Burial of Gen. J A Sutyer at Lititz Reveals California Gold Pioneer
The article chronicles General John Sutyer of Swiss birth who built a vast land empire in California before dying poor in Lititz. It details his exploration of San Francisco Bay, Sacramento, and Sutters Fort, his holdings near 250000 acres, and his role in the gold discovery on his lands when a bear cub disturbed a hidden nugget on January 24, 1848. The tale also notes his rise as a major regional figure under Alvarado and Michel-Torera, and the eventual downfall sparked by gold fever.
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Homer
Torado
Laney County
Grea
Cali- Sa
John
Iiwer
Ryuch
Alfred Townsend
Switzerland
Terne
Sandwich Islands
Monterey
California
Juan Alvaredo
Teichent
San Francisco Bay
San Pablo
Suisan Bays
Sacramento
San Joaquin Ris
Tie
Mexico
Canada
St. Lougis
Micheltoreria
Alvera
Birt Lee
James W. Marshall
Tadians
Elpote
San Francisco
Sam Brannan
Nrisco
Brannan
Sutter's Empire of Californios and Loss in Court
The text traces General Sutter's rise amid California annexation and influx of settlers, with raids on his stores, cattle theft, andSquatters rights, leading to legal battles. It notes his $200,000 court expenditures, taxes, and ultimate loss of titles, vanishing empire, and his later life in Lititz where he died in June 183? and was buried amid a notable town funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutter
California
United States
Marshall
Califor
Buss
Bethlehem
Itz
Litita
Abram
Howe
Californ
Iman
Sher vorRltik
Sherman
Lititz
Washington
Golden West
America
Fremonts Address and Sutter Tribute Reverbed Across California
General John C. Fremont, famed explorer and early Republican candidate, delivered a historical address honoring Sutter and his intimate friendship. Fifty California pioneers joined him as Native Sons donated Sutters Fort to the state, a $160,000 relic and landmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ©. Fremont
Jessis Benton
Republican Party
Fremont
Sutter
California
Executor notice for Elmer G Evans estate Lititz Pa
Estate of Elmer G Evans late of Lititz Pennsylvania has granted letters testamentary to Ella R Evans. All debts should be paid promptly and all claims presented for settlement to Ella R Evans at Lititz Pa. This notice serves to alert debtors and creditors to act without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer G. Evans
Lititz
Ella R. Evans
Executors Notice for Frederick Sammet Dead in Warwick
Frederick Sammet of Warwick Township died leaving a settled estate. Letters testamentary granted to the administrator. All persons concerned residing at 2 Pa. B.D. No And CATHARINE SAMMET executrix M. G. Sheafer Attorney Jasepot. Read the Record. Price $1.50 yearly.
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Frederick Sammet
Warwick Township
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Boyd's Shoe Store
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Grube’s
Central Restaurant
Olver Reed
Sale Bill House
Lititz Record Printing House
Broad Street
Floot Buch’s Clothing
LON
Lancester Way
Philadelphia
M. G
Sheaffer
Jasepot
TAE Brunnerville
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Seige
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Hay Chaer
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