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Solano History 31 records found  beginprevious22 - 31  jump to record: Search took 0.01 seconds. 
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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.
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Captain Waterman sailed ahead / Bowen, Jerry [167] [WAYITWAS-2003-167]
Fairfield is celebrating a yearlong centennial in observance of the city's incorporation in 1903. I thought a series of articles on Captain "Bully" Waterman, Fairfield's founder, would be appropriate and would bring to light what appears to be some questionable history linked to him.
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WY0156c WY0156c
1963

Rockville Chapel Dedication. Wood Young and Wilmere Nietzel at podium. Seated-Mrs. Pangborn..
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WY0118b WY0118b
1910

Herman Heckworth's harvestor in the Montezuma Hills, circa 1915 - Same team as in view A, 34 head of horses, five spans of six abreast plus four in the lead. Owned by John McCormack and Edward A. Young..
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WY0102 WY0102
1950

Fairfield,Ca. Texas Street, just west of Webster St. intersection. Evan's Grocery, Young Insurance, Garben Hardware, Mac's (part of old Capitol Hotel). [...]

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WY0037a WY0037a
1967

Postmistress, Evely Benjamin, speaking to Clampers, Wood young with briefcase
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Freitas recalls family's trek to Solano County / Delaplane, Kristin [401] [ECHOS-1998-401]
Former butcher Edward "Bud" Ralph Freitas has his roots in Portugal. Both his grandfathers came to America from the Azores. His paternal grandfather, John Lewis Freitas arrived in the 1870s and is written up in Solano County history.
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Family feud rocks Lagoon Valley settlers / Delaplane, Kristin [225] [ECHOS-1995-225]
Information for this article the second of two parts, came from "History of the Vaca Clan" by Jeff Paul; the Vacaville Heritage Council and the Vacaville Museum. In 1845, Vaca added to his household when he married Estefano Martinez. They had one child. The marriage didn't last.
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History: Flu pandemic mows down young and old alike / Dingler, Nancy [473] [RETROSPECT-2002-473]
Early in the spring of 1918, the front pages of the Fairfield Enterprise began printing more frequent obituary notices of prominent or well-known elderly pioneers and some infants.
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Young girl's letters provide insight / Goerke-Shrode, Sabine [168] [WAYITWAS-2003-168]
Two weeks ago, I explored the history of the Young Ladies' Seminary in Benicia. St. Catherine's Convent in Benicia was another well-known institution of the time.
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