Cameron, John A. b. September 1, 1820 d. November 7, 1888 Western Frontier Figure. Born John Angus Cameron in Ontario, Canada, he was a pioneer prospector noted for his participation in the Cariboo Gold Rush. In 1862, he struck a rich gold deposit, staked a claim in the area on Willams Creek. It became a successful township area known as Camerontown. The strike remained in prominence and wealth until Barkerville, along with areas also became rich finds in the mid 1860s. Barkerville Historic Cemetery, Barkerville, British Columbia, Canada
b. September 1, 1820 d. November 7, 1888