Fremont Name Tied to City History in Pathfinder Days Tribute
The Argus recounts Gen. John C. Fremont's early travels toward Mission San Jose in 1846 and the naming of Fremont for the city. It notes his discussions of land, water, and settlement opportunities, and details Consul Larkin’s handling of Fremont’s gold and land deals, including the Mariposa grant.
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About the Author John Sandoval Born 1906 in California
John Sandoval, born in 1906, grew up with family roots in California's Gold Rush era. A UC Berkeley graduate, he trained in office writing and economics, moved to Hayward in 1926, and built a career at Sandoval Sales Corp and Sunbeam Corp until 1966. His passion was local history research and producing historical pageants in Alameda County.
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