Bill Coate
Tragedy chased Robert Todd Lincoln
For The Madera Tribune An artist’s drawing of former U.S. President James A. Garfield and Robert Todd Lincoln. Robert Todd Lincoln lived...
Bill Coate
Summertime was no picnic in Madera
Madera County Historical Society Dr Dow Ransom, circa 1940, sitting beside his swimming pool at his home at 301 North C street in...
Bill Coate
In search of the Minturn Scholars
Madera County Historical Society The Minturn Scholars are shown here in this 1985 Tribune photo taken at Howard School. It has been 33...
Bill Coate
Doc Ransom’s Turning key
Madera County Historical Society Dr Dow Ransom Jr. I held his thoughts and emotions in my hands. I looked at the ink stained pages on...
Bill Coate
How fate halted a presidential assassination
Wikimedia Commons Former U.S. President Andrew Jackson. President Andrew Jackson was a bare-knuckled brawler in more ways than one. He...
Bill Coate
Dr. Dow Ransom’s heritage and legacy
Madera County Historical Society Dr. Dow Ransom Sr. standing in front of his home at 301 North C Street. One of Madera’s most productive...