Mountain Democrat: Placerville

10 May 1890, page 1: Marshall’s monument unveiled – Native Sons of Golden West Placerville Parlor gift gold discovery site land to State

10 May 1890, page 1: MARSHALL poem from unveiling ceremony – eighth phrase, speaks of “arm’d battalions,” this would include U.S. Mormon Battalion

31 May 1913, page 6: El Dorado county bills – Gold Discovery Day to be commemorated by public school system; plan to purchase site of discovery of gold at Coloma

27 Mar 1925, page 11: Enthusiastic meeting – Native Sons, history of Marshall monument, the first historic marker in California

27 Apr 1934, page 1: Gold Discovery date established as Jan. 24th – diary of Mormon Battalion member, Henry W. Bigler clinches the date

27 Apr 1934, page 3: Gold Discovery date established as Jan. 24th – diary of Mormon Battalion member, Henry W. Bigler clinches the date

27 Apr 1934, page 4: Gold Discovery date established as Jan. 24th – diary of Mormon Battalion member, Henry W. Bigler’s clinches the date

30 Apr 1936, page 2: The Marshall monument – designated a part of the State Parks System

20 Aug 1936, page 5: Andy Pierovich rehabilitates Marshall’s monument – Marshall cabin restoration, road added to State system of Highways

2 May 1940, page 2: A golden anniversary (photo) – 50 years since Marshall monument unveiled, history given, photo shows improvements

31 Jul 1941, page 1: M.H. Vaught resigns as advertising manager effective August 1st (photo) – called to missionary service in California, Nevada, Arizona

1 Jun 1944, page 8: Farmers automobile insurance, Mance Vaught; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Mance H. Vaught, Placerville, Branch President

28 Nov 1946, page 3: 12,500 visited Marshall Monument Park at Coloma in year – according to state park commission report

14 Aug 1947, page 1: Sutter Mill depicted in float shown in Centennial Utah – Mance Vaught contacted general authorities about plans for California’s three centennial years

15 Jan 1948, page 9: Mormon Church will build and staff Centennial display – Mormon Battalion pamphlet and numerous relics from county to be housed in log cabin

22 Jan 1948, page 1: 3 Centennial years open Saturday – celebrating anniversaries of California 1848 gold discovery, 1849 gold rush, and 1850 statehood

22 Jan 1948, page 6: 3 Centennial years open Saturday – pageant in Coloma by Hollywood producers with orchestra to be broadcast to the nation by radio, Gregory Peck to narrate

27 Nov 1958, page 5: State park news – Marshall monument and gold discovery site both called Marshall Gold Discovery state park on all books and reports

11 Oct 1962, page 2: Latter day Saint ladies’ group opens new year with style show – Rama Ford, decorations

3 Jan 1963, page 16: Chinese artifacts arrive for Discovery celebration – Chinese Pioneers theme

31 Jan 1963, page 6: Convenience – Pacific Telephone installed pay phone trailer for Gold Discovery day visitors

16 Jan 1964, page 1: Boosters name Indian parade marshal, finalize plans for Gold Discovery day – Indian theme

25 Jun 1964, page 8: Leorin H. Wood – Bishop Duane Ford conducted funeral services for Leorin Hemmert Wood

22 Dec 1964, page 17: Births – FORD, A daughter, Denise, born Dec 3 to Mr and Mrs. Duane Burnham Ford

25 Nov 1965, page 2: Mormon Battalion theme for Gold Discovery celebration (photo) – Duane Ford, committeeman, (right side)

16 Dec 1965, page 6: Gold mining era artifacts returned for Discovery Day (photo) – on loan from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

30 Dec 1965, page 2: Gold Discovery celebration parade marshal named, Battalion to march (photo) – Duane Ford, descendant’s parade member contact

10 Nov 1966, page 10: Donations indicate public support for Pollock Pines directive signs – Duane B. Ford, civil engineer, Bechtel corporation

22 Dec 1966, page 9: Live stage show Saturday at Bel Air theater – Connie, Sharon, and Michele Ford to perform in Christmas stage show

29 Dec 1966, page 7: A backward look, January – more than 120 celebrated 118th anniversary of gold discovery with Mormon Battalion descendants

12 Jan 1967, page 9: Daughters of Utah Pioneers to mark grave – of Mormon Battalion member, Nathan Hawk

6 Jul 1967, page C-1: Roadside park to be built at Mormon Pioneers’ Gravesite – at Tragedy Spring, by DUP

3 Aug 1967, page A-2: heard…over the back fence – SUP organizing Sierra chapter, contact Duane Ford for info

10 Aug 1967, page A-10: Local man to head chapter of Sons of Utah Pioneers (photo) – Duane B. Ford, president

24 Aug 1967, page B-9: Utah pioneers hold charter dinner meeting – Duane Ford, president

31 Aug 1967, page 1: School Daze (photo) – Michelle, Sharon, Connie, Coleen, Denise (grade levels given)

31 Aug 1967, page C-7: Tragedy Springs Park to be dedicated Saturday, 2 p.m. – Daughters of Utah Pioneers

26 Oct 1967, page C-1: Halloween carnival at Schnell school – Duane Ford and Don Herman, spook house

28 Mar 1968, page 24: Schnell PTA elects officers, presents gifts to school – Mrs. Duane Ford, historian

6 Jun 1968, page C-2: Music students to give recital – performers Sharon and Connie Ford, students of Aileen Gardner

13 Jun 1968, page C-2: Christine Dickerson weds William Downer – Mrs. Duane Ford, supplied the house and cutting of the cake

19 Sep 1968, page 1: Portals of the past, part 1 – history of Mormon Battalion and gold discovery by Marshall at Sutter’s Mill in Coloma

26 Sep 1968, page 11: Portals of the past, part 2 – history of Mormon Battalion and gold discovery by Marshall at Sutter’s Mill in Coloma

10 Oct 1968, page 14: Portals of the past, part 3 – history of Mormon Battalion and gold discovery by Marshall at Sutter’s Mill in Coloma

6 Mar 1969, page B-6: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (photo) – Placerville Ward history, begins with Mormon Battalion

10 Jul 1969, page B-3: Our traveling correspondent – roadside Mormon Battalion monument in Gila Bend, Arizona

22 Jan 1970, page 1: Portals of the past – SUP to reconstruct Mormon cabin originally constructed near Sutter’s Mill

7 May 1970, page B-4: SUP hold meeting and picnic – gathering history on activities of Mormon Battalion men

17 Sep 1970, page C-2: Jeepherders and SUP to explore trails – attempt to locate Mormon Battalion road

4 Feb 1971, page B-1: Gold Rush history: USFS road will open up old Mormon Trail – of Mormon Battalion members

15 Jul 1971, page B-4: Historical markers planned – study by ENF, SUP, assemblyman Gene Chappie

6 Jan 1972, page B-4: Mormon boys’ cabin (photo) – reconstructed at Gold Discovery park, Coloma

6 Jan 1972, page C-2: LDS church to honor Mormon Battalion – following regular sacrament service

13 Jan 1972, page B-6: Tragedy Spring (photo) – new two-lane highway over wagon road cut by Mormon pioneers

20 Jan 1972, page B-8: Coloma Gold Discovery Days – Mormon Cabin (photo), dedication Sunday at 1 p.m.

27 Jan 1972, page C-7: Firing of cannon starts Gold Discovery parade with bang – Mormon workers’ cabin (photo), N. Eldon Tanner attended

20 Apr 1972, page B-4: Our traveling correspondent – visited Picacho pass in Arizona, part of Mormon Battalion route

21 Sep 1972, page A-6: Work party will mark historical site Saturday – SUP, AFPC, and assemblyman Chappie’s representative

5 Oct 1972, page A-2: 49er tree marks route of Mormon Battalion travels – AFPC and SUP erect fence around tree, AFPC planning rest/picnic site

28 Dec 1972, page A-10: The year in review – fence erected around 49er tree first step in preserving Mormon Battalion route

7 Mar 1974, page 1: Advise Iron Mountain Road be renamed after Mormons – to be named Mormon Emigrant Trail, at request of SUP, Sierra chapter

9 May 1974, page A-2: Hearings set on renaming and realignment plans – Iron Mountain road name change to Mormon Emigrant Trail

6 Jun 1974, page C-4: Mormons plan colorful ceremony to rename Iron Mountain Road (photo) – Duane Ford, SUP president, third from left

13 Jun 1974, page B-2: Sons of Pioneers review August dedication plans – more than 300 expected to attend national SUP encampment at Squaw Valley for dedication of Mormon Emigrant Trail road

1 Aug 1974, page C-1: Cannon shot to mark dedication of the Mormon-Emigrant Trail – trumpet duet, and “taps” by Duane Ford, bugler, maternal great grandson of Zadock Knapp Judd, member of road blazing group

8 Aug 1974, page A-3: heard…over the back fence – Rhoades Grimshaw flying to Squaw Valley with message of welcome from Governor Ronald Reagan to 150 plus at national SUP convention and dedication

8 Aug 1974, page C-3: Mormon-Emigrant Trail dedication is tomorrow – William “Dub” Walker to represent board of supervisors

15 Aug 1974, page A-2: Mormon soldiers (photo) – dedication of Mormon-Emigrant Trail sponsored by SUP, Sierra chapter

15 Aug 1974, page A-3: heard…over the back fence – SUP, Sierra chapter named outstanding chapter at national encampment

9 Jan 1975, page E-2: 1974 in review: Iron Mountain road name changed to Mormon Emigrant Trail to memorialize Mormon Battalion trek

24 Apr 1975, page A-2: heard…over the back fence – SUP bid to include 49er tree on Mormon Emigrant Trail in book on historic and famous trees of U.S.

12 Aug 1976, page C-10: Mormon troops trekking through California again – more than 150 participants following route of U.S. Mormon Battalion

19 Aug 1976, page C-1: Mormons will honor pioneers – approximately 150, U.S. Mormon Battalion Inc. and National SUP

2 Sep 1976, page A-9: Reminiscing (images) – history of Mormon Island, discovered by Mormon prospectors, some Mormon Battalion

2 Sep 1976, page B-16: Mormons plan musicale at Aerojet, visit to Coloma park and cemetery – musicale by Mormon Battalion Inc.

9 Sep 1976, page C-4: Mormons plan ceremonies in Coloma – US Mormon Battalion on last leg of trek retracing path of forebearers

19 May 1977, page B-7: Mormon solder’s grave gets Mexican War marker – SUP and DUP to place marble headstone from Veterans Administration

5 Jul 1978, page A-3: Family reunion–Sly relates his pioneer ‘jurney’ – James Calvin Sly, Mormon Battalion member

1 Jun 1979, page C-4: Sons of Utah Pioneers plan pilgrimage to Coloma (photo) – annual pilgrimage to Gold Discovery State Park

22 Jun 1979, page C-4: Local man participates in Mormon run – relay to celebrate bill making Mormon Trail a national historic route

13 Jul 1979, page C-4: Historical Museum (photo) – SUP members construct barn exhibit loaned by LDS church to museum

23 Jan 1980, page E-5: 1970 1980 images of a decade – James Calvin Sly descendants reunion in July at Sly Park recreation area

9 Apr 1980, page B-3: Couple to celebrate wedding anniversary – Lela and Mance Vaught 65th anniversary open house hosted by children

20 Jun 1980, page A-2: Heard over the back fence – members of Utah Mormon Youth Symphony visit Gold Discovery Park in Coloma

11 Jul 1980, page C-4: Mormon scouts meet in El Dorado county (photos) – commemorate 150th church founding anniversary

27 Aug 1980, page A-18: Emigrant Trail to be dedicated – 14-foot log bench to be installed on Mormon-Emigrant Trail road

5 Sep 1980, page A-1: Dedication Morman-Emigrant Trail | Reminiscing – 750 to 1,000 people expected to participate

5 Sep 1980, page A-3: Dedication Morman-Emigrant Trail | Reminiscing – 750 to 1,000 people expected to participate

5 Sep 1980, page A-9: Dedication Morman-Emigrant Trail | Reminiscing – 750 to 1,000 people expected to participate

10 Sep 1980, page A-12: Mormon Battalion commemorated (photos) – Mormon-Emigrant Trail dedication

24 Oct 1980, page C-14: Outstanding couple of the year (photo) – Mance and Lela Vaught receive plaque by National SUP

19 Jun 1981, page C-4: Utah pioneers – SUP annual meeting, George Peabody featured speaker

4 Nov 1981, page B-9: Church to produce musical ‘Zion’ – local gold discovery history added by Janice Bennett

28 May 1982, page C-4: God’s country – SUP/DUP U.S. Mormon Battalion remembrance ceremony at two sites

8 Oct 1982: Gold Discovery Park group to hear guest speaker – author of “Mormons and the Discovery of Gold“

19 Jan 1983, page B-1: Annual pilgrimage to monument – Duane B. Ford, SUP member, guest speaker

11 May 1983, page B-7: Special celebration planned – Mormon Battalion members to be honored by GDPA and SUP

24 Apr 1985, page B-1: Mance and Lela Vaught celebrate 65 years together (photos) – Placerville Ward hosts gathering of 250 from near and far

10 Jan 1986, page A-6: Letters to the editor: Post office offers extras – history of local post offices in Mormon Battalion worker-gold discovery period

6 Feb 1987, page A-2: Their future is the past – Coloma volunteers – Gold Discovery Park Association activities – Coloma founded in part by volunteers, men who served in the Mormon Battalion

3 Apr 1987, page A-14: Georgetown LDS Church – announcing new Georgetown Branch chapel – Mormon Battalion members played a large part in area history, their various occupations listed

15 Jul 1988, page A-14: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Sacramento area’s 50,000 Mormons to commemorate Pioneer Day, many at Mormon Center (formerly Aerojet Recreation Center)

30 May 1990, page A-3: Longtime county resident dies – Mance Vaught, 91, died Saturday, May 28, leaves Lela, wife of 70 years

22 Jun 1990, page A-16: Church of Jesus Christ, LDS – Gean, local Mormon artist would like to do a Mormon Battalion sculpture

17 Jan 1991, page A-6: Gold discovery celebration – multiple historical societies commemorate, with SUP guest speaker

21 Jan 1991, page A-6: Gold discovery celebration planned at state park – staged by multiple historical societies with SUP speaker

21 Aug 1991, page A-3: Western trails group looks at past – annual Oregon-California Trails Association (OCTA) convention with Donner Party and Mormon Battalion info

21 Aug 1991, page A-9: Trails – annual Oregon-California Trails Association (OCTA) convention with Donner Party and Mormon Battalion info

10 Jul 1992, page A-4: Diamond Springs – Road to Diamond Springs was forged by Mormon Battalion in 1848

10 Jul 1992, page A-5: Diamond Springs – Road to Diamond Springs was forged by Mormon Battalion in 1848

27 Jan 1993, page B-1: It’s gold! 145 years ago – GDPA and multiple historical societies (includes SUP), host celebration

12 Feb 1993, page A-4: Iron Mountain – history of Iron Mountain, Mormon Emigrant Trail, Iron Mountain Ski Resort

23 Jul 1993, page A-16: Church of Jesus Christ, LDS – Pioneer Day celebration and Mormon Battalion history

27 Jul 1994, page B-1: Special ceremony planned – includes official naming of Melissa Coray Peak

29 Sep 1994, page A-3: Spanish Hill: Still as good as gold – Spanish Hill Historic Mining Complex, Mormon Battalion period

25 Jan 1995, page B-1: Thanks for the memories – Lela and Mance Vaught LDS missionaries always had a place to call home

25 Jan 1995, page B-2: Vaught – Five beautiful church buildings stand as a tribute to their lifelong efforts

29 Jan 1996, page B-3: Gold Discovery Day – sponsored by Marshall Gold Discovery State Park and multiple historical societies, including SUP

29 Jan 1996, page B-4: Gold, continued from B-3 – sponsored by Marshall Gold Discovery State Park and multiple historical societies, including SUP

7 Jun 1996, page A-4: The Bear Flag Revolt – history of California’s bear flag, and Mormon Battalion involvement in conflict between Kearney and Fremont

7 Jun 1996, page A-5: Flag Day – history of California’s bear flag, and Mormon Battalion involvement in conflict between Kearney and Fremont

23 Jan 1997, page A-7: Gold Discovery Day celebrated tomorrow – project of California State Parks and multiple historical societies including SUP

14 Aug 1997, page A-12: Stepping into the past – 425 Mormon teens on a two-day 17-mile trek from Tragedy Springs retracing the steps of the Mormon Battalion

7 Jan 1998, page B-1: At a glance – “More Precious Than Gold” premiere, produced for the sesquicentennial, tells of Mormon Battalion role in gold discovery

12 Jan 1998, page A-3: Camp cook had role in gold discovery – history of Jenny Wimmer, the camp cook at John Sutter’s sawmill in present Coloma

12 Jan 1998, page A-9: Camp cook had role in gold discovery – history of Jenny Wimmer, the camp cook at John Sutter’s sawmill in present Coloma

15 Jan 1998, page A-7: Video highlights Mormon pioneers – more than 300 attended premiere of “More Precious Than Gold,” produced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the Gold Discovery Park Association with proceeds to benefit the state parks

22 Jan 1998, page A-9: Centennial celebration brings movie stars, governor and 50,000 visitors to Coloma – history of centennial celebration, and the sesquicentennial celebration is going to be even bigger event

22 Jan 1998, page A-10: Centennial celebration brings movie stars, governor and 50,000 visitors to Coloma – history of centennial celebration, and the sesquicentennial celebration is going to be even bigger event

22 Jan 1998, page A-11: Centennial celebration brings movie stars, governor and 50,000 visitors to Coloma – history of centennial celebration, and the sesquicentennial celebration is going to be even bigger event

8 Apr 1998, page A-4: My turn: Observations on Coloma’s Sesquicentennial – more than 20,000 people attended the two-day event, the people of California received many gifts, including a new library

8 Apr 1998, page A-6: My turn: Observations on Coloma’s Sesquicentennial – more than 20,000 people attended the two-day event, the people of California received many gifts, including a new library

25 Sep 1998, page B-1: View of the past: ‘California Landmarks’ show portrays history – includes role of Mormon Battalion in gold discovery history, features detailed works of watercolorist Nancy Pratt

25 Sep 1998, page B-9: View of the past: ‘California Landmarks’ show portrays history – includes role of Mormon Battalion in gold discovery history, features detailed works of watercolorist Nancy Pratt

28 Sep 1998, page B-3: Welcome to Gold Country – World Gold Panning Championships are here, it will be bigger than the January Sesquicentennial, and Educational symposium featuring more speakers and authors ever

28 Sep 1998, page B-4: Welcome to Gold Country – World Gold Panning Championships are here, it will be bigger than the January Sesquicentennial, and Educational symposium featuring more speakers and authors ever

11 Dec 1998, page A-15: Mormons built wagon road on Old Spanish Trail – the 49ers owed a lot to the Mormons, whether they were traveling the northern or southern routes to California during the Gold Rush

15 Apr 1999, page A-3: The Carson Emigrant Trail to Tragedy Spring – Mormon Battalion connections with the Carson Emigrant Trail, the Mormon Emigrant Trail, Sly Park, and Tragedy Spring

29 Apr 1999, page 1: Bert Sweeney artifacts coming back – El Dorado County Historical Museum to receive artifacts from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

29 Apr 1999, page 4: Bert Sweeney artifacts coming back – El Dorado County Historical Museum to receive artifacts from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

23 Jun 1999, page 2: Gold Rush artifacts (photo): artifacts have been donated to the El Dorado County Historical Museum by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

19 Jul 1999, page A-12: Henry Bigler’s eye witness account of the gold discovery by Marshall – a Mormon Battalion member, including other accounts

27 Dec 1999, page A-3: Coloma’s Mormon log cabin under repair – Members of local LDS church help rebuild structure – originally replicated by LDS church in 1948 for gold discovery centennial and given to the state, in 1971 given to SUP and rebuilt

17 Jan 2000, page B-3: Gold Discovery Day – David Bigler to speak on “Mormans and the Gold Rush”

5 May 2000, page A-5: Coloma and vicinity, part 1: James Marshall and Sutter’s Mill – Gold Discovery Day history

12 May 2000, page A-5: Coloma vicinity, part 2: Marshall’s gold strike – Gold Discovery Day history

12 May 2000, page A-6: Coloma vicinity, part 2: Marshall’s gold strike – Gold Discovery Day history

2 June 2000, page B-2: Annual Coloma Fest – second annual festival, Mormon Cabin is included feature

26 July 2002, page B-7: Historians to lead trail talk – Carson Pass guidebook author offers slide program

10 July 2003, page B-3: Upcoming SUV trip retraces Mormon Pioneers’ trek through the Sierra Nevada in 1848

5 December 2003, page A-1: Mural dedication tomorrow – Pollock Pines mural includes Mormon Emigrant Trail panel

5 December 2003, page A-8: Mural dedication tomorrow – Pollock Pines mural includes Mormon Emigrant Trail panel

16 Jan 2004, page B-5: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Mormon Battalion living history encampment at Gold Discovery Days

21 Jan 2005, page B-1: Flecks of gold reflect history – Gold Discovery Day “Tour Through Time” includes Mormon Cabin presentations

21 Jan 2005, page B-4: Flecks of gold reflect history – Gold Discovery Day “Tour Through Time” includes Mormon Cabin presentations

10 Feb 2014, page B2: New Native Daughters Parlor instituted in Coloma – Sutter’s Mill reconstruction Ground breaking part of festivities

23 Jan 2015, page B1: Reliving our golden history – see new replica of Sutter’s Mill

23 Jan 2015, page B7: Reliving our golden history – see new replica of Sutter’s Mill

2 Feb 2015, page B3: Day of discovery (photo) – Mormon Bettalion re-enactor greets visitors