Grave Marker Dedication in Fortuna Area Cemetery Honors Hester Smith, daughter of David Smith, a Revolutionary War Patriot

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Most daughters of Revolutionary War soldiers are buried in the Eastern United States, making it extremely rare for one to be laid to rest in California. The current State Regent, Christina Ramos remarked that “California may never again have the unique opportunity to recognize such a historical connection.”

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