Sayre, Hal, 1835-1926

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Hal Sayre (1835-1926) was an experienced surveyor and civil engineer when he came to Colorado during the Clear Creek gold rush of 1859. He was instrumental in determining the extent of mining claims derived from pre-territorial mining districts in Gilpin and Clear Creek counties, Colorado. Born Peter Halbert Sayre in Orange Co., N.Y., on April 2, 1835, he was educated at an academy in Binghamton, N.Y., and participated in building the New York and Pennsylvania canal (1851-1852) and surveyed an extension of the Transit Railroad in Minnesota. In 1869, he established a surveying and abstracts office in Central City, Colorado, with his partner, Ed. C. Parmelee. Sayre was appointed the first deputy Mineral Surveyor of Colorado Territory in 1872. He served as an engineer with the Colorado Militia and served with the 3rd Colorado volunteers at the Sand Creek campaign of 1864 led by Colonel John Chivington.

From the description of Hal Sayre papers, 1859-1925. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 68941500

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referencedIn Dawson, Thomas F.,. Interview memorandum and biographical data on Hal Sayre, 1921. Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts
creatorOf Sayre, Hal, 1835-1926. Hal Sayre papers, 1859-1925. University of Colorado, Boulder
creatorOf Collins, Arthur L. [Perigo mine, Gilpin County, Colorado] Colorado School of Mines, Arthur Lakes Library
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associatedWith Chivington, John M. (John Milton), 1821-1894. person
associatedWith Collins, Arthur L. person
associatedWith Dawson, Thomas F., person
associatedWith Parmelee, Ed. C. person
associatedWith University of Colorado Libraries. Archives Dept. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Colorado--Boulder County
West (U.S.)
Colorado--Central City
Colorado--Clear Creek County
Colorado--Gilpin County
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Land titles
Mining claims
Mining leases
Sand Creek Massacre, Colo., 1864
Surveyors
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Birth 1835-04-02

Death 1926-12-11

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English

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