Hello, Many pioneers from the Ohio Valley joined the California Gold Rush. You can view some articles abstracted from the Steubenville papers and submitted by Sandy Day at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohjefogs/GoldRush.htm This abstract is one of many articles included in our quarterly newsletters for members. Hoping you find a long-lost ancestor. Jefferson County Chapter, OGS http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohjefogs Julia A. Krutilla fkrutill@weir.net