Dye, Job Francis, 1807-1883

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Mountain man. Went to California with Ewing Young (1832). Worked on John R. Cooper's rancho, ran store and distillery in Santa Cruz, Calif. Later made money as trader and merchant during Gold Rush. Recollections first printed in Santa Cruz newspaper (1866). This typescript is transcription by Dye's grandson, Thomas F. Butler, of former's published recollections.

From the description of "Early history and reminiscences of Job Francis Dye," 1866. (University of the Pacific). WorldCat record id: 34926112

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Birth 1807

Death 1883

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