From the Catholic , continue around on Church St. to entrances on left. Mike Tovey(1842-1893) Distinguished Wells Fargo shotgun messenger and rider. Was shot and killed by a robber who attempted to hold up the stage on which he was traveling as guard. James T. Farley(1826-1886) Gifted orator and politician. State Assemblyman, State Senator 1869-1876, U.S. Senator 1878. Anthony Caminetti (1854-1923) State Senator 1880's, U.S. Senator 1890's. . | |
Introduced the bill making California's Admission Day, September 9th, a state holiday. Secured for Amador County the Preston School of Industry in Ione. Hiram Craig Meek(1788-1881) Native of Virginia. Major in the War of 1812. Thought to be the only man buried in California who personally knew George Washington |