Author Archives: The Editor

Our New 2016-18 Council

Posted on August 16, 2016 by The Editor

Message from Governor Scarlett Stahl: First California Company’s 2016-18 Council met July 16, 2016 at immediate past Governor Donna Derrick’s home in San Diego. The new Council includes Governor Scarlett Stahl; Lt. Governor Julie Plemmons; Treasurer David Grinnell; Historian Jim … Continue reading →

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New Member Lucas Lapp 

Posted on July 21, 2016 by The Editor

By Jim Shepherd He really is not that new, he has been a member of Jamestowne for about a year, a member of the Company since May of this year; you just have not met him. He is by far … Continue reading →

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We Exhibited at the Southern California Genealogical Jamboree

Posted on June 7, 2016 by The Editor

By Scarlett Stahl Once again, First California Company participated in the Southern California Genealogical Jamboree, one of the premier national events of its kind, which is put on annually by the Southern California Genealogical Society. The 2016 Jamboree was held June … Continue reading →

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We Held Our 2016 Annual Meeting and Council Elections

Posted on May 25, 2016 by The Editor

We met May 21, 2016 at the Officers’ Club at Miramar Marine Corps Air Station, San Diego for a joint meeting with the Mayflower Descendants of San Diego. Our program was a presentation of a history of the flags of … Continue reading →

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A Visit to St. George’s Church, Gravesend, England

Posted on May 13, 2016 by The Editor

By Scarlett Stahl As the First California Company’s  historian, I emailed the Reverend Canon Chris Stone, Rector of Gravesend in England to arrange a visit to St. George’s Church, where my 10th great grandmother, Pocahontas is buried. Reverend Chris graciously agreed … Continue reading →

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Our 2016 Annual Meeting will be May 21 in San Diego

Posted on March 20, 2016 by The Editor

We will hold a joint meeting of First California Company, Jamestowne Society and the San Diego Colony Mayflower Descendants at 11 AM on Saturday, May 21, 2016 to be followed by our Annual Meeting and Council elections. It will be held at the … Continue reading →

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Our Winter Meeting Will be in Pasadena on February 27

Posted on January 11, 2016 by The Editor

Our 2016 winter meeting and luncheon will be held Saturday February 27, 2016 at 12 noon for all members, prospective applicants and friends at Brookside Golf Club’s Rose Room, 1133 Rosemont Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103. Guests are always welcome. Deborah … Continue reading →

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John Smith’s Remembrance of an Unexpectedly Merry Christmas

Posted on January 5, 2016 by The Editor

The Little Ice Age made early 17th century winters very difficult in England, but especially in Virginia. Unlike our days of rain, and chill, the Thames and James would freeze over in those days, so this reprinted account of Remembering Capt. John Smith’s … Continue reading →

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Increasing Opposition to Proposed James River Transmission Line Project

Posted on December 16, 2015 by The Editor

The Virginia Gazette reports that two federal agencies have increased their concerns about Dominion Power’s proposed transmission line project in the James River. A letter from the head of the National Park Service to the Commanding General of the Corps of Engineers urges … Continue reading →

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Our Fall Meeting was Held November 21

Posted on December 11, 2015 by The Editor

We held our 2015 fall meeting on Saturday, November 21 in Anaheim. Governor Donna Derrick presided as 28 members and guests attended and heard Dr. Mark Hanna, Associate Professor of History at University of California, San Diego discuss early colonial maritime history. … Continue reading →

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Announcing Another New Member, but Long-Time Friend

Posted on November 18, 2015 by The Editor

Martha “Marty” Cleveland Sommercamp, a long-time Friend of First California Company, recently was enrolled as both a member of the Society and our Company. Her ancestor is Reverend Robert Braswell. She submitted this profile for us: I grew up in … Continue reading →

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Updating our November 21 Fall Meeting

Posted on October 24, 2015 by The Editor

We have relocated our Saturday, November 21 fall meeting to JT Schmid’s Restaurant and Brewery at 2610 East Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806 at noon. We will have an interesting program: We will be honored by hosting Dr. Mark G. Hanna, Associate … Continue reading →

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