Californias Gold Discovery Traced to Pennsylvanian Visitor
A Pennsylvania man once prominent in Philadelphia is linked to Californias gold discovery. Gen John A Sutter born in Baden Germany, settled near Littlestown Pennsylvania before moving west. He found gold in fall 1848 after rains, struck it rich, later lost fortune, and died 1880. His pallbearers included Generals Fremont and Bruneide. The article also notes museum education trends and local advertisements.
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John A. Batter
Philadelphia
Commonwealth
Littis
Lancaster County
Sutter
Baden
Germany
Switzerland
Lillte
Rockies
Great Tush
Pennsylvania
John C. Fremont
Ambrose E. Bruneide
Philadelphia Press
Valley land for sale on Pixley ranch
For sale 700 acres in the valley on the old Pixley ranch with abundant water. Ground to be plowed and sown to oats. Price fifty dollars per acre. Sold in large or small tracts. Write or call to purchase and see the land.
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