Monthly Archives: February 2023

President Lincoln and California

Posted on February 12, 2023 by nancyleek

Happy Birthday to President Abraham Lincoln, born on February 12, 1809. Although he never visited California, he was very aware of its importance in the Union and hoped one day to see it for himself. To his life-long friend Charles … Continue reading →

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A Black Vaquero in Butte County

Posted on February 1, 2023 by nancyleek

Let’s begin Black History Month with a little item from early days on Rancho Chico. What kind of men did John Bidwell hire to work on Rancho Chico? In 1849 good reliable men were hard to come by — most … Continue reading →