Thomas, John, lumberman.
John Thomas, owner of a Nevada County lumber company. Moved to California from Boston, Massachusetts, as a young man in 1857 to prospect for gold. After seven years of mining, Thomas began working as a carpenter in Grass Valley/Nevada County mining camps. Established his own lumber company in 1874, supplying residents and mining companies of Nevada County, Calif., with timber and firewood.
From the description of John Thomas diaries and account books, 1874-1885. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82778595
From the description of John Thomas diaries and account books, 1874-1885. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702172318
Archival Resources
| Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
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| creatorOf | Thomas, John, lumberman. John Thomas diaries and account books, 1874-1885. | Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library | |
| creatorOf | Thomas, John, lumberman. John Thomas diaries and account books, 1874-1885. | Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library |
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| associatedWith | A.L. Bancroft & Company. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | A.L. Bancroft & Company. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Thomas, John. | person |
| Place Name | Admin Code | Country | |
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| California--Nevada County | |||
| Nevada County (Calif.) | |||
| California--Nevada County | |||
| Nevada County (Calif.) |
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| Lumber trade |
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| Lumbermen |
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Active 1874
Active 1885
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