- First contingent of Denny Party relocates to site of Seattle on April 3, 1852. (historylink.org)
On April 3, 1852, the first contingent of the Denny Party relocate from Alki Point to the eastern shore of Elliott Bay, the site of future downtown Seattle. Those who make the move on April 3 are: William Bell (1817-1887), Sarah Ann (Peter) Bell (1819-1856), the four Bell children, Carson Boren’s wife Mary (Kays) Boren (1831-1906), the Boren infant Gertrude, Louisa Boren (b. 1827), and recent arrival Dr. David Maynard (1808-1873).
- Doc Maynard (Wikipedia)
David Swinson “Doc” Maynard (March 22, 1808 – March 13, 1873) was an American medical doctor and businessman. He was one of Seattle’s primary founders. Maynard was Seattle’s first doctor, merchant prince, second lawyer, Sub-Indian Agent, Justice of the Peace, and architect of the Point Elliott Treaty of 1855.