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Dr. Robert Semple
In Memory of
President First Constitutional
Convention September 4, 1849.
A member of the Bear Flag Party
June, 1846. One of the founders
of Colusa 1850. Died Oct. 1854.
Marker can be reached from the intersection of Zumwalt Road, and Crawford Road, on the right when ...
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Robert Semple
Robert Semple, chief founder of Benicia, negotiated with General M.G. Vallejo for the land and suggested new city be named after General’s wife, Francisca Benicia, selecting Francisca. Officials of Yerba Buena objected and by ordinance changed that city’s name to ...
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