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Draft:Cave Johnson Couts

Cave Johnson Couts
Lieutenant Cave J. Couts in 1843
Born(1821-11-11)November 11, 1821
Springfield, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedJuly 10, 1874 July 10, 1874(1874-07-10) (aged 52)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Resting placePioneer Park (San Diego)
32°44′57″N 117°10′39″W / 32.7492°N 117.1776°W / 32.7492; -117.1776
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Military officer, Rancher, Judge
Known forMilitary service, Rancho Guajome, Agricultural development in San Diego County
SpouseYsidora Bandini (daughter of Don Juan Bandini)
Children10
RelativesCave Johnson (uncle)[1]
Military career
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchU.S. Army
Years of service1843–1851
RankLieutenant
UnitMounted Rifles
CommandsCamp Calhoun
Battles / warsCalifornia Gold Rush, Boundary Survey
El Camino 1850 Cave J Couts

Cave Johnson Couts (November 11, 1821 – July 10, 1874) was an American military officer, rancher, and judge.[2] He documented the California Gold Rush era and developed agricultural practices in San Diego County, including founding Rancho Guajome.[1] Couts played a significant role in early Californian history and was a prominent figure in the region during the mid-19th century.[3]

  1. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference rancho was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Couts, Cave". Vista Historical Society. Rancho Minerva, CA. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference pages was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

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