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The 3 pages that link to James W. Marshall, each with the reason it gives.

• California Gold RushRelated: His find began the rush, though he gained little from it.

• John SutterRelated: Marshall’s discovery on Sutter’s property set off events that rapidly undermined Sutter’s control of it.

• Samuel BrannanRelated: Marshall’s discovery supplied the news Brannan broadcast to encourage migration.