|
From Main St. , East on Consolation and immediate left, .2 mile on Emigrant Road. Benjamin Ross(1822-1902) Sgt. Maj.,
Union Army. Served in Co. E, 1st Mass. Inf. during Mexican War. Came to California in 1850 and to Volcano in 1852. Was involved in mining, merchandising, banking and surveying. In
1872 he was appointed U. S. Deputy Surveyor for mines by Surveyor General, J.R. Hardenburgh. Elected to the Amador County Board of Supervisors in 1878.
|
|
