Tragedies of California's 1856 Marsh Mansion

[@robroiboi]

Being born, raised and educated all of my 77 years in California, it never fails for me to learn something new about my home state thanks to Jeff and Sarah's history channel

[@roddiemc91]

Dodd - Do you think it's time for a revolution??

[@tamaracamp3418]

Me too. I a native No CA resident of 61 yrs. I've drove by this mansion but had no idea of it's history. This was interesting.

[@leslieschott754]

Exactly! I’m also native born Californian, lived in San Francisco and out on the SF Peninsula. I’d heard the Marsh name, was familiar with Indian AND Mexican raiders in part of our families history in the early to mid 1800’s. I did not know the story of Mr. Marsh and his family…..thank you. Oh, family history on my mother’s side; ranches in foothills Northeast of Merced, CA. , sometimes raided.

[@harrisonmantooth3647]

Good morning Sarah and Jeff. WOW! Another great video with so much important information. I lived in Richmond CA for 20 years. My wife and sisters used to go to Brentwood every summer to purchase fruit and vegetables to Can. I used to go through Brentwood to get to the Delta for Catfishing. We had friends that lived in Pinole, Crockett and Orinda. My late mother-in-law had a cousin that lived in Martinez. All of the above said because all the time that we were in that area, this is the very first time I've heard this story about Dr. Marsh. Fascinating, I lived in an area that was ripe/rich in history and never knew it. Thanks again Jeff and Sarah. You two make my day with every upload about the History of our area.

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks! Yeah, it's crazy how history is forgotten and neglected to be told to future generations. Marsh may have been a mean scoundrel but he was interesting and played a very significant role in the settlement and statehood of California! We appreciate your enjoyment of this history as we presented it!

[@harrisonmantooth3647]

@@jbenziggy I agree with what you said. It's been too many years since I sat in my California History class. I don't remember hearing about Dr. Marsh but, like I said, too many years have passed. I appreciate your and Sarah's hard work. From Ceres, CA. Stan

[@shelliebrowning960]

Thank you for all the time and effort you put into your videos. That mansion must have really been something in its grander years. I know you travel around California alot. I don't know if you have been in Dutch Flat ,California, but there is a old Hotel there it was built back in the 1800 you might be interested in. Dutch Flat is a small , old Gold Mining town up Highway 80 past Gold Run about Four miles. I grew up

[@tangie777uk]

Another fantastic video, so very interesting but very sad. Thank you Jeff and Sarah

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks as always! We appreciate your appreciation of our videos!

[@pamelakern2849]

A very interesting story . I love hearing stories of the California area . It is amazing that someone could just call themselves a doctor and practice medicine. 😲 Another great video 👍

[@jbenziggy]

That is awesome, Pamela! Hearing that encourages us amid some of the detractors. We appreciate you giving us this comment!

[@robertforrest7956]

Yes, BIDWELL'S!! It's amazing how Much land they all had back then....and native people were pushed aside. I lived in Klamath and got to know many of the natives of the area. Later we lived in Requa, my uncle was born there in 1900 and his family was one of the first to settle there, the Fehely family. His wife, my aunt Elizabeth, also taught Reagan in a one room school house. They passed in the late 60s. Thanks for the continuing history lesson. 😁👍👍🦃

[@jimbobbumgarner7909]

I also grew up in Klamath from the mid fifties through the 70's. Had many Yurok friends. Studied the history of Del Norte County.

[@jeanfish7]

@@jimbobbumgarner7909 Weed was my hometown, both my brothers graduated from Chico, I, the rebel went to Humboldt University!:)

[@helenpomerleau6455]

Bidwell was responsible for annihilating the Yahi tribe (Ishi)

[@gregwilliams386]

The Errol Flynn "Robin Hood", was filmed at Bidwell Park in Chico. My grandfather worked for the local butcher who supplied the meat for the movie.

[@ralphpatrick3071]

Thanks for the history! I lived in neighboring Pleasant Hill and passed that monument many times..

[@carolynpurser7469]

Another fascinating piece of California history.

[@fridgeratorsam4042]

Most of your videos are the perfect length to enjoy during a meal, as I did this morning. Always enjoyable. Bowers Mansion in Washoe Valley would be an interesting topic.

[@bartgoins1782]

Thanks, Jeff and Sarah, for another interesting history lesson.

[@arnoldprewitt7914]

Very enjoyable as usual you all never let us down. Thank you

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks Arnold! Wouldn’t want to let you down!

[@karlfonner7589]

The marsh mansion once had a beautiful marble staircase-somehow it was stolen. I heard John marsh once overcharged a woman an excessive amount for his doctors fees,So the woman overcharged him for the washing of his laundry and his shirts

[@jbenziggy]

Good for that woman! What a cool story. Had I known that information I would have included it!

[@Toltecgrl]

😂 thanks for sharing that! Good for her. Don’t mess with her lol

[@bossladys6461]

Glad to see you posting again always look forward to your vlogs

[@jbenziggy]

We appreciate you watching. We actually only skipped a few days recently but made up for it with a second video days later. We’re in track to continue doing one video a week but would like to do more if it weren’t for having full time jobs on top of it all. LOL. They pay the bills though!

[@bossladys6461]

@@jbenziggy have you tried patreon Bc I know I would donate maybe that would help out with the bills

[@Sandra-cm1du]

Thank you for all your history videos. Very interesting.

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you like them!

[@christine2220]

I love your attention to all the details. Thank you

[@MrMonkeyGeorge]

Great episode Jeff and Sarah. I'm surprised that fence stopped Sarah because she's such a history hunter outlaw LOL. I love stopping and checking out those historical markers since they give you a glimpse of our history. I found one east of oakdale that was a failed stagecoach robbery where a woman was shot in the face with a shotgun and the bandit ran off empty handed and was never caught.

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks, friend! We didn't see you this weekend. Now you have me curios about the failed robbery. I have near heard of such a crime in that area! Do you have any additional info?

[@HistoryHunterSarah]

Outlaw 😆 I thought about hoping the fence but the drone saved me from getting into trouble. 🙂

[@MrMonkeyGeorge]

@@jbenziggy I sent you an email of an article about that marker. I was wrong about the location because it's been so long since I've seen it. I also sent you something of a church built in 1859. I hope that helps.

[@MrMonkeyGeorge]

@@HistoryHunterSarah 🤣 I was wondering who this bean mcjean person was and then I saw you're skydiving video. You really don't have any fear do you? You must give Jeff heart palpitations all the time LOL.

[@Billyboy4209]

Awesome video! I’m always amazed with the amount of information you find. I could only imagine how much legwork it takes...

[@jbenziggy]

Just a lot of time online since the local library reference room is closed! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@dannasilva9079]

Wow! Amazing episode. I had no idea about Dr Marsh and Marsh Mansion. Well done!

[@chrisbromham2334]

Jeff you should be on main stream TV as a narrator on documentaries you're really good and informative

[@LeslieKlinger]

My family farmed in that area since 1917. We hunted for mushrooms and other wild foliage along Marsh Creek and one family farm bordered Marsh Creek Road. It is nice to see local stuff get some attention!

[@MEITYME2]

Wow, so interesting. You are so good at telling stories.❤

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you so much!

[@Ziggyaig]

Another great video from you two!! Very interesting story. Really good drone footage as well!! Thanks for an awesome story!!

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks so much for being so supportive! We can always count on you!!! Glad you liked this one!

[@mollymercado3571]

I love your Chanel educational I love history thank you so much ❤️ from northern California ❤️

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@mollymercado3571]

@@jbenziggy my pleasure 👍

[@aulii11]

Wow, another great episode - thanks for what you do!

[@jbenziggy]

Wonderful! It is us who need to thank you very much for watching!

[@TropicalGardenGuy]

Excellent video...Thanks!

[@jbenziggy]

Awesome Jeff! Glad you found it interesting!

[@allanhugo9213]

I'm glad you cover these stories. It enriches my knowledge of my home state. Thank you and keep going!

[@rodneygilliland2970]

very good thank you for all your details

[@jbenziggy]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching, Rodney!

[@leahreposa4599]

I don't like to pick favorites.... but, this episode was excellent!

[@markgeyer3591]

Great video,as Always!,

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks Mark! Happy to hear you liked it!

[@royston8044]

Thanks for a great video.

[@jbenziggy]

Absolutely! Thank you!

[@panther7603]

Wow! You two on on a roll. Two videos in one day! Thanks again. Keep on keeping on.

[@dBREZ]

Very interesting Thank you for posting this.

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks very much!

[@richarddavenport31]

VERY INTERESTING HISTORY. THANK YOU FOR THE DETAILS THAT MAKE IT EVEN MORE INTERESTING!!!!! HISTORY IS EVERLASTING, AND YOU MAKE IT SO THAT WE CAN "TOUCH" IT AND FEEL IT!!!!

[@HaydenMZ79]

I’ve lived in the area all my life and a couple towns over for the past decade and had no idea about this story! Thank you for this video.

[@SpielxMitxMir]

Same! 27years in Danville/Alamo and I'm just finding out there's a haunted mansion in my own backyard. So crazy

[@nananaannncy404]

I live a couple of towns over from Martinez and have stopped by the monument. Until now I didn't know the whole story and plan to revisit it soon. Thank you for this bit of history not far from where I live.

[@lindalucas3757]

Thank you for sharing

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

Another excellent HH episode. So good we watch it twice.

[@jbenziggy]

Wow, twice? Thanks so much! I actually enjoyed how this one turned out despite the very sad and tragic outcome for all the parties involved.

[@peterwhitman5575]

Wow another Great vlog, and always interesting, and informative. Kudos to the both of you and the contestants that you always deliver. 😎😎

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks very much Peter!!! Glad you liked it! It’s doing well in the first hours!!!

[@robertphillips6296]

Thank You for posting.

[@johnputt6029]

Another great video. I pass by the Marsh Mansion going to work and always wondered what that strange building is. Thanks!

[@jbenziggy]

Such bad things happened on that property!

[@maryrichards8086]

Thank you Jeff and Sarah for another interesting video. Always happy when we see you have posted a new video. 🙂

[@renofredrenofred4913]

Another good Video Story for us to enjoy. Thanks a bunch Jeff & Sarah! Have a good day and keep'em coming! Your work is very much appreciated.

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you very much!

[@frankcasey7423]

Loved this story, but such a sad and tragic ending. I just finished watching all of your videos last night and can’t wait for some more! You guys do a great job, thank you! Oh and hope you have another live stream again soon, now that I have my bell notification on and won’t miss it this time! P.S. just a couple ideas for another episode, maybe one on the great earthquake of 1906 near San Francisco I believe? Or the St. Francis dam break? Take care! Frank from Philadelphia, PA.

[@jbenziggy]

We very much appreciate your comments and watching! We will try to livestream soon. Life has been busy. We have had a number of people suggest the St. Francis Dam as an episode. Thanks again Frank!!!

[@frankcasey7423]

Your very welcome!

[@vicki9929]

Excellent video!

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you very much!

[@tdc1012]

I grew up in Fairfield, California and I had never heard this story. I have heard of Webber because I lived in Stockton for a while. Thanks for this piece of history. Awesome video.

[@lancejohnson9967]

I don't understand why the people wouldn't let you film their! It's a great way to keep the place in the public eye and maybe they would get the money to fix it up! Great job with the storyline and the history of it!!! Thank you...

[@gregwilliams386]

Just go to the Historical Society in Knightsen and ask for the key, they have access or know someone who does.

[@bethloguekellerwilliamsrea1529]

Wow just got to this video. I lived in Antioch as a high school student. We spent time out on Marsh Creek Road at night all the time. I never knew anything about this house or story. Thank you for sharing as usual I very much enjoyed your coverage

[@larrymiller8210]

Most excellent! Love your history as I would have never known. Keep up your great work, I always look forward to it. Larry Miller San Diego Ca. Retired

[@jbenziggy]

That is awesome, Larry! Hearing that encourages us amid some of the detractors. We appreciate you giving us this comment!

[@markdraskovics1962]

Hey, Jeff & Sarah How are you guys doing hope all is going well with you and the families the video was very interesting a short one but still a good one your videos always take my mind off to a different place and time for a while and that helps with the long days of boredom so Thanks again for the great videos MARK D

[@marciachauvin3890]

Your intrepid travels bring us exciting history.

[@joemacinnis1972]

Fascinating, keep up the great work

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks very much Joe!

[@cwb0051]

This was Fascinating, I Loved It, Great Work..

[@jbenziggy]

Wonderful to hear! Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dianaott2662]

Thank you for sharing. I did not know anything about him. Love all your videos! 👍🙋‍♀️🇺🇸

[@petemoss1951]

As always you have brought forgotten history live! Great work J and S.

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it, Pete!

[@melissajensen3166]

Very interesting story. Thanks Jeff.

[@1372eatapeach]

Interesting story ! Love the old west stories......interesting to hear how those early settlers lived and died. A whole different time back then.

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

They mostly worked with what they had on hand. No Home Depot back then.

[@speedspeed121]

Come visit the west. I live in an old gold mining town, where they left the old structures (as opposed to Anaheim that tore everything down.). The history in my area is amazing.

[@tinahachey454]

So interesting I really enjoyed listening to this I do love history thank you ❤️

[@Smithsgold]

Great work !!!!!! detecting that hill would be pretty cool but those powerlines would make it very frustrating !!!

[@davidmartin1051]

Thank you for the look into our local history.

[@AmiJurgl]

Absolutely enthralling. Great production Jeff! John Marsh lived in a brutal, lawless time. One had to be ruthless to survive.. that might excuse Dr. Marsh's character to a certain degree..

[@RoseofSharon3]

I enjoyed your video. It was very interesting.

[@joeybarra1043]

Great video

[@jbenziggy]

Glad to hear! Thanks!!!

[@samsonkjoseph6087]

Thank you my beloved friends, South Africa.

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

Are the farms and ranches there experiencing the serious crime wave the news media is reporting out here?

[@samsonkjoseph6087]

@@Dive-Bar-Casanova Hi Dave, yes, the corrupt ruling party government ANC, and its secondary EFF, are sponsoring vast number of rape, murder, looting, burning, land seizure, destruction, etc. Thank you for enquiring thereof, add me on Facebook so i can suggest you to the relevant groups which reports such atrocities. The depraved president personally in 1993 mentioned that he will carry out such evils against us non blacks and constantly denies and lies to President Trump, UN, etc, when asked thereof.

[@jennysjourney02]

Very interesting! Thanks for sharing and all of the work you put into the video.

[@lindsaymacpherson8782]

Thankyou Jeff and Sarah for another amazing History lesson on this amazing property So much history sitting there but a sad history. Love the amount of time you must of spent researching all this information and i thank you for sharing it with us

[@author.jessica.kemery]

Great video. Really enjoyed this story.

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks Jess! We appreciate it!!!

[@bobdeckwa]

Really like your history videos.

[@jbenziggy]

That is awesome, Bob! Hearing that encourages us amid some of the detractors. We appreciate you giving us this comment!

[@CharlieB.-]

Very interesting. Great video

[@pierosjourneys]

Thanks Jeff & Sarah for another episode of History Hunters. Btw since you were in the area I hope you made it into the legendary John Muir's house at Martinez and tell us more about it.

[@jbenziggy]

We plan to visit there when the covid restrictions open the house again!

[@pierosjourneys]

@@jbenziggy Of course. Greetings from Cinci, Ohio

[@bladerunner752]

Born and raised in Antioch California left in 1997 never saw this place. I had heard of it. Interesting video. Thanks for sharing. My elementary school was Marsh Elementary school. There was a Kimball elementary school as well.

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it!

[@foxmulder4269]

Sooo intriguing !! Thanks, blessings !

[@michaelgmoore5708]

Hope we have a horse for Sarah on that ranch. I had four horses in 1964 and 1965. They took a lot caring for and I wished I could have had some help from someone like Sarah!

[@twstf8905]

Awesome 👍 Very well done, man.

[@chriswekelo851]

I live in Southern California and have been thinking of visiting the Marsh Mansion, so thank you for posting this video! I've lived in Southern California for a few years, but am from Massachusetts, and attended High Scool in Dr. Marsh's home town of Danvers, Massachusetts.

[@aaronandrews3059]

You're right in my back yard. Never knew the story about March Creek Road. Brentwood is still a pretty rough place to live.

[@jaellenwarren1895]

@Phil M that’s in Southern California.

How is brentwood rough? Kinda a sleepy bedroom community

[@philcox3671]

That was interesting, what a sad way to go. It's really pretty out there the house is in a nice spot, thanks Jeff and Sarah for a outstanding video of history God bless and stay safe..

[@royramey5659]

Seems like a bad spot to me, on the San Andraus fault.

[@TheEarnit3]

Your vids spark my interest, causing me to open up google earth so I can see the layout of the land. Appreciate the adventures!

[@jbenziggy]

That is awesome! Hearing that encourages us amid some of the detractors. We appreciate you giving us this comment!

[@aulii11]

@@jbenziggy What detractors? I can't imagine anyone finding fault with your videos, and if they do, why do they watch?

[@robertastanger9983]

Very intersting and fascinating.

[@Daniel-gi3jo]

Wonderful history.

[@raccabird8889]

Awesome 🤘

[@tonypadilla1330]

Great sound affects. Hi Sarah.

[@HistoryHunterSarah]

Hi Tony! 👋

[@stevensmith516]

Another good one thanks Jeff. Do you take subject suggestions?

[@jbenziggy]

Absolutely do! I can’t guarantee you we can do it but we will consider it!

[@stevensmith516]

@@jbenziggy I think this has all the elements. William Brown Ide commander of the short lived California republic of 1846. It includes pioneer cemetery with his grave and some other notables. The true ghost town of monroeville because nothing exists. Also this town was the county seat of colusa and was outside of the county. Did this trip myself found it helpful to understand Pre gold California. Steve

[@cheremichael367]

It always good to pay your workers well- and not beat them.. sad but fasinating story.. 👍

[@gregt8638]

I'm really enjoying your videos! Thanks for posting. I started with you when you covered the John Muir house in Martinez California. Now this Marsh house in Brentwood California. We live near these locations. Interestingly we never knew that Dr Marsh was kind of a bad person.. and kind of brought on his murder. Locally we always heard the more glowing side of things. Thanks for enlightening us. And is a viewer mentioned in a posting above you should do one about the Bowers Mansion in Washoe Valley Nevada. Neat story. I really enjoyed this as it help me unwind my day in a beautiful way. Thank you for posting!

[@jbenziggy]

That is awesome! Thank you. Glad it is a great way to end your day! Hey, we shady did a video on the Bowers Mansion. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mneXXmRviJaGaZIsi=MXsPOeuxpgXEJwkj

[@gregt8638]

Wow! Thank you for doing the Bowers mansion! As you can see I'm an obvious newbie to your videos!. I'm going to watch the Bowers edition next! Who needs cable TV, when we have your channel! Thank you!

[@MOTOKID50]

I worked there remodeling for the state,quite impressive, read the plaque with a lot of that information! I have pictures from it but I can’t post for you or I would!

[@danielleejohnson5931]

Maybe you could get ahold of History Hunters via the comment section and email or snail mail them the photos and they could post them in an upcoming video. I am sure people would like to see the photos. Just a suggestion🙂. Best Wishes From Salem, Oregon.

[@bradfordbarrett3681]

Great job!

[@nadiazahroon6573]

I can't imagine loosing both parents by 4. Fantastic history lesson. Thanks u Jeff and Sarah. Love the drone shots.

[@kerriirvin5206]

This home is beautiful

[@tinabenavidez1903]

Love history, thank you

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you Tina! Much appreciated!

[@rhondaz356]

That is such a gruesome story. What a shame that you and Sarah were not able to get into the home. However, it does look as if the place will require a tremendous amount of work. Poor Alice, losing her parents at such a young age...💔 Thank you for the research and on-site visits, Jeff.🌈

[@ohmeowzer1]

Excellent video

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks very much for saying so!!!

[@munroboice1542]

an amazing tale, just imagine

[@randysmith2740]

You reap what you sow, good video guys!

[@johnkelsey2482]

Excellent...Thanks...

[@fountainbiker]

Very sad story, thanks again for your research Jeff.

[@the1spen]

The wall you mentioned looking like stucco… was rotted out for a long time when I was younger and you could see into the house. The repair was necessary to save the house from further decay.

[@Jeannie6801]

Thank you enjoyed it

[@johnwayne5289]

enjoyed

[@terrydevries914]

Thanx for this info😎😎I’ve seen the ranch from a distance, looked up some info about it. This video certainly was very informative. Sad and tragic history.

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks Terry! It’s amazing how much historical nuggets you can find when you go digging for them!!

[@timf6916]

Good information