Josiah Belden letters and reminiscence : photostat copies, [undated].

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Josiah Belden letters and reminiscence : photostat copies, [undated].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122638327

Four letters (1841-1845) to Belden's sister, Eliza M. Bowers; and an autobiographical account (1878, 70 p.) written for the Bancroft Library, describing Belden's journey to Calif. and his subsequent life there.

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California historical society

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SNAC Resource ID: 6799428

California historical society

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Bowers, Eliza M.

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Belden, Josiah, 1815-1892

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Originally from Conn., Josiah Belden came overland to Calif. in 1841. He worked as a store clerk for Thomas Larkin in Santa Cruz, Monterey, and Yerba Buena, then opened his own store in San Jose in 1848. He was elected San Jose's first mayor in 1850. From the description of Josiah Belden letters and reminiscence : photostat copies, [undated]. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122638327 Merchant, politican, and pioneer, Santa Clara County, Calif.; member of...