Thomas O. Larkin

Thomas O. Larkin

Thomas Oliver Larkin (September 16, 1802 - October 27, 1858) was an early American emigrant to Alta California and a signer of the original California Constitution. He was the United States' first and only consul to the California Republic.

Read more about Thomas O. Larkin:  Early Years, Alta California, Bear Flag Revolt, United States, Genealogy

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