I am currently researching the following
people and rancherias. If you know of any primary source
documents, or unpublished or out of print material referring
to them, please contact
me:
County
Comments
Jose Calistro
Marin
Last chief of Nicasio Indians; died in 1875
Victor Castro
Marin/Sonoma
I need information about his activities
in Marin/Sonoma 1830's-1850's and about any Indian employees he had.
19th century judge in San Rafael - I'm looking for
anything he may have written concerning cases he handled as an attorney
- letters, journals, etc. Also, another researcher needs a picture
of him. If you can help with any of this, please contact me.
Jose Lazantus
Marin/Sonoma
Probably Indian; killed by mob in 1866. I'm looking
for anyone surnamed Lazantus(sp?) in 1850's and 1860's; spelling is
not certain.
Nicasio Rancheria
Marin
Attempts by Nicasio Indians to get grant/title to
their land in 1830's-1850's
Pomponio
any
Coast Miwok anti-Mexican insurgent leader executed
by Mexicans in 1824
Salen Rancheria
Mendocino
I'm looking for information about Olompali Indians
who moved from Marin to Hopland area (Salen Rancheria or Knox/Willard
Ranch) in 1850's-1870's
Salvador
Marin
Murderer executed in San Rafael in 1879
Captain Sebastian
Marin
Mid-19th century chief of Nicasio Indians
James Tunstead
Marin
County Sheriff in 1870's - I'm looking for letters,
journals, etc
Whiskey Bill
Sonoma
Bodega Indian killed in 1860's. I'm looking for information
about his killers.
Camilo Ynitia
Marin
Headman at Olompali until his death in
1856. I am particularly interested in the circumstances
of his death and in his last wife (Susana Maria).
