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George Reeb Collection, 1862-1910.
04/24/91 T
Collection Overview

Title:

George Reeb Collection, 1862-1910

Creator/Contributor:

Reeb, George, 1831-1913, creator

Creator/Contributor:

Harris, S. J.

Creator/Contributor:

Montgomery, W. S.

Creator/Contributor:

H. C. Shaw Plow Co. (Stockton, Calif.)

Abstract:

Business papers, correspondence, legal papers, printed materials, Trustee of Hornitos records

Date:

1862 (issued)

Subject:

Hornitos (Calif.) -- History
Reeb, George -- 1831-1913
California -- History
Pioneers -- California
Mines and mining -- California -- Mariposa County
Meat industry and trade -- California -- Hornitos
H. C. Shaw Plow Co. (Stockton, Calif.)

Note:

Not restricted. Please credit California State Library.
George Reeb came overland to California from Ontario Canada and established a butcher shop in Hornitos in 1852 called the Hornitos Market. He also worked mining claims and bought mining property. He was elected and served several years as Town Trustee of Hornitos, the only incorporated town in Mariposa County.
CSL Manuscript Summary Sheets

Physical Description:

print
3

Language:

English

Identifier:

Origin:

California

Copyright Note:

Not restricted. Please credit California State Library.