1 20 4 https://worthingtonhistoricalsociety.org/omeka/files/original/ba6b94f0c99c59e7f03a2f6d0e8097cb.tif 71ef3693620b7bc40a8b7913febe873c https://worthingtonhistoricalsociety.org/omeka/files/original/c710a2f2bd367209831695f2fe9211ba.tif b54065366412d22dce07c43a38e34467 https://worthingtonhistoricalsociety.org/omeka/files/original/a17460d62f6f4d6fcf604c96e18d6013.pdf 55836e7a72a7f68e7ea36c8612fe98a3 PDF Text Text Napa. April 10, 1850 Mr. F. Burr Dear Sir, I hope you will excuse my negligence in not writing to you before now, but I will try to atone for it in this letter. I don’t think there will be any use in my describing the gold mines or telling you of the great fortunes that have been made here, so I shall confine my remarks to myself, my situation, my prospects, and to the great revolution which has taken place in this country during the last three years. In the first place, I am well, am clerke in a store at twelve hundred dollars a year, have purchased a tract of land containing two hundred and sixty-six acres. It cost me $750.00. I have put $1400.00 worth of improvements upon it, have fifty acres under a state of cultivation, forty acres sowed to barley which is now eight inches high, ten acres to potatoes, corn, beans, melons, and all kinds of vegetables. All are doing well. I let the land to a couple of fellows upon shares for I have not time to attend to it myself, and more than that, I object to hard work in Calafornia myself. For the above tract of land I have been offered seven thousand dollars independent of the crop which is on it, that is at least worth five thousand as it stand, but I refused. This land is in the great Napa Valley, on the creek at the head of navigation and adjoining Napa City, the shire town of Napa County, one of the most beautiful places in the [page 2]: country. My prospects I expect in a few weeks to jump from the state of single blessedness to the state of connubial felicity – who would not at the age of twenty-four. It is time to settle in life and to have a companion to soothe and cheer you on through the ups and downs of this transient life. Situated as I now am, it is probable I shall stay in Calafornia for some years; I may take a trip to the states in the course of a year but it will depend altogether upon circumstances for I shall not leave Calafornia to settle anywhere else until I have made enough to live independent and that I am in a fair way of doing now. When I sit down and contemplate the situation of this country as it was three years ago and then look at it as it is now, I feel as if I had awoke from a dream, but it’s a stern reality. San Francisco three years ago contained but twenty-five houses and about five hundred inhabitants – now it contains upwards of third-thousand inhabitants and some of the most splendid buildings that ever was built. Lots then were sold for $15.63, now the same have been sold for $50,000, and everything else is in like proportion. Throughout the whole country, towns, villages and cities have sprung up as if by magic and all for gold! gold! And the cry still is Gold. Three years ago, seven vessels lay in the harbor of San Francisco, now over three hundred lie there mostly deserted by their crews. Then steam was unknown, now the steam vessels find their way into every river, creek and inlet of the country. [page 3] Then the long dreary dismal voyage around Cape Horn had to be taken from New York, here now thirty days is �the passage, thanks to the immortal Fulton. Then horses of the best kind could be bought for $10.00, now for the same the price is $200.00. Now milk $1.00 the quart; butter $1.50 per the pd., 20 c. for corn now $4.00 for a bushel, onions, $1.00 per #, cabbages $1.00 per head, and everything else in like proportion. A great country is Calafornia, but at this late day I would not advise anyone one to come here unless he comes with plenty of money, for the harvest is about past and soon there will be nothing but gleanings, at least for speculators. Anyone who would like to farm it would do well if he was here at the harvest time, since the climate of this country is beautiful. Now whilst I am writing, the sun is pouring down his rays as hot as I ever known it in the states and the vegetation is all life and animation, stock of all kinds are rolling fat. Give my respects to your wife, to Betsy and family, and to all the good people of Worthington not forgotten, Aunt Betsey and all the rest of the Benjamin tribe. Write to me as soon as you receive this if possible for I long to hear from W[orthington?]. Yours with respect, Fordyce L. Benjamin. Direct your letter to Napa City, California. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Burr family materials Subject The topic of the resource Burr family documents and photographs Description An account of the resource Photographs, letters, account books etc. associated with the Burr family. Many items part of a large donation from Andrus (Andy) Burr in 2007 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2024-163 Title A name given to the resource Letter from Fordyce Benjamin to Franklin Burr, April 1850, about life in Napa California Type The nature or genre of the resource Document Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Handwritten letter, address visible, 8 x 10 folded in half. Also a transcription. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fordyce J. Benjamin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1850-04-10 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Andy Burr Date Available Date (often a range) that the resource became or will become available. 2024-11-12 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Burr family materials Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Paper Subject The topic of the resource Historic Event Description An account of the resource 3-page letter address to Frankin Burr from Fordyce J. Benjamin (1826-1896) describing life in Napa, California, three years after his arrival in 1847. He was 24 years old at the time and had come to Calafornia [sic] in 1847 as part of an American military expedition into the territory. He describes in fair detail the number of changes that had occurred between 1847 and 1850. Benjamin notes his intention to marry which he did, not long after this letter was mailed. His wife, Mary Ann Morgan was 15 and had come from Missouri. They eventually had six children and moved north to Lassen County. Benjamin was born in Albany NY but had a strong connection to his many relatives in Worthington. California became a state in September 1850 and Fordyce and his bride appear in the first census and are considered California pioneers. https://worthingtonhistoricalsociety.org/omeka/files/original/25b8237ed58dfe7247d7042971394931.pdf 730169dcbf39e6e44f8b345d074f1fb8 PDF Text Text � https://worthingtonhistoricalsociety.org/omeka/files/original/9cdef5bb9f0aa1c026d61ac02f886d6d.pdf 447410572725d22a61794ce905d27fd8 PDF Text Text � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Burr family materials Subject The topic of the resource Burr family documents and photographs Description An account of the resource Photographs, letters, account books etc. associated with the Burr family. Many items part of a large donation from Andrus (Andy) Burr in 2007 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2024-164 Title A name given to the resource Poster about the Burr family, 2018 Subject The topic of the resource People Description An account of the resource Laminated poster prepared for display at the Worthington 250th anniversary. Type The nature or genre of the resource Document Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Laminated poster, 2 pages Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Burr family Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 2018 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Deen Nugent Date Available Date (often a range) that the resource became or will become available. 2024-11-15 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Box 30 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Paper Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Worthington - Worthington Center Mediator An entity that mediates access to the resource and for whom the resource is intended or useful. In an educational context, a mediator might be a parent, teacher, teaching assistant, or care-giver. db 2024-11-15 https://worthingtonhistoricalsociety.org/omeka/files/original/81ac12a34564d528e334a2cf6eda3f96.pdf 0e0492b7a2a3f84eb783c6c05531003d PDF Text Text � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Burr family materials Subject The topic of the resource Burr family documents and photographs Description An account of the resource Photographs, letters, account books etc. associated with the Burr family. Many items part of a large donation from Andrus (Andy) Burr in 2007 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2024-176 Title A name given to the resource Article on Clement Burr's 90th birthday, 1939 Subject The topic of the resource People Description An account of the resource Village Times (precursor of the Country Journal) article about Clement Burr (1849-1939) at his 90th birthday, oldest resident of Worthington at the time. Also mentioned are his mother, Persis Knapp Burr (1816-1889), father, Franklin (1808-1869) and wife, Ella Crosier Burr (1850-1930) and their five children. His many contributions to the Worthington community are detailed. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Scan of newspaper article Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Village Times Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Village Times Date Available Date (often a range) that the resource became or will become available. 2024-12-04 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1939 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. digital archive Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Electronic Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Worthington - Worthington Center Mediator An entity that mediates access to the resource and for whom the resource is intended or useful. In an educational context, a mediator might be a parent, teacher, teaching assistant, or care-giver. db https://worthingtonhistoricalsociety.org/omeka/files/original/746794d6514bbf3a6c16ddcb6c3c82fa.tif 14faaf2b766258f8d0efef1befe2407c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Burr family materials Subject The topic of the resource Burr family documents and photographs Description An account of the resource Photographs, letters, account books etc. associated with the Burr family. Many items part of a large donation from Andrus (Andy) Burr in 2007 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2025-030 Title A name given to the resource F H Burr tailoring advertising blotter Subject The topic of the resource Businesses and Stores Description An account of the resource Lithographed advertisement featuring a fancily dressed woman with an eye for the well-dressed man. Advertisement for Taylor Clothes that were sold at the Burr store in Worthington Center. Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical Object Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 2.5" x 8" Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Taylor Clothes Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1910 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Burr family Date Available Date (often a range) that the resource became or will become available. 2025-02-15 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Box 4b Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Paper Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Worthington - Worthington Center Mediator An entity that mediates access to the resource and for whom the resource is intended or useful. In an educational context, a mediator might be a parent, teacher, teaching assistant, or care-giver. db