Price, Rodman M. (Rodman McCamley), 1816-1894

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Price was born on May 5, 1816 in Sussex County, NJ; attended College of NJ; served in US Navy with Commodore Sloat's squadron on the west coast of Mexico in 1846, read the proclamation of the annexation of CA from the custom house in Monterey, CA; became alcade of Monterey; was member of the first San Francisco Municipal Council, the CA Constitutional Convention (1849), and a member of the House of Representatives (1851-53); served as governor of NJ, 1854-57; he died on June 7, 1894 in Sussex County, NJ.

From the description of Papers, 1847-1884. (University of California, Los Angeles). WorldCat record id: 40738205

In 1840 Rodman M. Price was appointed a naval purser and was sent to California in 1846 on the ship "Cyane." He served as alcalde of Monterey and was a member of both San Francisco's first municipal council and the California Constitutional Convention in 1849. Price invested heavily in San Francisco real estate. He returned to New Jersey in 1850 and with his partner, Samuel Ward, established the New York office of Ward & Price, Bankers and Agents for California. In New Jersey he served as congressman (1851-53) and governor (1854-57).

From the description of Papers of Rodman M. Price, 1842-ca. 1890. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122593554

N.J. resident.

From the description of Papers, 1852. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 36115927

Biography

Rodman McCamley Price, naval officer and Governor of New Jersey, was born in New Jersey, went to Princeton and studied law. He married Matilda Trenchard, the daughter of a naval captain.

In 1840 Price received an appointment as purser and was sent first to Europe. He was with the Cyane in 1846, became alcalde in Monterey, was sent back to Washington, returned to San Francisco after the gold discovery to facilitate the transmission of funds. At this time he made money in real estate and was involved in California politics, being a member of the first California constitutional convention. In December 1849 he was relieved of duty as naval agent. He lost receipts and vouchers as well as all his personal possessions when the steamer burned on his return trip to Washington. This loss resulted in a long litigation with the United States Government.

In 1850 Price was elected to the House of Representatives in New Jersey, and in 1853 he was elected Governor, serving a three year term from 1854 to 1857. He showed a good record as a constructive legislator. Not being eligible for a second term, Price retired from politics to his farm in New Jersey.

From the guide to the Rodman M. Price papers, 1843-1892., (The Bancroft Library)

Biography

Price was born on May 5, 1816 in Sussex County, New Jersey; attended College of New Jersey; served in U.S. Navy with Commodore Sloat's squadron on the west coast of Mexico in 1846, read the proclamation of the annexation of California from the custom house in Monterey, California; became alcade of Monterey; was member of the first San Francisco Municipal Council, the California Constitutional Convention (1849), and a member of the House of Representatives (1851-53); served as governor of New Jersey, 1854-57; he died on June 7, 1894 in Sussex County, New Jersey.

From the guide to the Rodman M. Price Papers, 1847-1884, (University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Dept. of Special Collections.)

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creatorOf Price, Rodman M. (Rodman McCamley), 1816-1894. Papers, 1852. Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library
creatorOf McDougal, John, 1818-1866. John McDougal correspondence, 1851-1860. UC Berkeley Libraries
creatorOf McCormick, Richard C. (Richard Cunningham), 1832-1901. Richard C. McCormick correspondence : with Rodman M. Price, 1856. UC Berkeley Libraries
referencedIn Monterey Public Library. California History Room. Biography clippings : "P" [surname] folder 1890-2000. Monterey Public Library
creatorOf Rodman M. Price papers, 1843-1892. Bancroft Library
referencedIn James L. Britton collection MC010. 46636450., 1817-1889, (Bulk: 1829-1855) Albert and Ethel Herzstein Library,
creatorOf Price, Rodman M. (Rodman McCamley), 1816-1894. Rodman M. Price papers, 1843-1892. UC Berkeley Libraries
referencedIn Papers, 1828-1919 Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
creatorOf Price, Rodman M. (Rodman McCamley), 1816-1894. Rodman M. Price bill : San Francisco : ADS, 1849 Mar. 5. UC Berkeley Libraries
referencedIn Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865. Papers, 1812-1865. Hagley Museum & Library
creatorOf James L. Britton collection, 1817-1889, (bulk 1829-1855). San Jacinto Museum of History
referencedIn Los Angeles County Prefecture Records The Huntington Library
creatorOf Price, Rodman M. (Rodman McCamley), 1816-1894. Papers of Rodman M. Price, 1842-ca. 1890. Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens
referencedIn Dix, Dorothea Lynde, 1802-1887. Papers, 1798-1893 (bulk 1827-1887) Houghton Library
creatorOf Price, Rodman M. (Rodman McCamley), 1816-1894. Papers, 1847-1884. University of California, Los Angeles
referencedIn Bradley, Joseph P., 1813-1892. Papers, 1836-1937. New Jersey Historical Society Library
referencedIn Woodruff, Dickenson, d. 1896. Letter: to Rodman McCamley Price /by Dickenson Woodruff, 1856 May 21. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Rodman M. Price Papers, 1847-1884 University of California, Los Angeles. Library Special Collections.
referencedIn Samuel Chester Reid Family Papers, 1807-1963, (bulk 1830-1897) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
creatorOf Price, Rodman M. (Rodman McCamley), 1816-1894. Upper California / presented to the Bureau by Price, Purser U.S. Navy. California Digital Library
creatorOf New Jersey Historical Society. Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1664-1956 New Jersey Historical Society Library
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associatedWith Bissell, Simon B. person
correspondedWith Bradley, Joseph P., 1813-1892. person
associatedWith Britton, James L., person
associatedWith Britton, James L., collector person
associatedWith Constitution (Steamship) corporateBody
associatedWith Cyane (U.S. Sloop of War) corporateBody
correspondedWith Dix, Dorothea Lynde, 1802-1887 person
associatedWith Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865. person
associatedWith ELLIS GRAY LORING FAMILY family
associatedWith Jones, Thomas Ap Catesby, 1790-1858. person
associatedWith Maunsel White & Co. corporateBody
associatedWith McCormick, Richard C. (Richard Cunningham), 1832-1901. person
associatedWith McDougal, John, 1818-1866. person
associatedWith Monterey Public Library. California History Room. corporateBody
associatedWith Norris, Thomas W. (Thomas Wayne). person
associatedWith Prefecture of Los Angeles corporateBody
correspondedWith Reid, Samuel Chester, 1783-1861. person
correspondedWith Reid, Samuel C. (Samuel Chester), 1818-1897 person
associatedWith Rittenhouse, John B., d. 1874. person
associatedWith Smith & Lewis (firm) corporateBody
associatedWith United States. National Archives. corporateBody
associatedWith United States. Navy corporateBody
associatedWith Ward & Price (firm) corporateBody
associatedWith Wheat, Carl I. (Carl Irving), 1892-1966. person
associatedWith Wolff, Edward, fl. 1851-1855. person
associatedWith Woodruff, Dickenson, d. 1896. person
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United States
California, Northern
California
California
California--San Francisco
San Francisco (Calif.)
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Actions and defenses
Land titles
Land titles
Mexican War, 1846-1848
Politicians
Real property
Occupation
Politicians
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Birth 1816-05-05

Death 1894-06-07

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