Question: Information on Railroad workers?
From: "Dr. Kevin Bradshaw" actordoc@comcast.net
My great-grandfather, Thomas Jefferson Bradshaw worked on the Transcontinental RR back in 1865-69, along with his brother, Joel I believe. I believe he began working on it when he was living near Marysville in a place called Grand Island. I believe he also went all the way to Promontory. Are there any documents, records, payroll accounts, etc., that can verify where and when he worked on the project? Thanks.
—Kevin B
posted from CPRR Discussion Group at 6:32 AM
3 Comments:
Of the various primary sources about the transcontinental railroad, the available surviving payroll records are at the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento, CA.
For other inquiries and general information see our railroad worker great-grandfathers webpage, including the resources section at the bottom.
Here are two examples of CPRR payroll records:
(1) Crocker Payroll, 2/1865
(2) Chinese Laborers, 3/1865
From: "Kevin Bradshaw" actordoc@comcast.net
Sincere thanks, this will help us in our search!
Kevin B
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