Scott, William Amasa, 1862-1944

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Scott and Keen were carpenters originally from the New Bedford, Massachusetts area. At the time these letters were written, both were living in California. Scott worked in construction for a quicksilver mine in Knoxville, Lake County, California. Keen worked in San Francisco on several different jobs,including at a woolen factory. Scott left California to return East in 1865, due to ill health and died en route.

From the description of William R. Scott letters to William A. Keen, 1862-1865. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702138364

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creatorOf Scott, William R., fl. 1862-1865. William R. Scott letters to William A. Keen, 1862-1865. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
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associatedWith Ashley, A. F. person
associatedWith Keen, William A. person
associatedWith Rowland, J. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
San Francisco (Calif.)
Knoxville (Calif.)
New Bedford (Mass.)
Lake County (Calif.)
California
San Leandro (Calif.)
Subject
Mercury mines and mining
Occupation
Carpenters
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Birth 1862

Death 1944

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