Hand, George O., 1830-1887

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California Column soldier; mustered out in 1864 and settled in Tucson, Ariz. He worked as a mail contractor, butcher, saloonkeeper, and Pima County Courthouse janitor.

From the description of Hand diaries, 1861-1887. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 42925588

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creatorOf Hand, George O., 1830-1887. Diary [microform]. University of Texas Libraries
creatorOf Hand, George O., 1830-1887. Diary of George O. Hand, 1861-1863. Arizona State University Libraries
referencedIn Roskruge, George James, 1845-1928. Roskruge papers, 1872-1928 (bulk 1872-1900). Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division
creatorOf Hand, George O., 1830-1887. Hand diaries, 1861-1887. Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division
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associatedWith Library of Congress. Manuscript Division. corporateBody
associatedWith Roskruge, George James, 1845-1928. person
associatedWith Sellers, John R. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
United States
Tucson (Ariz.)
Arizona
Arizona--Tucson
Tucson (Ariz.)
United States
Arizona--Tucson
Arizona
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Amusements
Celebrations
Frontier and pioneer life
Hanging
Murder
Pioneers
Prostitution
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Birth 1830

Death 1887

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