James Wilson Marshall | |
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Born | Hopewell Township, New Jersey, U.S. | October 8, 1810
Died | August 10, 1885 Kelsey, California, U.S. | (aged 74)
James Wilson Marshall (October 8, 1810 – August 10, 1885) was an American carpenter and sawmill worker. He reported finding gold at Coloma on the American River in California on January 24, 1848. This started the California Gold Rush. The mill was owned by John Sutter. Marshall had been hired to help build it. view more...