Bill Coate
Barnett knew a lot more than he told
Madera County Historical Society One of George Barnett’s favorite stories had to do with his family and their fighting roosters. Pictured...
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Elmer Cox and Return Roberts saved Madera
Madera County Historical Society The Roberts/Ransom house was demolished in 1957. The two houses sat like majestic displays of the power...
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The president lost his charm
For The Madera Tribune Former U.S. President William McKinley. In 1904, the Ohio Legislature adopted the scarlet carnation as its...
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The Class of 1905 did it first
Madera County Historical Society The MHS class of 1905. From top left, Elsie Edwards and Abram Preciado. Middle, Florence Reid. Bottom,...
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Ripperdan wows History Day judges
Courtesy of Helen Vannucchi Ripperdan History Day displays that will be taken to the state competition in Rocklin. That little country...
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Why Americans forget Millard Fillmore
For The Madera Tribune Former U.S. President Millard Fillmore. Today Millard Fillmore is probably the least known of all the presidents...