Autobiography and Reminiscence of James Edgar Fowler, Oakland, 1901.

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Autobiography and Reminiscence of James Edgar Fowler, Oakland, 1901.

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Autobiographies and Reminiscences of California Pioneers, p. 101-106, Vol. 4. This is a typed transcript of the member's autobiographical reminiscence created as an institutional record for the Society of California Pioneers. This reminiscence includes a reference to a photograph of the member in a set of bound volumes, but there is no longer a photograph of this member in our collection. This reminiscence covers the period of James Edgar Fowler's life from 1849 to 1892. It details Mr. Fowler's work history and mentions his civic and religious affiliations. A description of his journey to California is given, as well as his first experiences in the state. Some geographic information is given pertaining to his time spent mining. Following the autobiographical portion of the reminiscence is a small section titled, "Bell from the Ship Tonquin" that discusses the old bell from a ship that sunk in San Francisco Bay in 1849. J.E. Fowler had possession of the bell and donated it to The Society of California Pioneers.

[6] p. ; 35 x 21 cm.

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Fowler, James Edgar, b. 1828.

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James Edgar Fowler was born in New York City on December 25th, 1828. On January 12th, 1849, in company with his older brother he set sail in the ship "Brooklyn" destined for California. Both brothers were experienced builders and carpenters and so upon arrival in San Francisco they were contracted to erect several buildings. They then sailed up the Sacramento River, organized a party, chartered a team for Dry Town, Amador County, and mined successfully until January 1850. After selling their ent...