Title:
Jerome C. Davis Collection, 1843-1865
Creator/Contributor:
Davis, Jerome C., 1822-1881, creator
Abstract:
Business papers, certificates, correspondence, legal papers, printed materials
Date:
1843 (issued)
Subject:
Davis, Jerome C -- 1822-1881
Rancho Laguna de Santos Calle (Calif.)
Sacramento Valley (Calif.) -- History
Land grants -- California
Agriculture -- California -- Putah Creek
Pioneers -- California
Farm management -- California
Note:
Not restricted. Please credit California State Library.
Also available on microfilm from the California State Library, California History Room.
Came to California with John C. Fremont's expedition in 1845. Owned the Laguna de Santos Calle rancho, and planted wheat on
13,000 acres. The town of Davis was started on his land and was named for him.
CSL Manuscript Summary Sheets
Physical Description:
1
Language:
English
Identifier:
Origin:
California
Copyright Note:
Not restricted. Please credit California State Library.