Having an accident in the 1840s could be fatal. One of the most prominent injuries that is noted in the daily logbook at Sutter’s Fort was falling off of a horse and one case was deadly. In August 1847, Major Jeremiah Huddleston Cloud, paymaster for the United States Army, was buried at the Sutter’s Fort burial grounds, later known as the New Helvetia Cemetery. On August 4th, he was traveling about a half mile from the Fort with Captain Folsom when he fell off his horse and hit his head. He died later that evening. He has the distinction of being one of the first individuals buried in the New Helvetia Cemetery. In this video, Jared discusses Major Cloud’s tragic accident, its connection to Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park, and the history of the New Helvetia Cemetery. #onthisday #suttersfort #castateparks #sacramento #museumtok