Schaeffer, L. M. (Luther Melanchthon)

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Schaeffer, of Frederick, Maryland, joined the California Mutual Benefit Association in 1849 and sailed for California on the ship Flavius from New York. He returned home in 1852.

From the description of Private journal of L. M. Schaeffer-- who does not write out in extenso as he would wish for he fears he might fill his book before his journey is accomplished, and because he cannot write as correctly and intelligibly as he would on land / by Luther Melanchthon Schaeffer, 1849-1852. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702126360

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associatedWith California Mutual Benefit Association. corporateBody
associatedWith Flavius (Ship) corporateBody
associatedWith Fraternal Gold Seekers. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Nevada City (Calif.)
San Francisco (Calif.)
United States
California--Nevada County
California
Grass Valley (Calif.)
Tuolumne River Valley (Calif.)
Subject
Mines and mineral resources
Voyages to the Pacific coast
Occupation
Gold miners
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Active 1849

Active 1852

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