John Bidwell (August 5, 1819 – April 4, 1900) was known throughout California and nationally as a pioneer, farmer, soldier, statesman, politician, prohibitionist, and philanthropist. He was active in the Democratic and then Republican parties, and was elected to Congress as a Republican in 1864, serving one term.
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5 August 1819 Chautauqua County, New York
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Died |
4 April 1900 (aged 80) Chico, California
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Zodiac | Leo |
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