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Findley Gold Mining Co. of Georgia Stock Certificate Plus One Extra

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Findley Gold Mining Co. of Georgia Stock Certificate Plus One Extra
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Lot of 2 issued to Geo. Codington. 1) Findley Gold Mining Co. of Georgia stock certificate. From a famous Dahlonega gold mine. No. 3624, issued in 1881 to Geo. Codington for 100 shares. Vignette of mine and works on a hillside. Signed by president D. Boors (?) and secretary Geo. Peabody. Not cancelled. 7 x 11.5" Many folds and two bent corners. The Findley Mine was an exceptionally important mine in the Georgia Gold Rush. The Findley Gold Mine was one of Dahlonega's most famous and productive mines for almost a century. Opened shortly before the Civil War and abandoned soon after the United States entered World War II. The celebrated Findley vein was discovered in 1858 by a man by the name of Charles Duncan, who was employed by Col. J. J. Findley to test for gold, and while thus employed found this rich vein. Prior to Duncan's discovery, vein mining was still relatively new in the area. Gold had been discovered near the Chestatee River in 1828, but the miners who flocked to north Georgia hoping to strike it rich panned the streambeds using placer mining tools and techniques. The Findley Gold Mining Company owned this precious piece of land from 1878 to 1885 when it was sold in a sheriff's sale. The Findley Ridge is considered the backbone of the Georgia Gold Belt. [Barnacles of Gold by Amerson] 2) New York & Ottawa Finance Company Certificate of Beneficial Interest. 1902. Issued under the last will and testament of George F. Codington, deceased. Date: 1881 City: Dahlonega State: Georgia HWAC# 68000