It also provides an account of his life in the Sonoma area between 1850 and 1852. For those wishing to better understand the life and culture of gold miners in California, this database can provide valuable insight. One Man's Gold. McGraw-Hill Co., 1930. Obituaries from the Palm Beach Post, 1998-1999.
Many genealogists love to pore over a packet of estate settlement papers.
In this file of loose papers one frequently finds the actual will of an ancestor and other important probate papers. Beyond a doubt, the original packet is an extremely valuable source. However, various court order and record books are usually found in addition to the original papers. In some cases these books are the only records available. Regardless of the availability of the packet, these bound volumes should be referenced.