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Genealogy
Jamboree

October

12
Saturday
2:45PM - 3:45PM

The Ship Brooklyn and the Settling of San Francisco Bay

Presenter: Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, AG®, FOGS


In July 1846, the ship Brooklyn arrived after sailing 24,000 miles over a period of six months from the port of New York City. They had endured shunning, financial losses, and physical hardships. Though the goal was to eventually migrate to Salt Lake City, the passengers on this voyage were among the first farmers, educators, builders, legislators, and newspaper publishers to arrive in California.

Level:
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Topic:
General Research Techniques, Western America