John Bidwell

U.S. Congressperson

1819 – 1900

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Who was John Bidwell?

John Bidwell was known throughout California and across the nation as an important pioneer, farmer, soldier, statesman, politician, prohibitionist and philanthropist. He is famous for leading one of the first emigrant parties, known as the Bartleson–Bidwell Party, along the California Trail, and for founding Chico, California.

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Born
Aug 5, 1819
Chautauqua County
Spouses
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Kingsville Academy
Lived in
  • Chico
  • California
  • Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park
Died
Apr 4, 1900
Chico

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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