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Barth, Solomon, 1842-1928

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1842 - 1928

Biography

Solomon Barth was a native of Prussia; b. 1842; 1855 came to America and drifted from eastern states to Calif.; 1860 came to La Paz on Colorado River, from there to Weaverville, and in 1863, to Granite Creek; engaged in mail contracts and merchandising, the latter business being carried on in New Mexico; 1873 moved to St. Johns; claimed ownership of the Grand Canyon through an Indian grant.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

James W. LeSueur histories

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230305606]
Identifier: MSS SC 801
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of typescripts made by E.M. Reilley from the James W. LeSueur papers, Arizona Pioneer Historical Society Library.



Dates: 1939
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / James W. LeSueur histories

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