SettingsPeople of the California Gold Rush
Abraham Klauber
Abraham Klauber was born in Zdeslav, Bohemia.
Abraham Klauber was born in Zdeslav, Bohemia.
Albert W. Hicks
Albert W. Hicks (c. 1820 – July 13, 1860), also known as William Johnson, John Hicks and 'Pirate Hicks', was the name of the last person executed for piracy in the United States (though the exec...
Albert W. Hicks (c. 1820 – July 13, 1860), also known as William Johnson, John Hicks and 'Pirate Hicks', was the name of the last person executed for piracy in the United States (though the exec...
Alonzo Delano
Alonzo Delano (July 2, 1806 - September 8, 1874), who went by the pen name "Old Block", was an American humorist, pioneer town city father, and a California Gold Rush Forty-niner.
Alonzo Delano (July 2, 1806 - September 8, 1874), who went by the pen name "Old Block", was an American humorist, pioneer town city father, and a California Gold Rush Forty-niner.
Alonzo Ridley
Alonzo Ridley, (1826–1909), 49er, Undersheriff of Los Angeles County, Confederate Army officer from California, who led the Los Angeles Mounted Rifles on their epic march across the Southwestern...
Alonzo Ridley, (1826–1909), 49er, Undersheriff of Los Angeles County, Confederate Army officer from California, who led the Los Angeles Mounted Rifles on their epic march across the Southwestern...
Bela Wellman
Bela Wellman was a California Gold Rush merchant who formed the wholesale grocery firm of Wellman, Peck and Company.
Bela Wellman was a California Gold Rush merchant who formed the wholesale grocery firm of Wellman, Peck and Company.
Benjamin Kelsey
Benjamin or Ben Kelsey (1813-1889) was an early American pioneer of California with his brothers Andy and Sam Kelsey.
Benjamin or Ben Kelsey (1813-1889) was an early American pioneer of California with his brothers Andy and Sam Kelsey.
Cajemé
Cajemé / Kahe'eme, born José Maria Bonifacio Leiva Perez was a Yaqui leader who lived in the Mexican state of Sonora from 1835 to 1887.
Cajemé / Kahe'eme, born José Maria Bonifacio Leiva Perez was a Yaqui leader who lived in the Mexican state of Sonora from 1835 to 1887.
Caleb Greenwood
Caleb Greenwood (c. 1763 – c. 1850) was a Western U.S. fur trapper and trail guide.
Caleb Greenwood (c. 1763 – c. 1850) was a Western U.S. fur trapper and trail guide.
Charles Austin Tweed
Charles Austin Tweed (December 24, 1813 – July 22, 1887) was an American politician and jurist.
Charles Austin Tweed (December 24, 1813 – July 22, 1887) was an American politician and jurist.
Charles Debrille Poston
Charles Debrille Poston (April 20, 1825 - June 24, 1902) was an American explorer, prospector, author, politician, and civil servant.
Charles Debrille Poston (April 20, 1825 - June 24, 1902) was an American explorer, prospector, author, politician, and civil servant.
Charles E. Sexey
Charles Eamer Sexey (March 1818 – 24 July 1888) was an English trader, merchant adventurer and gold rush pioneer.
Charles Eamer Sexey (March 1818 – 24 July 1888) was an English trader, merchant adventurer and gold rush pioneer.
Charles H. Bennett (soldier)
Charles H. Bennett (18 August 1811 – 7 December 1855) was present at the discovery of gold that initiated the California gold rush in January 1848.
Charles H. Bennett (18 August 1811 – 7 December 1855) was present at the discovery of gold that initiated the California gold rush in January 1848.
Charles S. Fairfax
Charles Snowdon Fairfax was an American Democratic politician of California.
Charles Snowdon Fairfax was an American Democratic politician of California.
Cornelius Jensen
Cornelius Boy Jensen (September 29, 1814 – December 12, 1886) was a Danish sea captain and California politician.
Cornelius Boy Jensen (September 29, 1814 – December 12, 1886) was a Danish sea captain and California politician.
Cummins Jackson
Cummins Edward Jackson (July 25, 1802 – December 4, 1849) was a paternal uncle of Confederate General Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson (1824-1863).
Cummins Edward Jackson (July 25, 1802 – December 4, 1849) was a paternal uncle of Confederate General Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson (1824-1863).
Daniel White (general)
Daniel White (1833–1895) was a Union general in the American Civil War from the state of Maine.
Daniel White (1833–1895) was a Union general in the American Civil War from the state of Maine.
Darius Ogden Mills
Darius Ogden Mills was a prominent American banker, philanthropist and, for a time, California's wealthiest citizen.
Darius Ogden Mills was a prominent American banker, philanthropist and, for a time, California's wealthiest citizen.
David C. Broderick
David Colbreth Broderick (February 4, 1820 – September 16, 1859) was a Democratic U.S. Senator from California.
David Colbreth Broderick (February 4, 1820 – September 16, 1859) was a Democratic U.S. Senator from California.
Domingo Ghirardelli
Domenico Ghirardelli, Sr. was born in Rapallo, Italy, the son and apprentice of a chocolatier.
Domenico Ghirardelli, Sr. was born in Rapallo, Italy, the son and apprentice of a chocolatier.
Edmund C. Hinde
Edmund C. Hinde was a gold miner and laborer.
Edmund C. Hinde was a gold miner and laborer.
Edward Coleman (miner)
Edward Coleman (1830-1913) was a California Gold Rush mine manager, president, and superintendent in Nevada County.
Edward Coleman (1830-1913) was a California Gold Rush mine manager, president, and superintendent in Nevada County.
Elijah Steele
Elijah Steele an early Northern California pioneer, jurist, legislator and Indian agent.
Elijah Steele an early Northern California pioneer, jurist, legislator and Indian agent.
Ernest Narjot
Ernest Étienne Narjot (December 25, 1826 - August 24, 1898) was an American artist of the 19th century.
Ernest Étienne Narjot (December 25, 1826 - August 24, 1898) was an American artist of the 19th century.
Frederick Catherwood
Frederick Catherwood (27 February 1799 – 27 September 1854) was an English artist and architect, best remembered for his meticulously detailed drawings of the ruins of the Maya civilization.
Frederick Catherwood (27 February 1799 – 27 September 1854) was an English artist and architect, best remembered for his meticulously detailed drawings of the ruins of the Maya civilization.
George Alonzo Johnson
George Alonzo Johnson 49er, Colorado River steamboat entrepreneur, California politician.
George Alonzo Johnson 49er, Colorado River steamboat entrepreneur, California politician.
George Washington Gift
George Washington Gift, U. S. Navy officer, writer, banker, civil engineer, politician, Confederate Navy officer, businessman, and newspaper editor.
George Washington Gift, U. S. Navy officer, writer, banker, civil engineer, politician, Confederate Navy officer, businessman, and newspaper editor.
Hale Tharp
Hale Dixon Tharp was a miner during the California Gold Rush, and the first non-Native American to enter Giant Forest, in what is now Sequoia National Park.
Hale Dixon Tharp was a miner during the California Gold Rush, and the first non-Native American to enter Giant Forest, in what is now Sequoia National Park.
Heinrich Lienhard
Heinrich Lienhard (January 19, 1822, Bilten, Canton Glarus – December 19, 1903, Nauvoo, Illinois) was a Swiss immigrant to the United States.
Heinrich Lienhard (January 19, 1822, Bilten, Canton Glarus – December 19, 1903, Nauvoo, Illinois) was a Swiss immigrant to the United States.
Heinrich Schliemann
Heinrich Schliemann (; (January 6, 1822 – December 26, 1890) was a German businessman and archaeologist, and an advocate of the historical reality of places mentioned in the works of Homer.
Heinrich Schliemann (; (January 6, 1822 – December 26, 1890) was a German businessman and archaeologist, and an advocate of the historical reality of places mentioned in the works of Homer.
Hinton Rowan Helper
Hinton Rowan Helper was a Southern US critic of slavery during the 1850s.
Hinton Rowan Helper was a Southern US critic of slavery during the 1850s.
Jack Powers
Jack Powers (John Power) (1827 – November 1860) was an Irish-American gambler, outlaw, highway-robber, gang leader, and murderer in southern and central California during the Gold Rush era.
Jack Powers (John Power) (1827 – November 1860) was an Irish-American gambler, outlaw, highway-robber, gang leader, and murderer in southern and central California during the Gold Rush era.
James "Grizzly" Adams
John "Grizzly" Adams was a famous California mountain man and trainer of grizzly bears and other wild animals that he captured for menageries, zoological gardens and circuses.
John "Grizzly" Adams was a famous California mountain man and trainer of grizzly bears and other wild animals that he captured for menageries, zoological gardens and circuses.
James Calvin Sly
James C. Sly (August 8, 1807 – August 31, 1864) was a Mormon pioneer, member of the Mormon Battalion in the Mexican-American War, scout for early west trails used during the California gold rush...
James C. Sly (August 8, 1807 – August 31, 1864) was a Mormon pioneer, member of the Mormon Battalion in the Mexican-American War, scout for early west trails used during the California gold rush...
James H. Carson
James H. Carson (1821 – 1853), a Second Sergeant in the US Army, boarded the U.S. Lexington with his regiment and set sail for California in 1846.
James H. Carson (1821 – 1853), a Second Sergeant in the US Army, boarded the U.S. Lexington with his regiment and set sail for California in 1846.
James Lick
James Lick (August 25, 1796 – October 1, 1876) was an American carpenter, piano builder, land baron, and patron of the sciences.
James Lick (August 25, 1796 – October 1, 1876) was an American carpenter, piano builder, land baron, and patron of the sciences.
James Russell Vineyard
James Russell Vineyard was a United States Democratic politician and pioneer.
James Russell Vineyard was a United States Democratic politician and pioneer.
James Sewall Reed
James Sewall Reed is best remembered as an organizer of a few hundred Californians who fought in the eastern battlefields of the American Civil War as part of the 2nd Massachusetts Cavalry while...
James Sewall Reed is best remembered as an organizer of a few hundred Californians who fought in the eastern battlefields of the American Civil War as part of the 2nd Massachusetts Cavalry while...
James Sheakley
James Sheakley was an American Democratic politician who was the Governor of the District of Alaska from 1893 to 1897.
James Sheakley was an American Democratic politician who was the Governor of the District of Alaska from 1893 to 1897.
James Todd (Canadian settler)
In 1865, James Todd (1832–1925) and his family established a ranch south-east of Kamloops, British Columbia.
In 1865, James Todd (1832–1925) and his family established a ranch south-east of Kamloops, British Columbia.
James W. Marshall
James William Marshall was an American carpenter and sawmill operator, whose discovery of gold in the American River in California on January 24, 1848 set the stage for the California Gold Rush.
James William Marshall was an American carpenter and sawmill operator, whose discovery of gold in the American River in California on January 24, 1848 set the stage for the California Gold Rush.
Jean Baptiste Charbonneau
Jean Baptiste Charbonneau was an American explorer and guide, fur trapper and trader, military scout during the Mexican-American War, alcalde of Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, and a gold p...
Jean Baptiste Charbonneau was an American explorer and guide, fur trapper and trader, military scout during the Mexican-American War, alcalde of Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, and a gold p...
Jim Savage
Jim Savage or James D. Savage,, California pioneer, 49er, businessman, American soldier in the Mexican American War, and commander of the California Militia, Mariposa Battalion in the Mariposa W...
Jim Savage or James D. Savage,, California pioneer, 49er, businessman, American soldier in the Mexican American War, and commander of the California Militia, Mariposa Battalion in the Mariposa W...
Joaquin Murrieta
Joaquin Carrillo Murrieta, also called the Mexican or Chilean Robin Hood or the Robin Hood of El Dorado, was a semi-legendary figure in California during the California Gold Rush of ...
Joaquin Carrillo Murrieta, also called the Mexican or Chilean Robin Hood or the Robin Hood of El Dorado, was a semi-legendary figure in California during the California Gold Rush of ...
John Augustus Sutter, Jr.
John Augustus Sutter, Jr. was the founder and planner of the City of Sacramento, California, a U.S. Consul in Acapulco, Mexico and the son of Swiss-born American pioneer John Augustus Sutter, Sr.
John Augustus Sutter, Jr. was the founder and planner of the City of Sacramento, California, a U.S. Consul in Acapulco, Mexico and the son of Swiss-born American pioneer John Augustus Sutter, Sr.
John C. Coleman
John Crisp Coleman was a California mining, railroad, and public utility magnate.
John Crisp Coleman was a California mining, railroad, and public utility magnate.
John C. Frémont
John Charles Frémont, was an American military officer, explorer, and the first candidate of the anti-slavery Republican Party for the office of President of the United States.
John Charles Frémont, was an American military officer, explorer, and the first candidate of the anti-slavery Republican Party for the office of President of the United States.
John Evans Brown
John Evans Brown (16 February 1827 – 9 July 1895) was a 19th century Member of Parliament in New Zealand.
John Evans Brown (16 February 1827 – 9 July 1895) was a 19th century Member of Parliament in New Zealand.
John Haney Rogers
John Haney Rogers, born 1822 in Tennessee, died December 27, 1906 Merced, California, was a pioneer of the California Gold Rush, and was one of the first known group of European-Americans to tra...
John Haney Rogers, born 1822 in Tennessee, died December 27, 1906 Merced, California, was a pioneer of the California Gold Rush, and was one of the first known group of European-Americans to tra...
John Hicks Adams
John Hicks Adams (1820–1878), Soldier, 49er, Santa Clara County Sheriff, (February 6, 1864–1870, 1871–1875), Deputy United States Marshal for the Arizona Territory 1878.
John Hicks Adams (1820–1878), Soldier, 49er, Santa Clara County Sheriff, (February 6, 1864–1870, 1871–1875), Deputy United States Marshal for the Arizona Territory 1878.
John Hotaling
John Ritter Hotaling (March 3, 1824 – October 12, 1886) was an American soldier, engineer, and businessman.
John Ritter Hotaling (March 3, 1824 – October 12, 1886) was an American soldier, engineer, and businessman.
John Patchett
John Patchett was the first person to plant a commercial vineyard and build a commercial wine cellar in Napa County, California.
John Patchett was the first person to plant a commercial vineyard and build a commercial wine cellar in Napa County, California.
John Ross Browne
John Ross Browne, often called J. Ross Browne, date of birth sometimes given as 1917, was an Irish-born American traveler, artist and writer.
John Ross Browne, often called J. Ross Browne, date of birth sometimes given as 1917, was an Irish-born American traveler, artist and writer.
John Sutter
Johann August Sutter was a Swiss pioneer of California known for his association with the California Gold Rush by the discovery of gold by James W. Marshall and the mill making team at Sutter's...
Johann August Sutter was a Swiss pioneer of California known for his association with the California Gold Rush by the discovery of gold by James W. Marshall and the mill making team at Sutter's...
John Swett
John Swett (July 31, 1830-August 22, 1913) is considered to be the "Father of the California public school" system and the "Horace Mann of the Pacific".
John Swett (July 31, 1830-August 22, 1913) is considered to be the "Father of the California public school" system and the "Horace Mann of the Pacific".
John Wesley Hillman
John Wesley Hillman (March 29, 1832 – March 19, 1915) was an American prospector during the California Gold Rush and explorer who was among the first European Americans to see Crater Lake ...
John Wesley Hillman (March 29, 1832 – March 19, 1915) was an American prospector during the California Gold Rush and explorer who was among the first European Americans to see Crater Lake ...
Jonathan R. Davis
Jonathan R. Davis was an honorary captain of the Palmetto Regiment of Volunteers in the Mexican–American War and gold rush prospector.
Jonathan R. Davis was an honorary captain of the Palmetto Regiment of Volunteers in the Mexican–American War and gold rush prospector.
Joseph Chiles
Colonel Joseph Ballinger Chiles was an early California pioneer and guide.
Colonel Joseph Ballinger Chiles was an early California pioneer and guide.
Joseph Lancaster Brent
Joseph Lancaster Brent (1826 - 1905), lawyer, politician in California and Louisiana, Confederate Brigadier General.
Joseph Lancaster Brent (1826 - 1905), lawyer, politician in California and Louisiana, Confederate Brigadier General.
Josiah Gregg
Josiah Gregg (19 July 1806 – 25 February 1850) was a merchant, explorer, naturalist, and author of the American Southwest and Northern Mexico regions.
Josiah Gregg (19 July 1806 – 25 February 1850) was a merchant, explorer, naturalist, and author of the American Southwest and Northern Mexico regions.
Lawrence Berry Washington
Lawrence Berry Washington was an American lawyer, military officer, author, Forty-niner, and a member of the Washington family.
Lawrence Berry Washington was an American lawyer, military officer, author, Forty-niner, and a member of the Washington family.
Leander Clark
Leander Clark (July 17, 1823 - December 22, 1910) was an American businessman, Iowa state legislator, Union Army officer during the Civil War, and Indian agent who was the namesake for Leander C...
Leander Clark (July 17, 1823 - December 22, 1910) was an American businessman, Iowa state legislator, Union Army officer during the Civil War, and Indian agent who was the namesake for Leander C...
Levi Strauss
Levi Strauss (, born Löb Strauß, ; February 26, 1829 – September 26, 1902) was a German-born American businessman who founded the first company to manufacture blue jeans.
Levi Strauss (, born Löb Strauß, ; February 26, 1829 – September 26, 1902) was a German-born American businessman who founded the first company to manufacture blue jeans.
Louise Amelia Knapp Smith Clappe
Louise Amelia Knapp Smith Clappe (July 28, 1819 – February 11, 1906) wrote under the pen name of 'Dame Shirley'.
Louise Amelia Knapp Smith Clappe (July 28, 1819 – February 11, 1906) wrote under the pen name of 'Dame Shirley'.
Lucky Baldwin
Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin (April 3, 1828 – March 1, 1909) was a prominent California businessman and investor of the second half of the 19th century.
Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin (April 3, 1828 – March 1, 1909) was a prominent California businessman and investor of the second half of the 19th century.
Luzena Wilson
Luzena Stanley Wilson was a California Gold Rush entrepreneur.
Luzena Stanley Wilson was a California Gold Rush entrepreneur.
Mark Twain
Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910), better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American author and humorist.
Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910), better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American author and humorist.
Mary Jane Megquier
Mary Jane Megquier (1813–1899) participated in the California Gold Rush.
Mary Jane Megquier (1813–1899) participated in the California Gold Rush.
Matthew Turner (shipbuilder)
Matthew Turner (1825-1909) was an American sea captain, shipbuilder and designer.
Matthew Turner (1825-1909) was an American sea captain, shipbuilder and designer.
Nakahama Manjirō
Nakahama Manjirō, also known as John Manjirō, was one of the first Japanese people to visit the United States and an important translator during the Opening of Japan.
Nakahama Manjirō, also known as John Manjirō, was one of the first Japanese people to visit the United States and an important translator during the Opening of Japan.
Ninian E. Whiteside
Ninian Edwards Whiteside was an American Democratic politician and pioneer.
Ninian Edwards Whiteside was an American Democratic politician and pioneer.
Philip Danforth Armour
Philip Danforth Armour, Sr. was an American businessman who founded Armour & Company, an American meatpacking firm.
Philip Danforth Armour, Sr. was an American businessman who founded Armour & Company, an American meatpacking firm.
Robert B. Semple
Doctor Robert Baylor Semple (1806–1854) was a 19th-century Californian newspaperman & politician.
Doctor Robert Baylor Semple (1806–1854) was a 19th-century Californian newspaperman & politician.
Robert H. Paul
Robert H. Paul (June 12, 1830 – March 26, 1901) was a law enforcement officer in the American Southwest for more than 30 years.
Robert H. Paul (June 12, 1830 – March 26, 1901) was a law enforcement officer in the American Southwest for more than 30 years.
Robert Watt (miner)
Robert Watt (March 1832-July 11, 1907) was a California Gold Rush miner, California State Controller, and State Bank Commissioner.
Robert Watt (March 1832-July 11, 1907) was a California Gold Rush miner, California State Controller, and State Bank Commissioner.
Ross McCloud
Ross McCloud (April 16, 1819 – August 22, 1868) was a California pioneer and early settler in Northern California.
Ross McCloud (April 16, 1819 – August 22, 1868) was a California pioneer and early settler in Northern California.
Royal Sprague
Royal Tyler Sprague (born in New Haven, Vermont, Jan.
Royal Tyler Sprague (born in New Haven, Vermont, Jan.
Salomon Pico
Salomon Maria Simeon Pico was a Californio, the nephew of Pío Pico, who led a bandit band in the early years of the California Gold Rush in the counties of the central coast of California.
Salomon Maria Simeon Pico was a Californio, the nephew of Pío Pico, who led a bandit band in the early years of the California Gold Rush in the counties of the central coast of California.
Samuel Brannan
Samuel Brannan was an American settler, businessman, and journalist, who founded the "California Star" newspaper in San Francisco, California.
Samuel Brannan was an American settler, businessman, and journalist, who founded the "California Star" newspaper in San Francisco, California.
Samuel Revans
Samuel Revans (ca. 1807 – 14 July 1888) was a notable New Zealand newspaper owner, entrepreneur and politician.
Samuel Revans (ca. 1807 – 14 July 1888) was a notable New Zealand newspaper owner, entrepreneur and politician.
Seth Kinman
Seth Kinman (September 29, 1815 – February 24, 1888) was an early settler of Humboldt County, California, a hunter based in Fort Humboldt, a famous chair maker, and a nationally recognized enter...
Seth Kinman (September 29, 1815 – February 24, 1888) was an early settler of Humboldt County, California, a hunter based in Fort Humboldt, a famous chair maker, and a nationally recognized enter...
Snowshoe Thompson
Snowshoe Thompson was a nickname for the Norwegian-American John Albert Thompson, an early resident of the Sierra Nevada of Nevada and California.
Snowshoe Thompson was a nickname for the Norwegian-American John Albert Thompson, an early resident of the Sierra Nevada of Nevada and California.
Society of California Pioneers
The Society of California Pioneers and its members are listed in the Annals of San Francisco of 1855.
The Society of California Pioneers and its members are listed in the Annals of San Francisco of 1855.
Sydney Ducks
The Sydney Ducks was the name given to a gang of criminal immigrants from Australia in San Francisco, during the mid-19th century.
The Sydney Ducks was the name given to a gang of criminal immigrants from Australia in San Francisco, during the mid-19th century.
Theron R. Perlee
Theron R. PerLee, soldier, 49er, judge.
Theron R. PerLee, soldier, 49er, judge.
Thomas Fallon
Thomas Fallon (1825–1885) was an Irish-born, Canadian-raised American capitalist and politician, the tenth Mayor of San Jose, California.
Thomas Fallon (1825–1885) was an Irish-born, Canadian-raised American capitalist and politician, the tenth Mayor of San Jose, California.
Tom Bell (outlaw)
Tom Bell was a western outlaw and physician known as the "Outlaw Doc".
Tom Bell was a western outlaw and physician known as the "Outlaw Doc".
Tom McCauley
Tom McCauley, better known by his alias as James Henry or Jim Henry (? - 1865), was one of the many California Gold Rush criminals in Tuolumne County, convicted of murder with his brother in...
Tom McCauley, better known by his alias as James Henry or Jim Henry (? - 1865), was one of the many California Gold Rush criminals in Tuolumne County, convicted of murder with his brother in...
Vicente Pérez Rosales
Vicente Pérez Rosales (Santiago, 1807 - † September 6, 1886) was a politician, traveller, merchant, miner and Chilean diplomat that organized the colonization by Germans and Chileans of the Llan...
Vicente Pérez Rosales (Santiago, 1807 - † September 6, 1886) was a politician, traveller, merchant, miner and Chilean diplomat that organized the colonization by Germans and Chileans of the Llan...
William Barker (prospector)
William Billy Barker was a prospector who was famous for being one of the first to find a large amount of gold in the Cariboo of British Columbia.
William Billy Barker was a prospector who was famous for being one of the first to find a large amount of gold in the Cariboo of British Columbia.
William Bernard
William Bernard was a 19th-century sailor, miner and resident of San Francisco, better known as the notorious "Barnacle Bill" of American yore whose fictional exploits are chronicled in the riba...
William Bernard was a 19th-century sailor, miner and resident of San Francisco, better known as the notorious "Barnacle Bill" of American yore whose fictional exploits are chronicled in the riba...
William Downie
William Downie (1820–1893) was a Scottish prospector and explorer involved in the gold rushes in California and British Columbia of the mid-19th Century.
William Downie (1820–1893) was a Scottish prospector and explorer involved in the gold rushes in California and British Columbia of the mid-19th Century.
William W. Twist
William W. Twist soldier, Sheriff of Santa Barbara and Captain of California Militia.
William W. Twist soldier, Sheriff of Santa Barbara and Captain of California Militia.
William Watt (miner)
William Watt was a California Gold Rush mining executive, California State Senator, and Regent of the University of California.
William Watt was a California Gold Rush mining executive, California State Senator, and Regent of the University of California.
Women in the California Gold Rush
Women in California Gold Rush were scarce but played an important role.
Women in California Gold Rush were scarce but played an important role.
Zachariah Montgomery
Zachariah "Zach" Montgomery (March 6, 1825, Nelson County, Kentucky - September 3, 1900, Los Angeles, California) was a publisher, lawyer, politician, and author, particularly known for his skil...
Zachariah "Zach" Montgomery (March 6, 1825, Nelson County, Kentucky - September 3, 1900, Los Angeles, California) was a publisher, lawyer, politician, and author, particularly known for his skil...