Hon. Robert F. Stockton, Civil War period, formerly Commodore.

Commodore Robert F. Stockton is one of the most well-known figures in California’s history.  Founder Charles Weber named the city of Stockton is honor of Commodore Stockton and his role in California’s entry into the Union; for more information visit www.stocktongov.com/history/sketch.cfm.

Image Courtesy of The Bancroft Library University of California, Berkeley