Grave of one of California's first settlers, Charles Weber of Stockton

[@LuckyBaldwin777]

I used to live in Stockton. The caterpillar tractor was invented there by Benjamin Holt. His story is very interesting too, if you ever want to cover it.

[@jbenziggy]

Well I did a whole show on the Stockton Rural Cemetery and talked about Holt at his grave. Check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqmWfaSsjd95aM0

[@LuckyBaldwin777]

@@jbenziggy Thanks for the reply. I'm kinda new here and haven't seen that one yet. I'll remedy that now. Thanks for the link.

[@silviaolmos6908]

I grew up in Stockton and my parents are buried right behind the Weber masoleum. I have loved Stockton's history and it's nice to know a little more details on C.M. Weber. I thoroughly enjoyed this history lesson and look forward to more about some every courageous folks that made their way to and settled in the West. Thank you!

[@stokes2672]

I live close to mod/stk. THANK YOU for covering this Cemetery. There's a lot of death (very tragic) here

[@joekeiser6221]

This is really a good local history lesson. You should have been a history professor. Many thanks for all your efforts.

[@steveflaim2656]

Native Californian here (San Jose) - just learned a lot about Stockton that I never knew! Thanks!!

[@Senor0Droolcup]

What a wonderful way to start my Sunday. Excellent video about my home state once again. You make me a better Californian. Very good job on editing and choice of music. That really makes a video like this work

[@RhettyforHistory]

Interesting to hear about the history of Stockton and Webber. I do like the Mausoleum as well as the story of firing the flag thru the cannon. Also nest to see where Webber lived on the point. Thanks for the history.

[@Oyares5360]

What a nice day to start my Sunday! A nice history lesson on our city. I know that cemetery well; I might go visit Weber on my next visit. You're better than a history teacher on local history. I like the way you narrate and do your research, it's very thorough. Thank you Jeff and Sarah 👏

[@TropicalGardenGuy]

As always… Excellent video Jeff!

[@johnrambo7630]

Terrific video. Interesting Stockton history. A person can walk by those areas today and not realize all of the activities that were happening there a hundred or more years ago.

[@jared1870]

Thanks once again, Jeff. I always love learning something new and in fact and am now going to do a couple of searches inspired by this video.

[@normanjohnson9877]

Thank you Jeff. I really enjoy your very educational videos.

[@MrMonkeyGeorge]

That was such an interesting episode of history hunter. I never knew that about Stockton and I'm so happy they at least saved of the old buildings. Great job Jeff.

[@lindsaymacpherson8782]

Very interesting History on the Webers enjoyed it vey much Thankyou Jeff

[@PMAINTX1]

I grew up in Chico California where John Bidwell settled. I’ve been through Stockton many times but never knew the history of Charles Webber. I really enjoy this channel for these unexpected snippets of American history

[@robertforrest7956]

I currently live in Chico... What a history we have here alone clear through WW2, and continuing today....

[@GloberMom]

Thank for this. I live in Stockton and my husband's family was related to the Weber family and helped to settle the area in 1853 as well. So, this is a special place.

[@Slick2462]

As usual well researched and a great presentation. Thank you!👍

[@jbenziggy]

Appreciate the nice review!

[@janetceniza8091]

It is hard to imagine the courage it took to start a 4 - 6 month adventure in a wagon. If you got sick, more than a cold, you might be left by all the others so they wouldn't catch what you have. Bringing all your possessions along and before the end having to leave them along the trail. Wind storms, wind, indians, if your wagon broke or animals died, you walked. It is an adventure enough to look back from the comfort of your home.

[@thenameskeeks]

I’ve lived in Stockton majority of my life and it’s so interesting to hear the history of such a frowned upon city. I love my city and I appreciate working to help better the Delta at my job!

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks, Kiana. Stockton sure has some unsavory image problems for sure which belie its amazing history. Maybe somebody Stockton (indeed all of California) can clean up its act. The homelessness has become a problem that hasn't been adequately addressed. The same goes for the crime and drugs, which I think are all linked. I truly think there is a spiritual problem at heart.

[@lifewithjosef]

I'm currently living in Stockton, for the second time. Excellent vlog on Weber and the founding of Stockton. There's so much interesting history in the Central Valley, thanks for the extensive but concise telling of our history. Edit: For a few years, the Stockton Ports were called the "Mudville Nine," speaking of Mudville. And the current ballpark is called Banner Island Ballpark, though it isn't an island any more.

[@gerrymaitland9799]

Great story! I've been to Stockton a few times, but I didn't know anything about its history. Thanks for sharing...

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you very much for watching and enjoying our video. I hope you learn something new in it.

[@Angel-tw3ko]

I'm early! Great work, thanks for this history! Keep up the good work!

[@jbenziggy]

You’re welcome! Thank you so much for getting in early!

[@seanpacificrailroad3700]

Wow I love California history thank you so much for your amazing video today 😀😀😀😀

[@schmatta4767]

Another well researched & captivating historical jaunt. Thanks Jeff & Sarah.

[@daveweber5334]

I know my Weber line originated in Germany, to South Carolina, to Tennessee and some went on to California. My Weber line ended up in Washington state because of jobs at the shipyards about 1930 or so. I really do not know enough about that line of family. It is weird, and slightly disturbing, to see your last name on a mausoleum and all those other Webers, who have names of some of my family! Cool to see the street names. And thank you for saying it the way I say it. There’s a Weber State college and they say Weebur, which is probably technically correct but I’ve always hated being called that :-) I’m sure that Charles was probably the German pronunciation of Vaybur being an immigrant. I need to do some genealogy.

[@haroldnelson3734]

Thank you for such an interesting video. The Webers and other of their kind are the backbone of the civilization we all know today. It's good to learn about and remember so that hopefully, fewer of us take it all for granted. Another great historical video!

[@vidguy007]

“The civilization we know today” may not be a good thing Look around

[@haroldnelson3734]

GO AHEAD...RAIN ON EVERYONE'S PARADE!!

[@randybrown6795]

Hey Jeff great video Stockton is a neat looking place that's a great part of history you and Sara go to some awesome places thanks for sharing this video you and Sara are awesome randy from Kentucky keep western Kentucky in your prayers God bless.

[@j1st633]

Stockton buried in Princeton as you mention. I live nearby. Family lawyer, farmer, and signer of the declaration of independence. Have land to Princetion University. Mansion is Morven. Still there.

[@lisaburns2117]

You always teach me more about Stockton than I knew when I lived there. It was lovely to see all the sights. Great video Jeff!

[@jamesminear2336]

I have always been curious about Weber lane and Weber’s Town Mall... had no idea they were connected to the founder of Stockton... Great job as always Jeff!👍👍

[@danvanderveen9929]

Thank you for this episode. As always I enjoy the history you share from the central valley.

[@jbenziggy]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting Dan!

[@HollywoodGraham]

Growing up in the 50's I knew Stockton for two weeks a year when my father took his vacation from lAPD and worked for Santa Fe R.R. as a railroad cop (long story). Old Stockton of today is nothing like those days that's for sure. Thanks for the historical background, I can count on you guys to provide interesting information for us.

[@caroleannseaton9178]

Again thank you Jeff. Sarah was really missed again. Happy Holidays to you and your families.

[@renar3618]

Thank you for another interesting look into the history of my home state of California.

[@ronperez5517]

Great Job ! I love these stories of history. Thank you Jeff

[@ashlyjaques6113]

I love that cemetery! I've done a couple photo shoots there and my father and brother are buried there. Just a gorgeous place, I've walked past Weber's monument with not idea till now. They teach you nothing about this in school and I was in Stockton SD for a good amount of my childhood.

[@j.b.a.124]

Thank you Jeff & Sarah. Awesome video as always.

[@banjonichols3063]

Thank you for sharing.

[@MrMark2024]

Thank you Jeff. I very much enjoy your weekly history lessons. I have learned so much from your videos. It is so bad that I can hardly wait till my next lesson. Lol... Keep up the good work. You and Sarah are wonderful people. Take care and God Bless you both.

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you for the very wonderful comment. It’s heartwarming to know that you look forward to our videos every week. I hope we can keep up the pace. Lol. It is a lot of work but the payoff is knowing that great people like you are not only be entertained but are being educated about our history.

[@tombrown6628]

Very interesting local history. Can’t imagine what made him turn sour and eccentric in his old age. He had certainly been through a lot in his lifetime!

[@jbenziggy]

We can only surmise! He may have had some kind of mental issue. Maybe he was like a lot of folks who think money will make a person happy!

[@brandtlucasbrandt]

Maybe a stroke he kept secret. There are cases of persons personalities flipping after strokes. I remember my neighbor was the generic "get off my lawn" grumpy old man growing up, but after a stroke it was as if a switch went off in his brain. If you never met him before you'd think he was an old Ned Flanders.

[@Corgis175]

Very interesting. I was to Stockton for a horse show with my Appaloosa colt way back when.

[@GamerplayerWT]

Having grown up and lived in Stockton, it was a pretty cool place back then (1960s - 1990). But now, Stockton is not a good place to love (crime being the #1 issue).

[@melindagordonbeck8958]

Again! Superb content Jeff! Thank you for allowing us to vicariously visit home with you each week! We appreciate all you do!!!

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks so much you two! Makes us happy to hear again!

[@melindagordonbeck8958]

@@jbenziggy ♥️

[@kimmartin8760]

I had heard that the only people to made it rich during the gold rush was the store owners.

[@Oaktreemeadow6133]

I’ve lived in stockton my whole life i was born in 1991 !! I love watching videos on stockton please make more ! And maybe you can do some in Lodi California also !

[@soniaperez4526]

1:33 I'm not familiar with America history. But, isn't commodore an italian designation for police officers?

[@danielray1484]

If I remember correctly alot of the "builders" of stockton were ex-confederates. Sam Henry (apartment building on shutter by the courthouse) was from the south. He even designed the house down the road with the oak tree leaning on the porch.

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

Thanks Jeff, I have been to many of those spots but have never heard the history. Central California Watching

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks my friend! Weber led a very interesting life!

[@davec9244]

You have a knack for packing a lot of history in a short video! Stockton is under rated, needs a little PR, to bring her back thank you stay safe

[@imapaine-diaz4451]

My great grandfather raised hogs in Madera county (formerly Fresno county until it was partitioned) and in the fall my grandfather, a teenager at the time, was given the task of herding the hogs' all the way to Stockton for sale and slaughter. they lived on acorns all the way and grandad lived on what game he could shoot and roots & miners lettuce that he could gather. the journey took about three weeks! He was given a percentage of the profits as wages, but he told me he usually blew it all in the fleshpots of Stockton port before having to walk all the way home again. You had to be a tough pioneer to live in California in those days.

[@jbenziggy]

Tough is not the word! You had to have an iron constitution! Thanks for your great story!

[@peterkoulouris8900]

I was born and raised in Stockton. My family was first Greek family to settle here in 1899.

[@tomstephens2689]

Great job. I always wondered about Stockton's history. It is a bit of a gritty town now, but driving through downtown with its old Victorian homes I figured it must of had its heyday. My wife is from Germany, so she enjoyed learning about its history as well. Tom Discovery Bay

[@justaskmeiknow5584]

He would be so saddened if he could so what Stockton has become ...Sad

[@richardgorski23]

Imagine when Commiefornia was a great place to live.

[@lfreitasaol]

Always great videos, I am sure your history lesson about Stockton provides more information than what is being taught in Stockton schools. Stockton seems to always be in the the shadow of neighboring Sacramento so most of us never knew who Weber was and why Stockton is named. My 4x great grandfather was in the US Army in 1849 in California, they may have served together back then. Thank you so much!

[@zadejustin3576]

I was a regular at that cemetery. My grandparents and family members are buried there. Once in a while I will stop by the Captain's crypt and pay my respects.

[@joelhurley2678]

Thank you Jeff for another great history lesson. Where I'm from in Detroit we had a Webber family there with well-known but they spelled it with two B's. They were tied in with Joseph Lowithian Hudson the founder of Hudson's department stores in Detroit. They were his nephews.

[@robertforrest7956]

You really need to come to Chico and cover the Bidwells history, as well as our history through WW2 when we had the Japanese Camp here, and missle silos. Plus the Many movies that have been filmed here!!

[@melissajensen3166]

Very interesting. Thank you Jeff.

[@vonwebber7852]

This one was really enjoyable to watch. Growing up in Modesto and visiting Stockton and Weber's Town Mall, I always said to my dad ( Charles Webber) that they spelled the name wrong. Later I had a co-worker, she was a Weber with one "B". We joked that we were two "B" and she was not two "B" LOL Just never know how history is around you. On that note, Remember last week I was talking about the Lincoln Hwy? We decided to do some research on it where it passes through Wyoming. Thats a close drive for us now. Holy Mackerel, In doing research on the highway, turns out there is a Lincoln Hwy Loop in Colorado. Even more surprising, I runs 1/4 mile from where we live now. Never know what history is around you until you start looking. I see how you got hooked on it.

[@ExpeditionTruthRadio]

Always a fascinating channel! As a history buff I appreciate your research and efforts. Thanks!

[@jbenziggy]

Wonderful to hear! Thank you! History is fascinating!

[@theartisticcrafter9667]

Hi Jeff, really enjoyed your KZbin video of Charles Weber. I was born and raised in Stockton, Ca and cannot tell you how many times I have been to the cemetery, I have several family members buried there. I no longer live in California, but what a treat to see it, maybe someday in the near future maybe you can make a whole day roaming Stockton, and going to cancuns best restaurant in Stockton. Keep up the good work. Thanks for the memories.

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks for sharing! Hey Mary, wasn't there a restaurant along the water front from the side where I was standing? I remember going to one in the early 1980s!

[@theartisticcrafter9667]

@@jbenziggy there was, but it was moved to miner Ave, due to the cinema being built, Cancun's it a very authentic Mexican restaurant, my husband when alive would only go there, it was opened in the mid 1940'S😃

[@banjonichols3063]

I always enjoy watching your channel.

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks Banjo! I’m happy to hear that!

[@bcoldgoalie]

Always interesting figures from history. I grew up around Germans here in Canada,so I can attest them being prickly at times!Lol. Love your content.

[@frankcasey7423]

Awesome job guy’s! This was a really cool look into the history of Stockton, California. Thanks for the history education! Look forward to the next one!! Take care now! Frank from Philadelphia, PA.

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you Frank from Philadelphia. We are glad that you watched and enjoyed this one as well. Hope you’re doing well!

[@frankcasey7423]

@@jbenziggy your very welcome! I always look forward to your videos, I always learn something new and very interesting! I’ve been slacking on Sunday’s a bit because my shift hours at work changed and I’ve been watching your videos a day or two later.

[@lornahardin4563]

Great video and loved the history on Stockton and Charles Weber. We have a Weber Creek going thru Placerville, I don't know the history, but suspect it was named for him.

[@jbenziggy]

Indeed it was because he spent some time to there gold mining! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@raccabird8889]

Awesome new video made my Sunday 😊

[@danielgoss2467]

Another great job Jeff! Another slice of California history I would have never known, Are there any Webers left in Stockton?

[@jbenziggy]

Not that I know of! But possibly!

[@ImperialDecree]

Hey Daniel! There is only Charles Maria Weber IV, but lives in Portland OR

[@greyghostjay]

Another great video. I would love to know how you decide or get the idea of what to research and make a video of. Everyone I've watched is interesting and entertaining. Maybe a video of that?

[@jbenziggy]

For the most part I’ve been history buff for many years and got to know some of the history in my area so I started doing a little more research on those events. Once you start researching things they get more interesting. So I guess you can say my ideas just come with the knowledge that I’ve gained over the years. I also start researching online for communities that I know that I’m going to visit. I’ll think about doing a video like you suggested.

[@heathermay4453]

I really enjoy your videos..you're a great story teller and you have a very pleasant speaking voice. Keep up the good work!

[@skimmer8774]

I would like to go back in time and see the country in those days but when I realize how tough life was I'm glad I'm here now. Thanks for the history lesson 😊

[@jbenziggy]

Yeah we have no idea how tough life was! Most of us would not have coped well! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@davidj5718]

This was a cool episode I never really think about Stockton as such a historic place given its current condition.

[@debbiequinn1513]

Another great video of California’s history. Love this channel!

[@norahs.4718]

Top of the morning to you !

[@breezey64]

Too bad Stockton lost its old charm. It’s gang infested now.

[@jbenziggy]

Yeah it is real bad in many places! It's sad!

[@bleachtea6900]

DO MOUNT SHASTA CITY.

[@jimspohr1212]

I would like to see you do a video on Gilroy California. John Gilroy was the first White settler in California. He married into a rich Spanish family. Keep up the good work.

[@leahreposa4599]

great video guys!

[@randall9118]

Thank you Jeff and Sarah this is the most interesting and informative channel on KZbin I look forward to watching it every Sunday God Bless and take care.

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks very much for watching our videos! We appreciate your devotion!

[@corevette]

Well done! Very interesting. Would you consider doing a segment on the history of boat/shipbuilding in Stockton? That industry was quite instrumental in World War II. Reference to Colberg Boat Works, Stevens Marine, Pollock shipyards. Plus they were several more smaller shipyards.

[@jbenziggy]

Hi, thanks for watching and enjoying the video. I have so many ideas on a list that I will have trouble getting to so I'm not sure about your suggestion. I do appreciate the tip though!

[@DiniAdd0807]

I really enjoyed the story. The early settlers had to have a lot of courage and determination. It’s hard to imagine California being so rough and unpopulated.

[@lauriel5543]

Keep up the good work.

[@peanut_trucker]

Another great one Jeff 👍

[@rodya_malverde]

This cemetery and the rural cemetery just behind it are filled with interesting grave markers and mausoleums. Word of note on the catholic cemetery, don't go too far from your car. It's not in a very good neighborhood and a lot of local homeless and the mentally hill stroll thru as it's close to the local hospital. Otherwise, great places to visit for some local history.

[@JavierVelasquez-ci6tc]

Great history lesson - thank you! Knowing that the City I grew up in and love once belonged to Mexico is somewhat bittersweet. I do however, have a great sense of connection to this land either way. My life's journey began in Mexico, in 1964. My family moved to Stockton in 1971 or there abouts. Stockton has received a lot on negative publicity through the years and for good reason. Personally and unfortunately, I contributed my fair share of the problem in my younger days. Today, in my newfound path and as a person in recovery from that lifestyle, I am on the other side and I've been part of the solution for the last 34 years. I have deep gratitude for being allowed to have a "second chance" to become a productive member of society. After 34 years, I still find great satisfaction from the work I do and contributing to this community in a positive way. My sense of personal responsibility to give back has never left me since day one of my new journey. To me Stockton is still Someplace Special. Thank you, Stockton.

[@WalkwithHistory]

Very cool!!! I have been to Ft Laramie many times. :)

[@bobbauer2287]

This was great Jeff! Well put together informative, great film footage. I learned something this is all new yo me! I will pass this video on via text to my friend in California and couple others all that have intrest in such as me. always try to help a great channel 👍 you hit a home run on this one! Thanks Bob

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you very much, Bob. I really appreciate knowing that my effort paid off and that you appreciate the effort that I took. Thank you

[@arnhaldhalvorsen7223]

Short, cool, informative video. Thanks for posting about Stockton California 👍

[@DestinationsChronicles]

Hmmm, I had always assumed Stockton, being a huge ranching area, was derived from Stock & Town, becoming "Stockton". Silly me. Thanks for the info.

[@Billyboy4209]

What a great video! Always love that town’s history…🤙🏻

[@Smithsgold]

Well done 👍

[@barbarabooth4955]

Very interesting as always you mentioned BIDWEL I Grew up near Chico where he settled

[@frankmarullo228]

ANOTHER good video Jeff, you guys just keep on knocking it out of the park..... Its been a rough day for me today, had to empty my brothers storage unit today , that should explain the delay in watching.. ( sorry my friend ) STOCKTON ,, DIDN'T THE BARKLEYS LIVE THERE ??? LOL THANK YOU Frank from montana...

[@jimmyjames6267]

Slim was Great, watched The Honkers recently on Stars Western Channel

[@jbenziggy]

How was the movie?

[@jimmyjames6267]

Good Rodeo movie, worth watching again!

[@artgarner5708]

Great history well told. Thanks Jeff !

[@stargater2892]

Enjoyed the Stockton trivia. My experience with Stockton is from KZbin storage locker buyers. There apparently is a big flea market. Your vid caught my eye.

[@8177Lr]

California was actually very much settled just not with many whites. Population was huge of natives. Especially Stockton gotta love the delta

[@cwbooks]

He probably was grumpy after a lifetime of people around him in the US constantly mispronouncing his German last name of "VAY-ber" with the Americanized version! 😉

[@Khatoon170]

How are you doing master Jeff mrs Sarah merry Christmas happy new year actually iam new subscriber Arabic lady citizen we are as foreigners subscribers as overseas students enjoy to increase our cultural level improve our English language as well so that I gathered main information about famous figure you mentioned briefly here it’s Charles Weber Stockton born in year 1814 died in 1881 birth name Karl David Weber he was founder of city of Stockton California state he born in Germany he would eventually emigrate in year 1836 to new or leans Louisiana burial San janquin gathoic cemetery San janquin county caption Charles Weber decied to try his hand at gold mining in late 1848 but soon discovered gold needs gold seekers more profitable he found Stockton over 48000 acres through Mexican land in year 1849 providing gold seekers from all over world the Stockton is home of California oldest university iam so sorry to be little long but reading and writing both are great ways to improve our English language as none native speakers best wishes for you your dearest ones stay safe blessed

[@paulmadmanlee5065]

VERY interesting report on Stockton why did the Commodore end up being buried in New Jersey when that crypt looked big enough for him also ha. Great job on the reporting, if you didn't have poster board with all your notes I'm impressed because you must have had all that info in your head and you didn't miss a beat! 🤣