Notes concerning the Brier family : ms., 1937?

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Notes concerning the Brier family : ms., 1937?

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Brief biographical sketches of James Welch Brier, William Wallace Brier, George Brier, and other members of the family. With copy of a communication to the Inyo Independent from John W. Brier, concerning the Jayhawker Party in Death Valley. Also, information concerning Nathan Coombs and family (obtained from Muriel Coombs) 1 l.

10 leaves ; 28 cm.

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Brier, George, 1822-1886.

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MacBraire family.

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Brier, Charles T.

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Brier, William Wallace, 1821-1887

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Jayhawker Party

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The Jayhawker Party (originally composed of 36 single young men) left Illinois in April 1849 to cross the plains in search of gold in California. After joining several other wagon trains intending to travel the Spanish Trail to Los Angeles, the Jayhawkers and some of the other wagon owners separated themselves to try a shortcut by way of Walker Pass and got lost in what is now known as Death Valley. After a struggle with hunger and thirst, in addition to the loss of 3 lives, the party safely arr...

Brier, John Wells, 1842-1914.

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Brier, James Welch, 1814-1898.

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