Not a 49er, Your Story
You are here: Home » Not a 49er, Your Story July 21st, 2012 This was my first requested story I wrote for a reader who entered information in the Design a Story section. He wanted it posted here. You can have one done too. Just click on the Design a Story link to provide some details and have your own story posted for free. Read the Be in Your Own Story link. Not a 49er Not a 49er For my family and the love we have shared over the centuries, starting here. The ships were being prepped to set sail from New York on their way to California, "GOLD, THERE'S GOLD THERE IN CALIFORNIA!" a voice rang out in the hordes of people working their way to several ships that were getting ready to make the long journey west in search of wealth and prosperity. It was the great gold rush of 1849. People from all over the world, including my great, great, great grandfather, decided to make the trip to the region from North America by way of New York. California was one...