John B. Colton wearing Union Army captain's uniform

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  John B. Colton wearing Union Army captain's uniform

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  Note with item reads: "Capt. John B. Colton, 1861."

  (photDAG 11)

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  Portrait of Captain John B. Colton

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  A half-length oval-shaped studio portrait of Union Captain John B. Colton turned very slightly to the right. Colton is wearing his uniform, has his hair combed across his head, and has a mustache and narrow goatee. The photograph is mounted in a black case lined with dark red velvet, within a gilt-decorated, floral setting.

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  John B. Colton seated, wearing hat

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  Photographer's stamp on mat: "E. Codding" [Edgar Codding]. Date based on age of sitter and photograph type.

  (photDAG 5)

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  Cave Johnson Couts wearing Mexican War U.S. Army uniform

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  (photDAG 47)

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  John B. Colton standing with hands in pockets

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  John B. Colton (1831-1919) was a member of the Jayhawker Party of 36 gold miners who left Illinois for California in 1849. This image has been incorrectly identified in the past as a female miner. Date based on age of sitter and photograph type.

  (photDAG 2)

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  John B. Colton seated with gun on table at his elbow

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  Date based on age of sitter and photograph type.

  (photDAG 8)