Davenport, O. F.

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In 1850, O.F. Davenport traveled overland from Georgia to California. He left behind his parents and son Billy Grant to find his fortune in the gold mines. His journey took him to Chattanooga, Tennessee; St. Louis, Missouri; Fort Laramie, Wyoming; Salt Lake City, Utah; Sacramento City, California; Nevada City, California and Union Bar, California.

From the description of O.F. Davenport papers, 1850-1851 [manuscript]. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 13307253

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creatorOf Davenport, O. F. O.F. Davenport papers, 1850-1851 [manuscript]. Denver Public Library, Central Library
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Place Name Admin Code Country
United States
California
West (U.S.)
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Frontier and pioneer life
Gold mines and mining
Miners
Mines and mineral resources
Overland journeys to the Pacific
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Active 1851

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