Will S. Green

William Semple Green (b. December 26, 1832, Kentucky; d. July 2, 1905) was a California pioneer, a steamboat captain, mail carrier, surveyor, newspaper publisher, writer, legislator, United States Surveyor General for California, California State Treasurer, and irrigationist.

W.S. Green cottage

The Green family moved into this cottage on July 10, 1868, across from the Colusa County Courthouse. Green lived there for the remainder of his entire life. The cottage still stands, restored to its 1880 state, although there was a battle to do so. The county had wanted to demolish the home for a parking lot, but the owner refused, instead selling it to Richard E. Patton, a retired judge, who initiated the restoration.

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July 10 - 1868 - Colusa County Courthouse - 1880

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