cordelia. Along the route they viewed the orchards then in bloom. Once in Bridgeport they stopped in at each of the town's business establishments. Detailed record - Similar records
112.	Writings reveal turn-of-the-century life / Delaplane, Kristin [324] [ECHOS-1997-324] Pearl Fowler and Evelyn Lockie, both born around the turn of the century, wrote about their early days in Cordelia and the Suisun Valley. These writings give a window into their world and what their day-to-day life was like in Solano County. Fowler lived in the Green Valley Township with the small town of Cordelia the center of her universe. Detailed record - Similar records
113.	Vaca street named after early builder / Delaplane, Kristin [323] [ECHOS-1997-323] As a young man of 21, Peabody landed in Benicia in 1850 having made the trip on a clipper ship around The Horn. A carpenter by trade, he bought with him several frame houses and engaged in the business of selling and setting those houses to lots. Detailed record - Similar records
114.	Pioneer prospered with cattle, stores / Delaplane, Kristin [322] [ECHOS-1997-322] Suisun's pioneer John B. Lemon was born 1825 in Indiana and received a rudimentary education. At age 24 he was a clerk in a general store when news of the gold discovery in California reached Indiana and his imagination. In 1849, Lemon left home to travel by mule train to seek his fortune. Detailed record - Similar records
115.	Vaca streets named for earliest settlers / Delaplane, Kristin [321] [ECHOS-1997-321] In 1852, Mason Wilson and his wife, Luzena, a North Carolina native, arrived from the gold fields to harvest the wild hay in Solano that was selling for $150 a ton in San Francisco. Traveling in a covered wagon, they arrived in Vacaville and set up their rig on Main Street. Detailed record - Similar records
116.	Chinese a vital part of Solano history / Delaplane, Kristin [320] [ECHOS-1997-320] In the 19th century, many Chinese, most of them from Southeast China, came to America's western shores seeking their fortunes. The greatest influx came when they heard of the discovery of gold in California. During this era, many Chinese and others found disappointment in the gold fields, and were attracted to Solano's rich farm land. Detailed record - Similar records
117.	Congregation locked out of its church / Delaplane, Kristin [319] [ECHOS-1997-319] In the 1800s, religious camp meetings were common. These meetings could be a one day event or last even up to two weeks. They were called "camp meetings" as the people came from near and far and camping out during their stay. The preachers would usually commence at 9 a.m [...] Detailed record - Similar records
118.	Civil War becomes center of Solano life / Delaplane, Kristin [318] [ECHOS-1996-318] The Civil War was the source of much local news in 1863. Pearon's traveling exhibition, "Mirror of the War," was up for three days in Suisun and allowed citizens to see and hear accounts of the war. Local militia groups were formed in the event they were needed for the war effort. It was announced that the Vallejo Rifle Co [...] Detailed record - Similar records
119.	Solano's arsenals ready for 'Dixie-ites' / Delaplane, Kristin [317] [ECHOS-1996-317] In the spring of 1863, the Teacher's Institute of Suisun City was to meet at the Fairfield Courthouse where an examination of teachers would take place. Mr. W.L. Ragsdale, who had applied to teach in Green Valley, was rejected [...] Detailed record - Similar records
120.	Number of doctors grows in Solano / Delaplane, Kristin [316] [ECHOS-1996-316] In the spring of 1863, a decision was made in the case of George Dingley vs. John O'Connor, and the sheriff was to sell Dingley's Mill property on the 24th of March. Other records indicate that perhaps this sale did not go forth. Detailed record - Similar records

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