Walter Colton

Chaplain, Author

1797 – 1851

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Who was Walter Colton?

Rev. Walter Colton was a Chaplain for the United States Navy, the Alcalde of Monterey, and the author of Three Years in California and Deck and Port. He was also co-publisher of California's first newspaper, The Californian.

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Born
May 9, 1797
Rutland County
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Education
  • Yale University
  • Andover Newton Theological School
  • Andover Theological Seminary
Died
1851

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on July 23, 2013

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