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Early Governor Jones signature on mining stock

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Early Governor Jones signature on mining stock
1) Ruby Hill Tunnel and Mining Company. Number 139 issued in 1883 to J. E. Jones. Signed by Henry Mitchell president and Jones as secretary. Early stock. Cancelled. James Edward Jones settled in Nevada in 1869 where he worked in mining and agriculture. This is only a few years after he arrived in this state! He would be the eighth Governor of Nevada from 1895 to 1896 when he died in office. 2) Unissued Ruby Hill Tunnel and Mining Company. 3) Tambien Mining Company. Number 35 issued to A. P. Cox for 1000 shares in 1873. Beautiful company imprint states it was incorporated on June 27, 1872. Signed by JHH Williams president and David Wilder secretary.City: Ruby HillCounty: EurekaState: NV