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James Brawner Jr.

Birth
USA
Death
15 Jan 1853 (aged 30)
California, USA
Burial
Burial Details Unknown. Specifically: killed by Indians and body never returned to his family, presumed buried in California Add to Map
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story as told by Mary Brawner Viter:
James traveled west during the gold rush days adn was scalped by Indians. One member of his group escaped and later retrieved the gold and gave each widow their share. Elizabeth, James' widow had her gold made into a pin, which has been handed down in the family
story as told by Mary Brawner Viter:
James traveled west during the gold rush days adn was scalped by Indians. One member of his group escaped and later retrieved the gold and gave each widow their share. Elizabeth, James' widow had her gold made into a pin, which has been handed down in the family


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