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'''Niles Searls''' (1825 |
'''Niles Searls''' (1825 – 1907) was born in [[Rensselaerville, NY]]. |
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Between 1847 and 1849 he travelled to California as part of the Gold Rush, and settled in the town of Nevada (which later became known as [[Nevada City]]), where he practiced law. |
Between 1847 and 1849 he travelled to California as part of the Gold Rush, and settled in the town of Nevada (which later became known as [[Nevada City]]), where he practiced law. |
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Revision as of 11:19, 14 March 2009
Niles Searls (1825 – 1907) was born in Rensselaerville, NY.
Between 1847 and 1849 he travelled to California as part of the Gold Rush, and settled in the town of Nevada (which later became known as Nevada City), where he practiced law.
In 1869 he wrote a short book: "Coast to coast by railroad: The journey of Niles Searls--May, 1869",[1] about his experiences during the arduous trip.
He became the 14th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of California. He also served in the California Senate.
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- ^ Coast to coast by railroad: The journey of Niles Searls--May, 1869