About David D. Colton
Lived 1832 – 1878 (aged 45–46). David D. Colton was a politician.
General David Douty Colton (July 17, 1831– October 9, 1878) He was given the title "Brigadier-General of Militia" by California Governor John Bigler after successfully defending the county jail against an angry mob of miners.
When the Civil War broke out, General Colton declared himself in favor of the Union.
Legacy
According to the city of Colton's history, "The town of Colton was laid out when the Southern Pacific Railway was constructed through the valley on its way eastward from Los Angeles in 1875. Colton was named for Civil War General David Colton who was also Vice President of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company." Colton never lived in Colton.
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Who was David D. Colton?
politician
When was David D. Colton born?
David D. Colton was born on 17 July 1832 in Monson.
When did David D. Colton die?
David D. Colton died in 1878 in San Francisco.
What was David D. Colton's occupation?
David D. Colton was a politician.
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