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Antonio M. De LaGuerra 1825 – ‘81
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By Syd Whittle, February 20, 2009 | |
| | | 1. Antonio M. De LaGuerra 1825 – ‘81 Marker | | |
Inscription. This tablet dedicated to his memory. He was State Senator 1852-1853; Mayor of Santa Barbara, Captain of California Volunteers serving in Arizona during the Civil War 1861-1865. He was a loyal member of the Ancient and Honorable Order of E. Clampus Vitus.
Erected 1963 by The Yerba Buena Chapter Number One, E. Clampus Vitus, October 8, 1963.
Marker series. This marker is included in the E Clampus Vitus, and the Markers with Artwork marker series.
Location. 38° 3.008′ N, 122° 9.54′ W. Marker is in Benicia, California, in Solano County. Click for map. Marker is located at the flag pole on the grounds of the Benicia Capitol State Historic Park. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 West G Street, Benicia CA 94510, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Founders of Benicia (here, next to this marker); Robert Semple (here, next to this marker); Old State Capitol (here, next to this marker); Fischer-Hanlon House (a few steps from this marker); The Bohn Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Paul's Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Masonic Hall Built in California (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1854 – Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church – 1954 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Benicia. | | | | 
By Syd Whittle, February 20, 2009 | |
| | | 2. Antonio M. De LaGuerra 1825 – ‘81 Marker is the Second From the Left | | |
Also see . . . 1st Battalion Of Native Cavalry, California Volunteers. Recruitment of vaqueros from the vast ranches in the southern part of the state-the so-called "cow counties"-did not begin until early 1864. A drought had devastated many of the old ranches in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties and even the prominent de la Guerra family was forced to sell much of its vast holdings. Newly unemployed ranch hands from the area formed the core of Company C, recruited by Capt. Antonio Maria de la Guerra. State Senator Ramon J. Hill, a secessionist elected from San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, lamented the choice of de la Guerra, pointing out that he "does not even write fluently in his own language, knows not one word of English, knows not what figures are-but is an experienced horseman." Still, even Hill later admitted that "the men will not be kept together for any other captain." (Submitted on February 22, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.)
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By Syd Whittle, February 20, 2009 | |
| | | 3. Close-Up of Artwork on Marker | | |
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By Syd Whittle, February 20, 2009 | |
| | | 4. Close-Up of Artwork on Marker | | |
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circa 1864 | |
| | | 5. Capt. Antonio Maria de la Guerra | Baptized name: Antonio Maria de Alta Gracia Francisco Remigio de la Guerra.
10-02-1825 Mission Santa Barbara, Alta CA to 11-28-1881 Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA.
Capt. 1st Battalion Native California Calvary, Co. C from Santa Barbara. All volunteer unit.
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By Alex Grzywacki, Jr. Commander SUVCW, project researcher locating Company C veterans, circa 2007 | |
| | | 6. Capt. Antonio Maria de la Guerra Memorial Stone | | Location: Cieneguitas Catholic Cemetery, [Old La Patera District of Santa Barbara], Hope Street, Santa Barbara, CA. | | |
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By Alex Grzywacki, Jr. Commander SUVCW, project researcher locating Company C veterans, 2007 | |
| | | 7. Capt. Antonio Maria de la Guerra Memorial at Cieneguitas Cemetery | | Some of the veterans of 1st Battalion Native California Cavalry were buried at this site. No records have been found regarding the location of each person buried here, including the veterans, just dates of death and the cemetery at the time of death. Many people were involved in salvaging the cemetery and lots of hard work went into clearing a good portion of it. Especially the Sons of Union Volunteers of the Civil War [SUVCW Camp #28 William T. Sherman] of Santa Barbara. | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on February 22, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. This page has been viewed 795 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. Submitted on February 22, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. 5, 6, 7. Submitted on April 1, 2009, by Terry W. Chaffee of Carlsbad, California. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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