Colonel Thomas Baker of Iowa and California Pioneer
Col Thomas Baker born 1810 in Janesville Ohio became a frontier leader in Iowa territory and later helped found Visalia and Bakersfield California. He faced Indian threats in 1837 1838, served as U S district attorney and state senate president, aided swamp land reclamation, and built Bakersfield amid hospitality and public works. He died 1872 leaving five children and several notable in laws.
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Colonel Baker
Washington County
Adam Ritchey
Thomas Baker
Ruinara Moore
Col
Richard Moore
City of
Washington
Janesville
Ohio
Virginia
Bakers
England
Illinois
Iowa
California
Wapello
Bakers Cabin
Moore
Robt. Moore
David Irwin
Ainsworth
Thos. Baker
Iowa Senate
Col. Baker
United States
Senate
State Senate
Commonwealth
Benica
Col Baker
Visalia
United States Land Office
Harvey Brown
Montgomery Brothers
Kern River
Fresno
Kern Island
Bakersfield
C. A. Speer
Edward Marian
Kern County
Mary E
WINTON New Year program ends with dance at Shield's House
A New Year item notes a Winton gathering omitting the religious portion and closing with dancing at the Shield's House. It records Jesse Kennedy of Jasper County killing a hog on New Year's Day, a one year eight month old animal weighing 631 pounds.
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Winton
Jesse Kennedy
Jasper County
Spectacular Moonring Displays on New Year Eve
Last night January 1 1861 observers delighted with a striking lunar halo arrangement around the moon. A large white ring surrounded the moon rested on the horizon while rainbow hues colored the circle where a horizontal line cut the moon.Vertical beams extended from the moon's center to each side, and a horizontal ray stretched beyond the circle forming luminous fan shapes at both ends.
Can South Carolina Coerce the United States Lawfully
The debate considers whether the United States can lawfully coerce South Carolina and now asks if South Carolina can lawfully coerce the United States. The question mirrors constitutional tensions about federal power and state sovereignty, inviting analysis of legal limits and historical precedent.
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United States
South Carolina
Burlington Volunteers Offer to Aid Governor in War
The volunteer companies of Burlington offered their services to the governor in case of war. It is noted with satisfaction that they stand ready to defend the Union and the laws.
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Burlington
To Arms Meet for Military Company in Iowa City
Public notice calling all interested persons to assemble at Market Hall on Saturday evening next at seven o'clock to discuss forming a good military company in Iowa City.
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Iowa City
Market Hall
Secession Concept Debated As Journal Warns
The Muscatine Journal argues secession is largely played out and questions the paper’s own clarity, suggesting readers would see a different conclusion if the publication were more perhaps accurate.
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The
Muscatine Journal
Beecher Lectures On Destiny Of The English Language
Rev Edward Beecher brother of Henry Ward Beecher lectured before the Young Men's Association of Des Moines a few days since delivering a talk on the destiny of the English language and those who speak it.
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Edward Beecher
Henry Ward Beecher
Young Men’s Association of
Des Moines
Early Recollections of Dr. G. C. Vincent in 1841
In 1841 Dr. G C Vincent a United Presbyterian minister arrived in the county and settled as the country seat, spreading religious truth with some political views. The piece recounts his anti slavery stance, clashes with opponents, a mob attack on a church, and his Sabbath lecture series on Christianity. It notes fellow traveler Isaac Crawford and his son John W Crawford in the area.
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G. GC. Vincent
United Presbyterian Church
Washington County
Pennsylvania
Caldwell
Nebuchadnezzar
Dr. Maley
Maley
William T. Allen
Alabama
Lane Seminary
Cincinnati
Washington
James Dawson
Vincent
Isaac Crawford
Crawford
John W. Crawford
Pioneer memories Amid Muddy Floors In Iowa Households
A Washington county resident recalls early Iowa life with no rugs on floors as mud was tracked in via the wagon road, noting how pioneers managed dust and dirt in homes long ago.
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Iowa
Washington County
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Ried
Henry A. Jastro
Ednad M. Crooks
Boston
Mass
May Great
M. O. Chadbourne
Thomas Alberson Baker
Ann Smith
Keyesville
Thomas Tracy Baker
Francis H
Roy J
Edwin A
Billen
Charlotte E
John M. Jameson
Myron
Kenneth
Nellie
Cowgill
G. C. Vincent
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