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Lawyer lured by gold, stayed to become top judge
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[609]
[WAYITWAS-2005-609]
One name tied to early Solano County history is that of Judge John Currey. In our area, he made his name during the 1850s as a lawyer, working with many of the settlers in solving their legal issues surrounding the Mexican land grants and the ensuing settlement disputes.
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Pioneer Swift persevered despite the odds
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[18]
[WAYITWAS-2000-18]
Early pioneers often were adventure-seeking men with the ability to adapt to changing situations and seize any opportunity that offered itself. One day rich, the next day poor again - nothing seems to have stopped their intrepid spirits.
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Prehistoric camels roamed Potrero Hills
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Delaplane, Kristin
[277]
[ECHOS-1996-277]
First in a series The low-range Potrero Hills start about three miles southeast of Fairfield and run some five miles or 10,000 acres. The maximum elevation is 400 feet above sea level. The geologists find the fact that they run in an east-west direction - interesting, as the majority of such features in the area run northwest.
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Semple was beaten to the punch in naming rights
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[826]
[WAYITWAS-2008-826]
In 1900, the San Francisco Chronicle commemorated California's 50th anniversary by interviewing prominent pioneer women. Among them was Frances Anne Cooper. She came to the Bay area in 1846 from Howard County, Mo. Her interview appeared on Sept [...]
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California changed when gold was discovered
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[829]
[WAYITWAS-2008-829]
After their marriage in the fall of 1847, Robert and Frances Anne Semple settled down to develop Benicia into a thriving new center of commerce.
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Rumors of big boxing match had area buzzing
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[696]
[WAYITWAS-2007-696]
In the spring of 1889, the area was buzzing with rumors about a local boxing match to be held between two of the Bay Area's champions, Joe "Chrysanthemum" Choynski and "Gentleman Jim' Corbett.
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By 1880s, Solano crops went against the grain
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[583]
[WAYITWAS-2005-583]
Certain periods in the history of Solano County have been harbingers of great change, offering residents the opportunity to take new directions. In our time, growth pressures bring challenges, including how we will protect and promote Solano County's rich agriculture.
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Japanese torn from area in WWII
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[90]
[WAYITWAS-2001-90]
In the early 20th century, Japan born Issei (immigrants born in Japan) and American born Nisei (the children of the Issei born in the United States) played a major role in Vacaville's economy. They leased and operated a majority of the fruit ranches, formed a small economic district nicknamed Japantown along Dobbins Street, bought houses, sent their children to local schools, ran a Buddhist Church and a Methodist Church, operated a sumo wrestling team, baseball and basketball teams, and in general seemed to be fully integrated as American citizens.
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Jewish family among Vaca's early setters
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Goerke-Shrode, Sabine
[56]
[WAYITWAS-2001-56]
While many ethnic and religious groups came to California during the Gold Rush era, Jews made up a surprisingly small number among them.
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Pioneer McMahan experienced risky times
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Bowen, Jerry
[9]
[WAYITWAS-2000-9]
Much has been written about the wagon trains and the thousands who fell under the spell of the Gold Rush. But there were those that paved the way, so to speak, for the '49ers. One of the more notable early wagon trains was that of the Bidwell-Bartleson party. It can be said their journey marked the beginning of the settlement of the far West.
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