u/ejerger92

I’ve been doing some research on David “Doc” Maynard and loved reading Bill Speidel’s books on him, but I recognize that most consider his works to be “historical fiction.” Are there any historians out there who have tried to confirm anything about Doc’s life before he left for California? I found Doc and his family in the 1850 Ohio census, but nothing earlier than that. Even this was surprising to me, since the census was taken Sept 9, 1850- several months after Doc's journals show he had already left for California.
Any insight is appreciated!

I’ve been doing some research on David “Doc” Maynard and loved reading Bill Speidel’s books on him, but I recognize that most consider his works to be “historical fiction.” Are there any historians out there who have tried to confirm anything about Doc’s life before he left for California? I found Doc and his family in the 1850 Ohio census, but nothing earlier than that.
Any insight is appreciated!

I’ve been doing some research on David “Doc” Maynard and loved reading Bill Speidel’s books on him, but I recognize that most consider his works to be “historical fiction.” Are there any historians out there who have tried to confirm anything about Doc’s life before he left for California? I found Doc and his family in the 1850 Ohio census, but nothing earlier than that.
Any insight is appreciated!