Colusa County Archives - California Genealogy

Biography of Judge Elija C. Hart of Sacramento

Judge Elija Carson Hart, born on September 9, 1857, in Nevada, served as judge of the superior court of Sacramento County. Starting work at twelve, he progressed through roles in journalism and law, becoming city clerk of Colusa and later an influential attorney and politician in Sacramento. Elected judge in 1896, he was re-elected in 1902, serving until 1909. Married to Addie Vivian in 1878, he had four children. Judge Hart was a respected Republican, involved in various fraternal organizations, and known for his equitable and principled approach in both legislative and judicial roles.

Biography of Tirey Lafayette Ford of San Francisco

Tirey Lafayette Ford, born December 29, 1857, in Monroe County, Missouri, served as general counsel for the United Railroads of San Francisco, distinguishing himself as a prominent lawyer in California. His legal career began after he passed the bar in 1882, with initial practice in Oroville and later in Downieville. Ford held several public offices, including district attorney of Sierra County and California state senator. In 1898, he was elected attorney general of California but resigned in 1902 to join the United Railroads. He married Emma Byington in 1888, and they had three children. Ford was active in numerous fraternal and social organizations.

1883 Pensioners – Colusa County, California

List of Pensioners on the Roll January 1, 1883 – Giving the Name of Each Pensioner, the Cause for Which Pensioned, the Post-Office Address, and the Date of Original Allowance, United States Pension Bureau Senate – Executive Document 84, Parts 1-5. This list is taken from the official Pension Roll of 1883, the major genealogical source for Civil War and War of 1812 pensioners. Pensioners are listed by post office address, and in no apparent order after that. No. ofcertifi-cate. Last nameof pensioner First nameof pensioner Post-officeaddress Cause for which pensioned Monthlyrate Date oforiginalallowance. 155503 Newman Joseph W. G. Arbuckle … Read more

Biography of Henry Calvin Brown, M.D.

The state of California with its pulsing industrial activities and rapid development has attracted within its confines men of marked ability and high character in the various professional lines, and in this progress has been conserved and social stability fostered. He whose name initiates this review has gained recognition as one of the able and successful physicians of the state, and by his labors, his high professional attainments and his sterling characteristics has justified the respect and confidence in which he is held by medical fraternity and the local public. Dr. Brown was born February 28, 1862, in Palmyra, Maine, … Read more