Polk: Forgotten Great Nov 13, 2009
Col. Stephen Kearny set out from Kansas with 1,500 troops, marched to Santa Fe, claimed New Mexico for the Union and, with 300 dragoons, rode on to Los Angeles, into a clash with Capt. John C. Fremont, son-in-law of Polk's mighty Senate ally, Thomas Hart Benton. Zachary Taylor, "Old Rough and Ready," routed Santa Anna at Buena Vista in a victory that would make this Whig general Polk's successor as president. (Townhall.com)
Flu keeps 200 Mariposa Co. students out of school Oct 8, 2009
Mosher said that John C. Fremont Hospital in Mariposa has seen a lot of patients coming in with flu symptoms. "There's no doubt that the flu is here," Mosher said. (Fresno Bee)
Just the start Oct 2, 2009
The cannon is a replica of one that explorer John C. Fremont brought with him before abandoning it in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in 1844. THE LINE: Nevada by 3. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Police arrest man after call Sep 20, 2009
Fremont Police arrested a man after being called to John C. Fremont Park Thursday afternoon. Lt. Glen Still said a woman called the police department at 2:15 p.m. to say that she was in the park, then ended the call. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Parade honors Jul 3, 2009
The newly empowered legislature in 1850 elected John C. Fremont one of California's first two U. S. Senators as a Democrat, serving less than a year. Discovery of gold on his property in Mariposa County made him a millionaire. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Golf Course Review - Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course Jun 21, 2009
HISTORY: We can thank Kit Carson and John C. Fremont for discovering what is now called Lake Tahoe back in 1844. Twenty-two miles long and 12 miles wide, Tahoe, which comes from the Washo Indian word meaning "big water," is on average 1,000 feet deep. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Third Parties in U.S. Presidential ... Jun 19, 2009
Although the American Party or Know-Nothings received over 870,000 votes in 1856 (Millard Fillmore was the nominee), these votes would most likely not have helped the Republican candidate, John C. Fremont. Know-Nothings were prominent in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states and would most likely have voted for James Buchanan of Pennsylvania. (Suite101.com)
Race is on to save historic Storm Lake home that pioneered North Hollywood, CA Jun 17, 2009
The precise spot Weddington chose to homestead was the same one where Lt. Col. John C. Fremont of the United States and General Andres Pico of Mexico met on the porch of an adobe to sign the treaty that was to end the war between their two countries. The spot is known as the beginning of statehood for California and the Manifest Destiny for Americans. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Invasion, not rebellion (269) Jun 16, 2009
Key to organizing the group were six-foot, eight-inch tall Robert Semple, a dentist and printer who had studied law, and Ezekiel "Stuttering" Merritt, present as an unofficial representative of Captain John C. Fremont of the United States Army. Fremont was already famous as "The Pathfinder" for his explorations in the west. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
The California Republic goes to war Jun 16, 2009
The following day, a squad of Mexican militia captured William Todd and a man only identified as "an Englishman." John C. Fremont showed up in Sonoma on June 25, urging Bear Flaggers to enlist in his California Battalion. Several Bears signed up and, of these, Fremont appointed John Grigsby, Henry "Fighting" Ford, Granville P. Swift and John B. Sears as officers. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Story:Third Grade: Nolan Yamada Jun 6, 2009
Nolan Yamada, a third-grader at John C. Fremont Elementary School in Fowler, is a 2009 Academic All-Star ... He really enjoys learning and he really enjoys getting actively involv 00004000 ed in things, says Curt Moore, Yamadas third-grade teacher at John C. Fremont Elementary in Fowler. (Fresno Bee)
Cinco de Mayo Marks Deep Historic Roots May 6, 2009
When American forces arrived in California in 1846, half the Californios greeted trailblazer John C. Fremont and his men as liberators freeing them from Mexican tyranny. Fremont would become the first Republican presidential candidate 10 years later. (Newsmax)
History of Fort Sumner, New Mexico Apr 2, 2009
Maxwell was a former fur trapper and mountain man from Illinois who traveled in the John C. Fremont expeditions with Kit Carson in the 1840s. He inherited a large quantity of land from his wife s father and built a cattle empire, then sold most of his holdings. (Suite101.com)
The Know Nothing Party in 1854 and ... Mar 25, 2009
Anti-Nebraska Know Nothings and Whigs bolted to support the Republican Party s candidate, John C. Fremont. By now the American Party, the Know Nothings nominated former president. (Suite101.com)
The Presidential Election of 1860 Mar 16, 2009
Although the new party fielded John C. Fremont, the western adventurer tied to the Bear Flag Republic, in 1856, the Democrats managed to put James Buchanan of Pennsylvania in the White House. During the Buchanan years, however, the Republican Party reached out to disparate northern groups, from Germans opposed to the to Know-Nothings and conservative New Englanders. (Suite101.com)
A Moment in Oregon History Mar 12, 2009
The deadly campaign was lead by Enos, a Plains Indian who had come to Oregon as a guide with Captain John C. Fremont in 1843. Enos joined the Rogue River Indians and was one of the instigators of the Rogue River Indian War. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Mariposa hospital wants help with law to ease cash crunch Mar 10, 2009
The John C. Fremont Health Care District wants lending laws loosened so it can take out a loan to pay back physicians and other vendors who are owed about $2 million. "We are not going to close if it doesn't happen," said Charles Bill, the district's new chief executive. (Fresno Bee)
Bloomington was the scene for Lincoln's famous 'Lost Speech' Feb 15, 2009
Illinois Republicans ended up capturing all statewide offices that year, though their presidential candidate, John C. Fremont, lost both the state and national race to Democrat James Buchanan. After completing the conventions formal business, delegates adjourned before returning to Majors Hall for an evening of speechmaking. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Commentary: Lincoln's remarkable tie... Feb 14, 2009
John C. Fremont and David Hunter and even relieved Fremont from duty. He also disbanded the black regiment Hunter had formed. (CNN -- Law)
