This sketch was featured in an 1888 issue of the Oakland Enquirer. James Gamble was the founder of Piedmont and was best known for his contributions to the transcontinental telegraph project.

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Transcontinental Telegraph Pioneer

James Gamble was a leading figure in the completion of the transcontinental telegraph. He led operations at Overland Telegraph Company and Western Union, and was the founder of Piedmont, California.

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This sketch was featured in an 1888 issue of the Oakland Enquirer. James Gamble was the founder of Piedmont and was best known for his contributions to the transcontinental telegraph project.

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Transcontinental Telegraph Pioneer

James Gamble was a leading figure in the completion of the transcontinental telegraph. He led operations at Overland Telegraph Company and Western Union, and was the founder of Piedmont, California.

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Emmett Otto Peterson weds Violet Draper Gamble

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Violet Draper Gamble born c. Sep 1885

Violet Draper Gamble was born circa September 1885. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Violet Draper Gamble.

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