Dear Tim: What an interesting question! I looked through the indexes of my 'historical' books, and none had a peanut shop listed. One hardship is that so many of my early history books are not indexed, so I didn't check them. Maybe Ruth's encyclopedia has the answer for you! Good luck, PJ ListMom - Rootsweb Sponsor TIM I PURDY wrote: > > Quincy Union, Quincy, Plumas County, California 14 July 1866 3;2 > > Sawpit Plat. Times are lively at this time. Three saloons, one public > house and two peanut shops <snipped...> > > Okay, can someone explain to me a peanut shop? This is the first time I > have come across this. > > Thanks, > > Tim Purdy > Susanville, CA 96130 > [email protected] > > ==== CA-GOLDRUSH Mailing List ==== > Automatic Administrative Reminder: > There is a web page devoted to holding queries for the > "Most Wanted of our Lost in California Ancestors" for > members of this mailing list. Visit: > <http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/8861/goldrush98.htm> > Short entries generally get the most attention.