A question was forwarded on a mailing list that I receive. I have asked whether I can post the question in a few family history message boards. [quote] A FRIEND of mine wrote from Mexico: "A British miner resting at our San Julian silver-gold project near Guadalupe y Calvo in the Sierra Madre of Chihuahua, was called John Marshall." John, who came from Bristol, lived from 1852 to 1902. His workers wrote on his gravestone that they greatly appreciated him. Any help in identifying this miner would be much appreciated. Terry[/quote] [quote]Further to my query reagarding miner John Marshall I have attached pictures of his headstone and grave location. From the FreeBMD site it shows that a John Marshall was born in Bedminster (registration district of south Bristol) during the first quarter of 1850. This search has now created quite a bit of interest in the Mexico mining fraternity and I have also attached a transcription on the headstone below. The mining company where my friend works are drilling on the hill near John Marshall's grave as it contains a number of rich gold and silver veins. The San Julian exploration property and the John Marshall vein discovery are mentioned on the company's website www.fresnillopic.com My friend David Giles works for Penoles and its subsidiary Fresnillo plc. "Sacred To The Memory of John Augustus Marshall Borm in Bristol, England March 12, 1850 Died in San Julian, Mexico September 18, 1902 They Rest from their Labours And Their Works Do Follow Them "Como Un Testimonio DE Carino Este Recuerdo Los Empleados De El" The Spanish part can be translated as follows: "As a testimony of Affection We, His Employess Consecrate This Memory" This Spanish bit suggests that maybe he was a fairly significant member of the mining team. Best Wishes Terry[/quote] I have a couple of pictures of the grave but awaiting permission to post. I will pass on any information that is found on him Martin Briscoe Fort William M&LFHS | Gwynedd FHS (I have subscribed to the list but will unsubscribe after a week, so after that can you send any replies direct to me so I can pass them on)
Pictures of the grave here http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg140/J--M--B/JMGRAVE.jpg http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg140/J--M--B/HPIM5119a.jpg Martin Briscoe Fort William M&LFHS | Gwynedd FHS