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John Bidwell (August 5, 1819 – April 4, 1900), known in Spanish as Don Juan Bidwell, was an American pioneer, politician, and soldier. Bidwell is known as the founder of the city of Chico, California .
John Bidwell (born Aug. 5, 1819, Chautauqua County, N.Y., U.S.—died April 4, 1900, near Sacramento, Calif.) was a California civic and political leader who ran unsuccessfully for U.S. president in 1892 as the candidate of the Prohibition Party.
John Bidwell was a pioneer, agriculturist, and politician in California. He participated in the Bear Flag Revolt, the Mexican War, and the Civil War, and ran for president in 1892.
Apr 8, 2010 · Learn about the life and legacy of John Bidwell, a key figure in California history who found gold, participated in the Bear Flag Revolt, and founded Chico. See photos and historical marker of his mansion and grave site.
A book reprinting memoirs of two pioneers who traveled to California in 1841 and 1850. Bidwell and Steele describe their overland journeys, gold discoveries, and encounters with Native Americans and Hispanics.
John Bidwell was a political and civic leader in California history. He founded the city of Chico, California, in 1860 and served in the state senate. He was also a leading…
Aug 30, 2016 · Part 1 of an five-part 1980 interpretive film & video project on John Bidwell. Converted to digital last surviving UMAX copy. Reformatted to 720 from 480.
