Category Archives: David C. Broderick

Chivalry vs. Tammany

Posted on November 10, 2019 by nancyleek

Gwin and Broderick Political power in California was in the hands the Democratic Party during the 1850s. Or at least, that’s the way it started out. The opposing party, the Whigs, were fading nationally, and in California, where the … Continue reading →

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David C. Broderick

Posted on November 8, 2019 by nancyleek

Continuing my series on 19th century California politics– William M. Gwin was not the only man to come to California with political ambitions. David C. Broderick, another Democrat, came for the same reasons. But Broderick was was a Democrat of … Continue reading →