He was the first of the great professional entertainers after the California Gold Rush , was one of San Francisco 's first Board of Aldermen .
Was a member of the city 's Vigilance Committee , 1851 - 56 .
He was the first of the great professional entertainers after the California Gold Rush , was one of San Francisco 's first Board of Aldermen , and was a member of the city 's Vigilance Committee , 1851 - 56 .