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Trinity area explored by Major Pearson B. Reading in 1849

DT Data Page #: 
1
Newspaper: 
Humboldt Times
Newspaper Date: 
11/22/1953
Page #: 
6
Item Type: 
History
Place: 
TEXT: 
RFD Genzoli - article says Major Pierson B. Reading explored the Trinity area in 1849, trapping expedition. In June 1849 he went on an exploring sortie & that's when he found gold in the gravel bars. When news of this discovery reached Sacramento, it touched off a rush to the Trinity. This generated efforts to find a shorter easier route to the Trinity from the coast.
Key Words: 
Trinity, Major Pearson B. Reading