After a long and intense suffering. Mr.Baldwin passed away , at his home near Rockville, mourned by hosts who were proud to call him friend.
His mother was from PA. His father was from CT.
A native of Pennsylvania, J. M. Baldwin was born in Troy, Bradford county, June 14, 1828, and owing to the early death of his father when he was ten years old he was called upon to face the stern realities of life while other lads of his acquaintances were enjoying the freedom from care natural to their years. He early in life learned a carpenter's trade. He came to the west in November 1850. His first year in California was passed in Sacramento, where he engaged in building boats, and afterward he went on a tour of exploration to Amador and Eldorado counties, and later still went to the Frazier river on account of the mining excitement there. Satisfied that he did not care to locate in either place, he returned to San Francisco, and in 1854 went to Mormon Station, now known as Genoa, Nev., to erect a grist and saw mill. A chance acquaintance made at this place was destined to shape events in his life. Following his meeting with L. B. Abernathy a partnership was formed that stood the test of time.
From Mormon station the partners went to Carson Valley, where he assisted in building the first house in what now is Carson City. In Carson Valley they engaged in farming. Making a specialty of raising hay feed, which they were able to dispose of readily to the numerous immigrant parties that passed.
Jealous of their success, the Mormons made life miserable for them and in fact other settlers not of their faith, and were successful in driving them all away except Mr. Baldwin and Mr. Abernathy, who continued there as long as their business warranted.
Mr. Baldwin and L. B. Abernathy were both worth a half million dollars when they came to Suisun to locate, but most of this wealth was lost in an unfortunate stock deal.
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Jabez M. (J. M.) Baldwin was born in Troy Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, June 14, 1826. His father died in 1836 when he was but 10 years old. As he grew to manhood, he learned the carpentry and joiner's trade.
With the lure of gold in California exciting many of the young men of the time, he embarked on a ship sailing from New York on Oct. 16, 1852, via the Nicaragua route for the far west, arriving in San Francisco in November.
The winter of 1852-53 was the year of the great flood in Sacramento, which provided an opportunity for J.M. to utilize his carpentry skills. He spent the winter in Sacramento building boats, which brought fabulous prices, and on the side, he prospected for gold in Amador and El Dorado counties.
He went to Oregon in May 1854, but returned to San Francisco two months later where he remained until July of the same year.
We next find J.M. at Genoa, Nev., (then known as Mormon Station or Mormon town) where he assisted Thomas Knott with the building of a grist and sawmill.
It was at Mormon Station that Mr. Baldwin met and formed a partnership with L.B. Abernathy, who also became one of the early landowners in Solano County's Green Valley. Together, with R.D. Sides, they recorded a Carson Valley land claim for a farm as partners Dec. 20, 1854. On August 30, 1855, the three partners bought additional land from a Julius Peltier. Baldwin moved to Carson Valley to run the farm. He also assisted S.A. Nevers in erecting the very first home in the new town of Carson City.
Baldwin farmed in Carson valley for the next few years, raising hay and feed to supply the numerous immigrants with animals on their way west. In a 1937 article, Rosa Lee Baldwin stated, "he was one of the originators of the expression 'tenderfoot,' referring to the tender, bleeding feet of worn-out oxen," a claim that would be very difficult to substantiate.
Over the next few years, he made several trips to Suisun Valley and while there in 1859 he received news from his friends, Sides, Best and Belcher, about the famous Comstock silver boom. He immediately returned to Nevada and became one of the original mining claim locators of the fabulously rich Best and Belcher silver mine. The famous team of Mackay, Flood, Fair and O'Brien gained control of the mine in later years.
By Jerry Bowen.
Mr. Baldwin's marriage occurred at Carson city Sept.11,1864 uniting him with Miss Caroline "Carrie" M. Carey (NY).
Children: Kate C., Bertha E., Jay M., Carrie L., and John C.
His mother was from PA. His father was from CT.
A native of Pennsylvania, J. M. Baldwin was born in Troy, Bradford county, June 14, 1828, and owing to the early death of his father when he was ten years old he was called upon to face the stern realities of life while other lads of his acquaintances were enjoying the freedom from care natural to their years. He early in life learned a carpenter's trade. He came to the west in November 1850. His first year in California was passed in Sacramento, where he engaged in building boats, and afterward he went on a tour of exploration to Amador and Eldorado counties, and later still went to the Frazier river on account of the mining excitement there. Satisfied that he did not care to locate in either place, he returned to San Francisco, and in 1854 went to Mormon Station, now known as Genoa, Nev., to erect a grist and saw mill. A chance acquaintance made at this place was destined to shape events in his life. Following his meeting with L. B. Abernathy a partnership was formed that stood the test of time.
From Mormon station the partners went to Carson Valley, where he assisted in building the first house in what now is Carson City. In Carson Valley they engaged in farming. Making a specialty of raising hay feed, which they were able to dispose of readily to the numerous immigrant parties that passed.
Jealous of their success, the Mormons made life miserable for them and in fact other settlers not of their faith, and were successful in driving them all away except Mr. Baldwin and Mr. Abernathy, who continued there as long as their business warranted.
Mr. Baldwin and L. B. Abernathy were both worth a half million dollars when they came to Suisun to locate, but most of this wealth was lost in an unfortunate stock deal.
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Jabez M. (J. M.) Baldwin was born in Troy Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, June 14, 1826. His father died in 1836 when he was but 10 years old. As he grew to manhood, he learned the carpentry and joiner's trade.
With the lure of gold in California exciting many of the young men of the time, he embarked on a ship sailing from New York on Oct. 16, 1852, via the Nicaragua route for the far west, arriving in San Francisco in November.
The winter of 1852-53 was the year of the great flood in Sacramento, which provided an opportunity for J.M. to utilize his carpentry skills. He spent the winter in Sacramento building boats, which brought fabulous prices, and on the side, he prospected for gold in Amador and El Dorado counties.
He went to Oregon in May 1854, but returned to San Francisco two months later where he remained until July of the same year.
We next find J.M. at Genoa, Nev., (then known as Mormon Station or Mormon town) where he assisted Thomas Knott with the building of a grist and sawmill.
It was at Mormon Station that Mr. Baldwin met and formed a partnership with L.B. Abernathy, who also became one of the early landowners in Solano County's Green Valley. Together, with R.D. Sides, they recorded a Carson Valley land claim for a farm as partners Dec. 20, 1854. On August 30, 1855, the three partners bought additional land from a Julius Peltier. Baldwin moved to Carson Valley to run the farm. He also assisted S.A. Nevers in erecting the very first home in the new town of Carson City.
Baldwin farmed in Carson valley for the next few years, raising hay and feed to supply the numerous immigrants with animals on their way west. In a 1937 article, Rosa Lee Baldwin stated, "he was one of the originators of the expression 'tenderfoot,' referring to the tender, bleeding feet of worn-out oxen," a claim that would be very difficult to substantiate.
Over the next few years, he made several trips to Suisun Valley and while there in 1859 he received news from his friends, Sides, Best and Belcher, about the famous Comstock silver boom. He immediately returned to Nevada and became one of the original mining claim locators of the fabulously rich Best and Belcher silver mine. The famous team of Mackay, Flood, Fair and O'Brien gained control of the mine in later years.
By Jerry Bowen.
Mr. Baldwin's marriage occurred at Carson city Sept.11,1864 uniting him with Miss Caroline "Carrie" M. Carey (NY).
Children: Kate C., Bertha E., Jay M., Carrie L., and John C.
After a long and intense suffering. Mr.Baldwin passed away , at his home near Rockville, mourned by hosts who were proud to call him friend.
His mother was from PA. His father was from CT.
A native of Pennsylvania, J. M. Baldwin was born in Troy, Bradford county, June 14, 1828, and owing to the early death of his father when he was ten years old he was called upon to face the stern realities of life while other lads of his acquaintances were enjoying the freedom from care natural to their years. He early in life learned a carpenter's trade. He came to the west in November 1850. His first year in California was passed in Sacramento, where he engaged in building boats, and afterward he went on a tour of exploration to Amador and Eldorado counties, and later still went to the Frazier river on account of the mining excitement there. Satisfied that he did not care to locate in either place, he returned to San Francisco, and in 1854 went to Mormon Station, now known as Genoa, Nev., to erect a grist and saw mill. A chance acquaintance made at this place was destined to shape events in his life. Following his meeting with L. B. Abernathy a partnership was formed that stood the test of time.
From Mormon station the partners went to Carson Valley, where he assisted in building the first house in what now is Carson City. In Carson Valley they engaged in farming. Making a specialty of raising hay feed, which they were able to dispose of readily to the numerous immigrant parties that passed.
Jealous of their success, the Mormons made life miserable for them and in fact other settlers not of their faith, and were successful in driving them all away except Mr. Baldwin and Mr. Abernathy, who continued there as long as their business warranted.
Mr. Baldwin and L. B. Abernathy were both worth a half million dollars when they came to Suisun to locate, but most of this wealth was lost in an unfortunate stock deal.
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Jabez M. (J. M.) Baldwin was born in Troy Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, June 14, 1826. His father died in 1836 when he was but 10 years old. As he grew to manhood, he learned the carpentry and joiner's trade.
With the lure of gold in California exciting many of the young men of the time, he embarked on a ship sailing from New York on Oct. 16, 1852, via the Nicaragua route for the far west, arriving in San Francisco in November.
The winter of 1852-53 was the year of the great flood in Sacramento, which provided an opportunity for J.M. to utilize his carpentry skills. He spent the winter in Sacramento building boats, which brought fabulous prices, and on the side, he prospected for gold in Amador and El Dorado counties.
He went to Oregon in May 1854, but returned to San Francisco two months later where he remained until July of the same year.
We next find J.M. at Genoa, Nev., (then known as Mormon Station or Mormon town) where he assisted Thomas Knott with the building of a grist and sawmill.
It was at Mormon Station that Mr. Baldwin met and formed a partnership with L.B. Abernathy, who also became one of the early landowners in Solano County's Green Valley. Together, with R.D. Sides, they recorded a Carson Valley land claim for a farm as partners Dec. 20, 1854. On August 30, 1855, the three partners bought additional land from a Julius Peltier. Baldwin moved to Carson Valley to run the farm. He also assisted S.A. Nevers in erecting the very first home in the new town of Carson City.
Baldwin farmed in Carson valley for the next few years, raising hay and feed to supply the numerous immigrants with animals on their way west. In a 1937 article, Rosa Lee Baldwin stated, "he was one of the originators of the expression 'tenderfoot,' referring to the tender, bleeding feet of worn-out oxen," a claim that would be very difficult to substantiate.
Over the next few years, he made several trips to Suisun Valley and while there in 1859 he received news from his friends, Sides, Best and Belcher, about the famous Comstock silver boom. He immediately returned to Nevada and became one of the original mining claim locators of the fabulously rich Best and Belcher silver mine. The famous team of Mackay, Flood, Fair and O'Brien gained control of the mine in later years.
By Jerry Bowen.
Mr. Baldwin's marriage occurred at Carson city Sept.11,1864 uniting him with Miss Caroline "Carrie" M. Carey (NY).
Children: Kate C., Bertha E., Jay M., Carrie L., and John C.
His mother was from PA. His father was from CT.
A native of Pennsylvania, J. M. Baldwin was born in Troy, Bradford county, June 14, 1828, and owing to the early death of his father when he was ten years old he was called upon to face the stern realities of life while other lads of his acquaintances were enjoying the freedom from care natural to their years. He early in life learned a carpenter's trade. He came to the west in November 1850. His first year in California was passed in Sacramento, where he engaged in building boats, and afterward he went on a tour of exploration to Amador and Eldorado counties, and later still went to the Frazier river on account of the mining excitement there. Satisfied that he did not care to locate in either place, he returned to San Francisco, and in 1854 went to Mormon Station, now known as Genoa, Nev., to erect a grist and saw mill. A chance acquaintance made at this place was destined to shape events in his life. Following his meeting with L. B. Abernathy a partnership was formed that stood the test of time.
From Mormon station the partners went to Carson Valley, where he assisted in building the first house in what now is Carson City. In Carson Valley they engaged in farming. Making a specialty of raising hay feed, which they were able to dispose of readily to the numerous immigrant parties that passed.
Jealous of their success, the Mormons made life miserable for them and in fact other settlers not of their faith, and were successful in driving them all away except Mr. Baldwin and Mr. Abernathy, who continued there as long as their business warranted.
Mr. Baldwin and L. B. Abernathy were both worth a half million dollars when they came to Suisun to locate, but most of this wealth was lost in an unfortunate stock deal.
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Jabez M. (J. M.) Baldwin was born in Troy Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, June 14, 1826. His father died in 1836 when he was but 10 years old. As he grew to manhood, he learned the carpentry and joiner's trade.
With the lure of gold in California exciting many of the young men of the time, he embarked on a ship sailing from New York on Oct. 16, 1852, via the Nicaragua route for the far west, arriving in San Francisco in November.
The winter of 1852-53 was the year of the great flood in Sacramento, which provided an opportunity for J.M. to utilize his carpentry skills. He spent the winter in Sacramento building boats, which brought fabulous prices, and on the side, he prospected for gold in Amador and El Dorado counties.
He went to Oregon in May 1854, but returned to San Francisco two months later where he remained until July of the same year.
We next find J.M. at Genoa, Nev., (then known as Mormon Station or Mormon town) where he assisted Thomas Knott with the building of a grist and sawmill.
It was at Mormon Station that Mr. Baldwin met and formed a partnership with L.B. Abernathy, who also became one of the early landowners in Solano County's Green Valley. Together, with R.D. Sides, they recorded a Carson Valley land claim for a farm as partners Dec. 20, 1854. On August 30, 1855, the three partners bought additional land from a Julius Peltier. Baldwin moved to Carson Valley to run the farm. He also assisted S.A. Nevers in erecting the very first home in the new town of Carson City.
Baldwin farmed in Carson valley for the next few years, raising hay and feed to supply the numerous immigrants with animals on their way west. In a 1937 article, Rosa Lee Baldwin stated, "he was one of the originators of the expression 'tenderfoot,' referring to the tender, bleeding feet of worn-out oxen," a claim that would be very difficult to substantiate.
Over the next few years, he made several trips to Suisun Valley and while there in 1859 he received news from his friends, Sides, Best and Belcher, about the famous Comstock silver boom. He immediately returned to Nevada and became one of the original mining claim locators of the fabulously rich Best and Belcher silver mine. The famous team of Mackay, Flood, Fair and O'Brien gained control of the mine in later years.
By Jerry Bowen.
Mr. Baldwin's marriage occurred at Carson city Sept.11,1864 uniting him with Miss Caroline "Carrie" M. Carey (NY).
Children: Kate C., Bertha E., Jay M., Carrie L., and John C.
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