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unusual facts about California Men's Colony


California Men's Colony

A spokesman for the prison stated that the move was "part of the routine shuffling of inmates around the state"; however, others said that it was related to pressure from the family of Sharon Tate, recommendations of the state Board of Prison Terms, and the actions of a state senator.


Columbus, Texas

Beason's Crossing became part of Austin's colony in 1822, when the colony was divided into two districts by the Mexican governor José F. Trespalacios.

Contraband

By war's end, the Union had set up 100 contraband camps in the South, and the Roanoke Island Freedmen's Colony (1863–1867) was developed to be a self-sustaining colony.

Gonzales Ranging Company of Mounted Volunteers

The company primarily consisted of family men from Gonzales and DeWitt's Colony, who had gathered when the call for support was issued.

Robertson's Colony

The Law of April 6, 1830 was passed to stem the tide of Anglo immigration, hoping to prevent Texas being annexed by the United States.


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