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409.	John Currey and the Vaca-Pena Land Grant Cases / Bowen, Jerry [11] [WAYITWAS-2000-11] All Mexican land grants in California were poorly defined - a tree, a mountain bluff, lagoon, river, or ravine served as boundaries and frequently these specified more land than was intended to be granted. No accurate surveys were made and the only legal restrictions falling within these vague limits were that excess land would revert to the public domain. Many problems were caused by the vague descriptions after California became a territory and later a state.. Detailed record - Similar records
410.	Solano's past heavily influenced by water, its uses / Goerke-Shrode, Sabine [10] [WAYITWAS-2000-10] Nearly half of Solano County is bordered by water and it is not surprising that water travel played an important part in the early years of the settlement. Detailed record - Similar records
411.	Pioneer McMahan experienced risky times / Bowen, Jerry [9] [WAYITWAS-2000-9] Much has been written about the wagon trains and the thousands who fell under the spell of the Gold Rush. But there were those that paved the way, so to speak, for the '49ers. One of the more notable early wagon trains was that of the Bidwell-Bartleson party. It can be said their journey marked the beginning of the settlement of the far West. Detailed record - Similar records
412.	Early schoolhouse couldn't manage to keep its name / Goerke-Shrode, Sabine [8] [WAYITWAS-2000-8] Providing education to the growing number of families was a major concern during the early years. In 1855, James W. Anderson of Vacaville, the second superintendent of schools in Solano County, founded the private Ulatis Academy. Detailed record - Similar records
413.	Early pioneer's wandering spirit brought him here / Bowen, Jerry [7] [WAYITWAS-2000-7] Before there was a Vacaville, there had to be people. In some of my articles I will introduce you to a few of the people that were a part of its beginnings, how they got here and events that were a part of Solano County and Vacaville's history. Detailed record - Similar records
414.	Early village's rural assets drew raves from many / Goerke-Shrode, Sabine [6] [WAYITWAS-2000-6] The town of Vacaville grew slowly, from its inception with two buildings and a handful of settlers in 1851 to a town of 71 families by June 1880, totaling 361 inhabitants. Another 141 families lived in the surrounding area, adding 938 people to the population number. Detailed record - Similar records
415.	Infamous Vallejos played big role in 1846 rebellion / Bowen, Jerry [5] [WAYITWAS-2000-5] Monuments have been built to them and writers have both praised and denounced their actions. They have been variously described as rebels, heroes, traitors and patriots. Some historians and writers might be said to be biased depending on your point of view, and so it is even today. Detailed record - Similar records
416.	Settler's humor helped her cope in pioneer days / Goerke-Shrode, Sabine [4] [WAYITWAS-2000-4] During the early years of the Gold Rush, women were a rare sight, especially in the gold fields, but also in the newly forming settlements. One of the few who braved the hardships of the journey was 28-year-old Luzena Stanley Wilson, who, together with her husband Mason Wilson and her two toddler-aged children, came to Vacaville in the spring of 1851. Detailed record - Similar records
417.	Chief Solanos favorite wife tells her story / Bowen, Jerry [3] [WAYITWAS-2000-3] If you have lived in Solano County for any length of time, you undoubtedly have heard or read some of the many stories of Chief Solano, for whom our county was named 150 years ago. Detailed record - Similar records
418.	Solano setters were diverse from the start / Goerke-Shrode, Sabine [2] [WAYITWAS-2000-2] Today begins a new column focusing on Solano County history. Each week this year we celebrate the sesquicentennial of Solano County - one of the original 27 counties of California, created in February 1850. Detailed record - Similar records

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