San Luis Obispo-El Dorado County CA Archives Obituaries.....Wimmer, Peter Leboyteaux August 17, 1892
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Sacramento Bee, August 18, 1892
"PETER WEIMER [sic] DEAD. He Was With Marshall When Gold Was Discovered.

Special to The Bee.

Cambria (Cal.).  August 18. - Peter Weimer, a pioneer, aged 82, died at the
residence of his brother-in-law, John Phippanear [?] Josephine, this county,
yesterday.  He drove over from Visalia about two weeks ago, and appeared
completely exhausted when he arrived.  He took to bed and never rallied [sallied?].

Deceased was at Coloma, El Dorado county, with Mr. Marshall when gold was first
discovered in this State, and his wife, who died some time ago, always carried
on her person the piece of gold found on that memorable occasion, and though
often offered fabulous prices would never part with so interesting a souvenir. 
Deceased was at one time considered wealthy, but like a good many more 49ers,
was too liberal for his own good." END

Additional Comments:
"Sacramento Bee" [Sacramento, California]. August 18, 1892 [Thursday], page
1,column 5.

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