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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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 👏
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 !
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.
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 😊
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.
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!👍👍
Good Job! Lived in Stockton all my life and never knew this information. Looking forward to watching again with my children so that they to can understand the history of where they are from.
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.
Thank you Jeff and Sarah this is the most interesting and informative channel on UA-cam I look forward to watching it every Sunday God Bless and take care.
Hi Jeff, really enjoyed your UA-cam 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.
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!
@@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😃
Another fine example of how a video should be done! History is amazing. I love seeing how a city started way back when and what it is today. Just crazy. I'll have to see if you've done one for Los Angeles if not you should. Like always thank you for taking us on the adventure. Oh and I love seeing the before and now photos.
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!
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Thanks for another great history lesson! I never knew the history of Stockton and Webber. I live close to Chico, CA so I’m most aware of John Bidwell. What a journey they all endured to get to their destinations! Took true vision, determination, and grit! Keep the great videos coming! The videos now are a part of my Sunday routine as I prepare for my upcoming teaching week.
Thx for giving history of Stockton ... Pass through it all the time going fishing... Now I have a feather in my cap knowing how it started..Give us more videos!!! Love them.. My Sunday night dinner catch to watch,,,
Hi! Nice vlog! Very interesting and informative. He looked very stern didn't he?. No smile at all. Thanks for the history lesson . Take care and keep on vlogging your great vlogs! Deborah Manitoba Canada
Native Californian here (San Jose) - just learned a lot about Stockton that I never knew! Thanks!!
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.
Well I did a whole show on the Stockton Rural Cemetery and talked about Holt at his grave. Check it out: ua-cam.com/video/px3LqvXzF2k/v-deo.html
@@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.
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!
Very interesting History on the Webers enjoyed it vey much Thankyou Jeff
I live close to mod/stk. THANK YOU for covering this Cemetery. There's a lot of death (very tragic) here
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
Thank you Jeff. I really enjoy your very educational videos.
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.
As always… Excellent video Jeff!
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.
This is really a good local history lesson. You should have been a history professor. Many thanks for all your efforts.
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
I currently live in Chico... What a history we have here alone clear through WW2, and continuing today....
Wow I love California history thank you so much for your amazing video today 😀😀😀😀
Great Job ! I love these stories of history. Thank you Jeff
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 👏
Very interesting. Thank you Jeff.
Thank you for another interesting look into the history of my home state of California.
As usual well researched and a great presentation. Thank you!👍
Appreciate the nice review!
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.
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.
Again thank you Jeff. Sarah was really missed again. Happy Holidays to you and your families.
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.
Great story! I've been to Stockton a few times, but I didn't know anything about its history. Thanks for sharing...
Thank you very much for watching and enjoying our video. I hope you learn something new in it.
Thank you for sharing.
I'm early! Great work, thanks for this history! Keep up the good work!
You’re welcome! Thank you so much for getting in early!
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.
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!
Thank you Jeff & Sarah. Awesome video as always.
Thoroughly enjoyable.Thank you!
Again! Superb content Jeff! Thank you for allowing us to vicariously visit home with you each week! We appreciate all you do!!!
Thanks so much you two! Makes us happy to hear again!
@@jbenziggy ♥️
Another well researched & captivating historical jaunt. Thanks Jeff & Sarah.
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.
Thank you for making our city look good.
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!
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Awesome History lesson Jeff
Thanks Jimmy! Nice to hear!
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.
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.
Another great one Jeff 👍
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 !
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
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.
Thank you for this episode. As always I enjoy the history you share from the central valley.
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting Dan!
Short, cool, informative video. Thanks for posting about Stockton California 👍
Fantastic! Thanks Jeff
Thanks Jeff, another super history video.
Thanks Jeff and Sarah!
You’re welcome! Thank you for watching!!
Thank you I new about Weber an aperent first settler in the Stockton area,how ever now I know the real story I like it !! Thank you sir!
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 😊
Yeah we have no idea how tough life was! Most of us would not have coped well! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thanks for another fine vlog about California history
I learn so much from your channel. Thankyou History Hunters 🤩🤩
I really enjoyed the episode of History Hunters.
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.
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!👍👍
Good Job! Lived in Stockton all my life and never knew this information. Looking forward to watching again with my children so that they to can understand the history of where they are from.
Fantastic history Jeff n Sarah!!
Awesome new video made my Sunday 😊
Such a gr8 history lesson! Thnx Jeff!
Glad you enjoyed it, Chris! Thanks!
Amazing stuff about Stockton, CA! I will share this with my mother-in-law who has lived in her Victorian home in Stockton for 53 years...
Awesome!
It made my Sunday...your skill and talent are so appreciated 👍
Thanks very much for letting us know! I appreciate your kind encouragement!
Hello History Hunters Jeff, Very interesting story on Charles Weber and his family thanks so much for sharing. Have a Wonderful day 🌞 ❤ Your History
Thanks Jeff,
I have been to many of those spots but have never heard the history.
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Thanks my friend! Weber led a very interesting life!
I love your stuff, it’s History, California is rich in history you relate very well.
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.
Thanks Jeff & Sarah for the video I really enjoyed the story!!!
Really interesting Thankyou for another informative show
Again, very interesting. Thank you.
Thank you again! Excellent video!
Great history well told. Thanks Jeff !
Thank you Jeff and Sarah this is the most interesting and informative channel on UA-cam I look forward to watching it every Sunday God Bless and take care.
Thanks very much for watching our videos! We appreciate your devotion!
Keep up the good work.
I enjoy all the videos today,s video was great seeing Stockton weber grave,s good info
I always enjoy watching your channel.
Thanks Banjo! I’m happy to hear that!
Interesting, well done. Thank you
Hi Jeff, really enjoyed your UA-cam 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.
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!
@@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😃
Another fine example of how a video should be done! History is amazing. I love seeing how a city started way back when and what it is today. Just crazy. I'll have to see if you've done one for Los Angeles if not you should. Like always thank you for taking us on the adventure. Oh and I love seeing the before and now photos.
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!
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!
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.
Amazing, thank you for sharing this.
Thank you for all these great history stories I never knew this and I live in Stockton thank you very very much
Awesome! Glad you liked it and learned from it!
even though I am familiar with Northern California history as a resident of Stockton, I always learn something new from your videos, great work!
Awesome! Thanks, Sandy!
Another great vlog Jeff 😉👍🇦🇺🇦🇺
Another great video of California’s history. Love this channel!
Always glad to see your videos ...never disappointed. Thanks Jeff
So nice of you, Betty! Thank you again!
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.
Fantastic, as usual.
Wonderful! Thanks!
Top of the morning to you !
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.
Thank you Frank from Philadelphia. We are glad that you watched and enjoyed this one as well. Hope you’re doing well!
@@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.
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.
I went to that historic museum at the end of the story in Stockton 2 weeks ago a lot of interesting tractors I really enjoyed this episode thanks
Thanks for another great history lesson! I never knew the history of Stockton and Webber.
I live close to Chico, CA so I’m most aware of John Bidwell. What a journey they all endured to get to their destinations! Took true vision, determination, and grit! Keep the great videos coming! The videos now are a part of my Sunday routine as I prepare for my upcoming teaching week.
Jeff, I do have to say, you have an amazing voice for narrating.
Wow thanks! You really think so? I never liked my voice growing to! LOL
This was a sad but very interesting story! What an ending to find out Stockton is buried in New Jersey! Ty for this...
Well done 👍
Another interesting video, Thank you!!
Thx for giving history of Stockton ... Pass through it all the time going fishing... Now I have a feather in my cap knowing how it started..Give us more videos!!! Love them.. My Sunday night dinner catch to watch,,,
Thanks Dave! Are you related to Bill Sargenti near Oakdale?
@@jbenziggy Yes I am...Billy is my second cousin..Son of great-uncle Walter...Do you know Bill? He's a dog trainer in the area..
I really enjoy your telling of history
Thank you very much!
Hi! Nice vlog! Very interesting and informative. He looked very stern didn't he?. No smile at all. Thanks for the history lesson . Take care and keep on vlogging your great vlogs! Deborah Manitoba Canada
This presentation was really put together well! Thank you for an interesting show!
This was a cool episode I never really think about Stockton as such a historic place given its current condition.