027: Remarkable Women of Old San Diego
In this episode, we delve into the lives of three remarkable women from early San Diego whose stories offer profound insights into the tumultuous times of California's frontier era. Drawing from the rich narratives preserved in Testimonios: Early California Through the Eyes of Women, 1815-1848 by Rose Marie Beebe and Robert Senkewicz, we explore the diverse paths of Josefa Carrillo de Fitch, Juana Machado de Wrightington, and Apolinaria Lorenzana.
Josefa Carrillo de Fitch, daughter of a soldier and a descendant of early California settlers, embarked on a journey of love and resilience…
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