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The trial of Stuart and Windred

Posted on November 10, 2011 by John Putnam

The most vocal member of the citizens committee that had been formed to deal with the issue of justice for Stuart and Windred, both accused of the brutal assault and robbery of Charles Janson in his store, was Sam Brannon. … Continue reading →

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Hangtown and the Blue and Gray Channels

Posted on June 25, 2011 by John Putnam

One of the most important mining locations to arise after Coloma and Mormon Island was about eight miles southeast of the sawmill. Discovered by William Daylor, whose land grant along Deer Creek Slough and the Consumnes River was south of … Continue reading →

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Gold found in California, an eyewitness account, Part 3

Posted on June 19, 2011 by John Putnam

On a rainy winter day soon after the gold was found, Henry Bigler went duck hunting downriver. He returned that evening with no ducks but instead had a half ounce of gold tied up in a handkerchief and the story … Continue reading →

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