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Famous People of the California Gold Rush

Discover the intriguing stories of individuals who became renowned in the California Gold Rush without mining for gold. Learn about notable figures like John Sutter, Levi Strauss, Mark Twain, and more!

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Famous People of the California Gold Rush

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  1. Famous People of the California Gold Rush Compiled by Kimberley Maywald February, 2007

  2. Do you recognize any of these people? These were all people who became famous without mining for gold!

  3. John Sutter • Envisioned an agricultural empire near the American River • Wanted discovery of gold kept secret • Never did appreciate the opportunities of the Gold Rush, and left California penniless

  4. James Marshall • Discovered gold pebbles while building Sutter’s Mill • Feared the effects of potential prospectors, who eventually forced him off his land • Also died nearly penniless

  5. Henry Wells and William Fargo • Decided to profit from Gold Rush by providing services to miners • Created Wells, Fargo & Co. for banking, mail, and stage coach services • Generated tremendous wealth as entrepreneurs

  6. Levi Strauss • Ran a successful dry-goods store • Patented canvas pants with riveted pockets • Now called Levis

  7. Mark Twain • Born Samuel Clemens • Headed West for the Gold Rush • Became a famous writer of his experiences

  8. Sam Brannan • Bought all mining tools in area • Announced gold was found • Made a fortune selling tools, then other necessities, to miners • Became a millionaire

  9. LottaCrabtree • Began acting on stages at age 6 • Made lots of money entertaining miners • Later traveled the world

  10. Nellie Chapman • Married a dentist and studied dentistry from him • Later practiced as a dentist with her own patients • She also wrote and composed: a talented lady!

  11. Eliza Farnham • As a young widow, she was matron of Sing Sing prison • Believed women would “civilize” the miners • Advocated social reforms

  12. Georgiana Kirby • A pioneer of Santa Cruz during the Gold Rush • Advocated education, freedom, and equal rights for all • Has a private school named for her

  13. Resources Picture credits: All ClipArt from Microsoft ClipArt Sam Brannan, William Fargo, James Marshall, Levis Strauss, John Sutter, & Henry Wells from en.wikipedia.org Mark Twain: www.marktwainhouse.org Eliza Farnham & Georgiana Kirby: www.goldrush.com/~joann/ Nellie Chapman: www.ncgold.com/goldrushtown/people/html. Lotta Crabtree: www.ncgold.com/History/LottaCrabtree/lotta.html Information: Most of the information regarding the men came from the PBS movie “The Gold Rush”, directed by Boettcher & Trinklein, 1996. Eliza Farnham & Georgiana Kirby: www.goldrush.com/~joann/ Lotta Crabtree: www.ncgold.com/History/LottaCrabtree/lotta.html Nellie Chapman: www.ncgold.com/goldrushtown/people/html Video Clips from United Streaming:chp890500 and chp905920 Excellent sites for the Gold Rush: www.historichwy49.com www.museumca.org/goldrush/ www.ncgold.com/goldrushtown/

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