James Wilson Marshall collection, 1885-1888.

  1. Resources
  2. View Resource

ArchivalResource

James Wilson Marshall collection, 1885-1888.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/58744653

Papers relating to Marshall's estate, correspondence.

1 manuscript box.

California state library

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 7769326

California state library

Related Entities

There are 1 Entities related to this resource.

Marshall, James Wilson, 1810-1885

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6b85mv7 (person)

California Pioneer. Arrived in California in 1845. He selected site for Sutter's Mill at Coloma in May, 1847, and served as superintendent. Marshall discovered gold at Coloma January 24, 1848. From the description of James Wilson Marshall collection, 1885-1888. (California State Library). WorldCat record id: 58744653 Discoverer of gold in California (1848). Marshall worked for Capt. John Sutter at time of discovery. Lost lands during subsequent Gold Rush and spent remainder ...