Age 90
Born in New York in 1807 and worked several years on the Erie Canal before coming to the gold fields in 1850. He came to Iowa Hill in 1855, after first mining in the Georgetown area, then in Byrds Valley, and later in Downieville. He was an active member of I.O.O.F. Lodge #38 and held office there. He was appointed Bridge Commissioner in 1871, and Road Master in 1880.
Chester and his wife Mary lived on Independence Hill just east of Iowa Hill. After his wife passed away he left for an extended visit to New York, returning in 1883. He remained in Iowa Hill until he passed away after a lengthy illness. He was described as an old and esteemed resident, and was laid to rest next to Mary in the Odd Fellows section of the Cemetery. (thanks to Sharon Balmain for this information)
Born in New York in 1807 and worked several years on the Erie Canal before coming to the gold fields in 1850. He came to Iowa Hill in 1855, after first mining in the Georgetown area, then in Byrds Valley, and later in Downieville. He was an active member of I.O.O.F. Lodge #38 and held office there. He was appointed Bridge Commissioner in 1871, and Road Master in 1880.
Chester and his wife Mary lived on Independence Hill just east of Iowa Hill. After his wife passed away he left for an extended visit to New York, returning in 1883. He remained in Iowa Hill until he passed away after a lengthy illness. He was described as an old and esteemed resident, and was laid to rest next to Mary in the Odd Fellows section of the Cemetery. (thanks to Sharon Balmain for this information)
Age 90
Born in New York in 1807 and worked several years on the Erie Canal before coming to the gold fields in 1850. He came to Iowa Hill in 1855, after first mining in the Georgetown area, then in Byrds Valley, and later in Downieville. He was an active member of I.O.O.F. Lodge #38 and held office there. He was appointed Bridge Commissioner in 1871, and Road Master in 1880.
Chester and his wife Mary lived on Independence Hill just east of Iowa Hill. After his wife passed away he left for an extended visit to New York, returning in 1883. He remained in Iowa Hill until he passed away after a lengthy illness. He was described as an old and esteemed resident, and was laid to rest next to Mary in the Odd Fellows section of the Cemetery. (thanks to Sharon Balmain for this information)
Born in New York in 1807 and worked several years on the Erie Canal before coming to the gold fields in 1850. He came to Iowa Hill in 1855, after first mining in the Georgetown area, then in Byrds Valley, and later in Downieville. He was an active member of I.O.O.F. Lodge #38 and held office there. He was appointed Bridge Commissioner in 1871, and Road Master in 1880.
Chester and his wife Mary lived on Independence Hill just east of Iowa Hill. After his wife passed away he left for an extended visit to New York, returning in 1883. He remained in Iowa Hill until he passed away after a lengthy illness. He was described as an old and esteemed resident, and was laid to rest next to Mary in the Odd Fellows section of the Cemetery. (thanks to Sharon Balmain for this information)
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