Colton, David Douty, Gen. 1878 and undated

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Colton, David Douty, Gen. 1878 and undated

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This folder contains ten newspaper obituaries and one undated name card from Mrs. Ellen Colton.

1.0 folder; 11 items

Society of California Pioneers

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Colton, David Douty, 1832-1878

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Biographical/Historical note Colton was born the son of Isaac W. Colton and Abigail Douty in Monson, ME on July 17, 1831. His family went West when he was 5, and finally endedup in Galesburg, IL. At 17 he began teaching in the neighboring town of Berlin. By 1850 Colton was engaged to Ellen M. White. Their betrothal was contingent upon him finding wealth and success in California, and he moved to Sacramento in July. His mining career was cut s...