John Franklin Miller was a lawyer, businessman, and general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He represented California in the United States Senate from 1881 until his death. He was a p
Major General John Franklin Miller of 29th Indiana Infantry Regiment. From the Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs, Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress
The Wasp, May 7, 1881
The Wasp, May 14, 1881
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George Hearst was an American businessman, politician, and patriarch of the Hearst business dynasty. After growing up on a small farm in Missouri, he founded many mining operations and is known for de
John Franklin Miller (California politician)
…John Franklin Miller United States Senator from California In office March 4, 1881 – March 8, 1886 Preceded by Newton Booth Succeeded by George Hearst Member of the Indiana Senate In office 1861 Succeeded by John Reynolds Personal details Born November 21, 1831 South Bend, Indiana, U.S. Died March 8…
George Hearst
Ophir Mill ruins, Comstock Lode. The Ophir Mine is where Hearst made his first fortune, in 1859.
Homestake mines and mills in 1889
Phoebe Apperson Hearst in 1895