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Explore the compelling diary of James Mason, born on February 25, 1824, in Ireland and who passed away in September 1851 near Grass Valley, California. This narrative chronicles his departure from Cambridge, Ohio, on April 8, 1850, as he joined the Cambridge-California Mining Company No. 2, organized on March 18, 1850. Read about his arrival in Hangtown (Placerville), California, on September 14, 1850, and gain insight into the life and challenges faced by 19th-century pioneers during the Gold Rush.
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Diary of James Mason James Mason: Born 02/25/1824 Desert Cret Downs Ireland Died 09/1851 Near Grass Valley, California James Mason left Cambridge, Ohio on 04/08/1850 As a member of the Cambridge-California Mining Company No. 2 Organized on 03/18/1850 Arrived in Hangtown (Placerville) California 09/14/1850