James Wilson Marshall Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for James Wilson Marshall, based on 1 World History Database records associated with United States of America.

1 records1848–18481 events1 places

Chronological biography

1848

Discovery of Gold24 January 1848

Economy / California Gold Rush Transit · Gold Discoverer · Sutter's Mill

Marshall discovers gold at Sutter's Mill, sharply increasing migration and transisthmian travel.

Titles and roles

Gold Discoverer

Record provenance

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