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John F. McCauley
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John F. McCauley

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  • San Quentin State Prison
    San Quentin State Prison
    / Early history

    …increased during the lease of John F. McCauley, and the state used “force” to assume control of the prison in 1858. The following year McCauley successfully sued to reclaim the seized property. However, his return to San Quentin proved short-lived as he accepted a settlement from California in August 1860…

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    …increased during the lease of John F. McCauley, and the state used “force” to assume control of the prison in 1858. The following year McCauley successfully sued to reclaim the seized property. However, his return to San Quentin proved short-lived as he accepted a settlement from California in August 1860…

    Read More