John Bidwell, known in Spanish as Don Juan Bidwell, was a Californian pioneer, politician, and soldier. Bidwell is known as the founder of the city of Chico, California. Wikipedia
Born: August 5, 1819, Chautauqua County, NY
Died: April 4, 1900 (age 80 years), Chico, CA
Spouse: Annie Bidwell (m. 1868–1900)
Siblings: Alpheus Bidwell, Amzi Bidwell, Thomas Jefferson Bidwell, and more
Party: Prohibition Party
Previous offices: Representative, CA 3rd District (1865–1867) and Member of the California State Senate (1849–1851)