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Retirement to California

When: 1848
Where: Las Mariposas
Part of: John C. Frémont court-martialed; verdict set aside by President Polk

Frémont retired to California, establishing a ranch at Las Mariposas after the court-martial.

After his court martial in 1848, Frémont moved to Las Mariposas and became a rancher. He borrowed money from his father-in-law Benton and Senator John Dix to construct a house, corral, and barn.

Sources

John C. Frémont Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25

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