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John M. Silcott

 Item — Box: PPB-2
Identifier: p170a

Scope and Contents

Text on photoboard: "Born in Loudon County, Virginia, January 14,1824. Came around Cape Horn to California in 1849. Built the Agency buildings at Lapwai, Idaho, in 1860. Died at Walla Walla, Washington, November 18, 1902, and is buried on his homestead on the banks of the Clearwater River opposite Lewiston, Idaho."

Dates

  • Creation: 1833 - 1960

Extent

From the Item: 4940 Items

Language of Materials

From the Item: English

Repository Details

Part of the Idaho State Archives Photograph Collections Repository

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