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The Legend of Chief Solano

By Damian Bacich

“He was of gigantic stature, standing six feet seven inches–without his stockings, for he had none. And he was large all over in proportion, with the strength of several men. His name by baptism was Francisco Solano, and by that name he was best known.” – Platon Vallejo

Filed Under: California Indians, Hispanic Heritage, Native Americans Tagged With: California Indians (Standard 1), Gen. Mariano G. Vallejo, Mission San Francisco Solano, Patwin, Sonoma, Suisun

Native Americans of the California Missions: Territories, Affiliations and Descendants

By Damian Bacich

California Indians: Mission-Affiliated Groups

Native American Tribes of the California Missions

Filed Under: California Indians, Indians featured Tagged With: Acjachemem, Barbareño, California Indians (Standard 1), Canalino, Chumash, Costanoan, Diegueño, Esselen, Fernandeño, Gabrielino, Ipai, Juaneño, Kumeyaay, Luiseño, Miwok, Mutsun, Obispeño, Ohlone, Patwin, Purisimeño, Quechnajuichom, Rumsen, Salinan, Suisunes, Tataviem, Tipai, Tongva, Ventureño, Wappo, Wintu, Yneseño, Yokuts

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