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Title: John C. Gibson Papers,
Date (inclusive): 1847-1879
Box Number: 206
Creator:
Gibson, John C.
Repository:
California State Library
Sacramento, California
Language:
English.
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[Identification of item], John C. Gibson Papers, California State Library.
Gibson, John C.
River steamers--California--Sacramento
Voyages to the Pacific coast
California--Gold discoveries
Gold mines and mining--California
Pioneers--California
Correspondence.
John C. Gibson came to California by ship from New York in 1851. In 1852-53 he mined for gold. From 1855, he was engaged in
riverboating on the Sacramento River between the cities of Sacramento, Marysville, and San Francisco. He was part owner of
the Kate Bateman, also serving as its Chief Engineer. In 1861, he worked for the California Steam Navigation Company and captained
the Defiance.
- Gibson, John C.
- Gibson, John C., Mrs.