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David Hewes Collection, 1850-1913.
01/04/94 T04/08/91 T
Collection Overview

Title:

David Hewes Collection, 1850-1913

Creator/Contributor:

Hewes, David, creator

Abstract:

Correspondence and manuscript narrative of the life of David Hewes

Date:

1850 (issued)

Subject:

Hewes, David
Sacramento (Calif.) -- History
San Francisco (Calif.) -- History
Pioneers -- California

Note:

Not restricted. Please credit California State Library.
David Hewes came to California in 1850 and worked as a storekeeper. In 1852, he moved to San Francisco and entered into a contracting business, grading and leveling hills and filling in the bay. In 1881, he moved to Tustin, California, where he operated a fruit ranch.
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Language:

English

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Origin:

California

Copyright Note:

Not restricted. Please credit California State Library.