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Solano History 23 records found  beginprevious14 - 23  jump to record: Search took 0.00 seconds. 
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Thievery, mutiny among captain's woes / Bowen, Jerry [169] [WAYITWAS-2003-169]
This is part two of a continuing account of Captain Robert "Bully" Waterman's journey to Solano County. Part two is called Waterman's Deadly Passage Through the Horn. Look for the next installment on June 15.
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Cherries played vital role in orchards / Goerke-Shrode, Sabine [16] [WAYITWAS-2000-16]
Cherries once were one of the important crops in the Vacaville and Suisun area. While apricots, peaches and pears were secure crops that could be dried and stored, cherries were - and still are - a highly speculative crop, as late spring rains easily can ruin a whole harvest.
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Area turned to eucalyptus tree / Goerke-Shrode, Sabine [712] [WAYITWAS-2007-712]
My last two columns explored how eucalyptus came to California around 1853, with Fairfield founder Captain Robert Waterman seemingly among the first pioneers to import seeds.
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Tracing the origins of buildings on Suisun Rancho / Bowen, Jerry [681] [WAYITWAS-2006-681]
We left off in the last article with Samuel Martin purchasing 142 acres of the Suisun Ranch from partners, Archibald A. Ritchie and Robert H. Waterman in 1853.
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1865 1865

Capt. Josiah Wing. Suisun Valley pioneer
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Even on land, Waterman a mystery / Bowen, Jerry [175] [WAYITWAS-2003-175]
This is the last of a five-part series of the continuing account of Captain Robert "Bully" Waterman's journey to Solano County.
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Agriculture and Development in Solano County Agriculture and Development in Solano County
1987

KXTV Channel 10 Special Segment on Solano County hosted by News 10 Anchor Dick Cable in 1987. A report on how some development in Fairfield is taking away rich farmland. Developers agreed that preserving some open space is essential for farmland and higher property values. Interviewed Guests Included: Walnut Farmer Craig McNamara, Fruit Farmer Vince Valine, Developer Bill Saks..


Running Time: 03:52
Video Format: 640x480 4/3, 29.97 - VHS
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Capt. Wing steered Suisun City's early course / Goerke-Shrode, Sabine [685] [WAYITWAS-2007-685]
After his successful business venture in San Francisco during the Gold Rush, followed by the acquisition of the schooner Ann Sophia, Capt. Josiah Wing acquired a plot of land on Suisun Island in 1851.
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Solano locale for business, hectic activity / Delaplane, Kristin [367] [ECHOS-1997-367]
The clerk from the steamer Julia married Grace Woodbridge, daughter of the Rev. Woodbridge. To honor the groom's vocation, an anchor made of flowers was suspended from the ceiling of the Benicia church.
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Settlers relied on their own skills / Goerke-Shrode, Sabine [48] [WAYITWAS-2000-48]
Health care has always been a concern to the families settling in a new area. Early pioneers had to rely on their skills and knowledge, treating common ailments with herbs and other substances then thought to be beneficial. Almost every housewife had her own stash of medicinal supplies with which to doctor her family. Some women gained quite a lot of experience and people would seek them out for advice and help.
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