Category Archives: James John

October 20, 1841 — Going in Different Directions

Posted on October 20, 2020 by nancyleek

Wednesday, 20th. Men went in different directions to see if there was any possibility of extracting ourselves from this place without going back. They returned and reported that it was utterly impossible to go down the creek. One young man … Continue reading →

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August 11-12, 1841 — John and Jimmy’s Big Adventure

Posted on August 12, 2020 by nancyleek

I, in company with another man (J. John), went some distance below the camp to fish in the river; fished sometime without success-–concluded we could spend the afternoon more agreeably. The day was uncomfortably warm, could find no place to … Continue reading →

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One of Those Strange Individuals

Posted on February 23, 2018 by nancyleek

John Bidwell told many fascinating stories about his life and experiences. Here is one about his friend and trail companion, James John, and an encounter with a grizzly bear in California. The grizzly bear was an hourly sight. In the … Continue reading →

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December, 1841

Posted on December 1, 2011 by nancyleek

John Bidwell and his two friends arrived at Sutter’s establishment on November 28th, 1841. There they were given a hearty welcome by John Augustus Sutter, a German-born adventurer who had been granted a vast tract of land by the Mexican … Continue reading →

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October 20, 1841

Posted on October 20, 2011 by nancyleek

“Wednesday, 20th. Men went in different directions to see if there was any possibility of extracting ourselves from this place without going back. They returned and reported that it was utterly impossible to go down the creek. One young man … Continue reading →

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