Tales From a Gold Rush Cemetery in Jackson, California: the Argonaut Mine Tragedy and Marie Pantalon

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  • Опубликовано: 8 ноя 2024

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  • @dawnac6453
    @dawnac6453 Месяц назад +138

    You’re not joking at all. I’m a female miner and it’s SUPER hard work and I own and operate my own hard rock mines. I never got into the surface placer stuff even though it’s like much much easier and i simply don’t like the open pit mines where they use dozers and excavators. I just don’t see that as being TRUE mining so yep I just do the hard rock mining.
    As far as the pants, I go through a pair of pants in about a month! But I prefer wearing those military type cargo pants because of all the pockets in those. I can carry the smaller stuff that I use stuffed into my pockets while I’m climbing up and down my ladders in the mine. Not long ago I found those real heavy duty cargo type work pants that’s made out of a heavy duty denim and is insulated for cold weather. Thier very durable and they cost ALOT more but at least they last longer than just a month or so.

    • @drkskyes
      @drkskyes Месяц назад +16

      Greatest respect for what you do. It is very hard work and often with little reward.

    • @MoeLarrycurly1
      @MoeLarrycurly1 Месяц назад +6

      👍🏼👍🏼

    • @ShariAbner1
      @ShariAbner1 Месяц назад +3

      Are you writing a book!!!!! You don't know nothing about mining try coal mining that hard ????

    • @FASKY2788
      @FASKY2788 Месяц назад +5

      Can I work for you? FREE!

    • @movingforwardfco1587
      @movingforwardfco1587 Месяц назад +4

      Awsomeness!!!

  • @mikealvarado654
    @mikealvarado654 Месяц назад +34

    I gave you a standing ovation when you rattled off the names on that plaque.

  • @robertjones2282
    @robertjones2282 Месяц назад +68

    My Great Grandparents were from Kotor Crnagora and migrated to Jackson,Ca . My Great Grandfather worked in the Argonuat mine and died at 27. He is buried at the Serbian Orthodox Church in Jackson in the Miners section.

  • @ToriLynnH
    @ToriLynnH Месяц назад +50

    Born and raised in Jackson on top of one of those mines.

  • @ronbyrd1616
    @ronbyrd1616 Месяц назад +30

    Wonderhussey, ur still my favorite "gold digger" ! 😊 !

  • @Samtzu
    @Samtzu Месяц назад +37

    Since you're in Jackson, swing on down Hwy 49 and hit Angels Camp, Jackass Hill, and Columbia.... you will be smothered in Gold Rush history there.... oh, and up Hwy 4 to Murphy's as well. After travelling the World, the USA, and Canada, I still wound up here.... my home stomping grounds. You will enjoy it.

    • @gregwilliams386
      @gregwilliams386 Месяц назад +2

      I love Columbia for the locking iron shutters on all the doors and windows.

    • @dougtodd305
      @dougtodd305 Месяц назад +3

      I was all over that area as a youth ,I was / am obsessed with antique bottles. My mother would go to Murphy's for clay . As I got older my best friends parents had a trailer that they kept year-round, so much native American ,and gold rush stuff in the 1960s

    • @Samtzu
      @Samtzu Месяц назад +1

      @@gregwilliams386 Yup.... I love it here...

    • @SimiNelsonFamily
      @SimiNelsonFamily Месяц назад +1

      Yes, Angels Camp is home of the celebrated jumping frog of Calaveras County.

  • @kiera_kayaks7521
    @kiera_kayaks7521 Месяц назад +19

    Now you're visiting all the little towns I hung out in as a child. But did not know about Miss pantaloon. Awesome

  • @drkskyes
    @drkskyes Месяц назад +21

    The Argonaut Mine disaster was the subject of an original play called "Gold Fire." The play, written by Laurence Rutter, did four presentations at the Volcano Amphitheater. If you follow our gal, SJ you know that Volcano has a Amphitheater, as she previously so exceptionally reported. After four presentations there, the play moved to the Historic Sutter Creek Theater and opened last night. Commenting on the play, Beth Barnard, who has a role in the play said, "It was such a powerful event in our county's history, and it gives us a chance to do something original."

    • @Jeff-jg7jh
      @Jeff-jg7jh Месяц назад +3

      I think SJ has been there.

  • @whatsnewonthemountain
    @whatsnewonthemountain Месяц назад +8

    As a long time resident of Jackson, I appreciate your visit and edification about our history. Sorry it was so hot that day.

    • @Qbert2803
      @Qbert2803 Месяц назад +1

      She's from Death Valley though, I thought she could bare our climate !

  • @doubledforge
    @doubledforge Месяц назад +5

    Another fascinating history lesson, told by a very intriguing storyteller! Thank you for sharing!

  • @mooneyman13
    @mooneyman13 Месяц назад +6

    Hello my fellow Gunderson alum, Sarah. I’ve lived in Jackson for 30 years and my wife volunteers on the cemetery commitee. Lots of great gold rush history in this town and area. Enjoy your visit to Amador County!

  • @ronfeldman4386
    @ronfeldman4386 Месяц назад +1

    You have this amazing way of telling a story that shows me parts of California and Nevada that I didn't pay much attention to in the past.
    Thank you

  • @DaveBartholomew-uf6sm
    @DaveBartholomew-uf6sm Месяц назад +1

    I spent lots of time in Jackson back in the day, but never spent much time digging into its history. Instead of Encyclopedia Brittanica, we now have the wonders of RUclips, Google, and Wonderhussy to help us learn about our past. Wonderful video Sarah Jane and thanks for braving the heat in your pantalones to bring it to us.

  • @jimp.7286
    @jimp.7286 Месяц назад +5

    My boss at a computer company decades ago was a prospector in her free time. After her husband died she carried on, (tough lady),. She'd travel all the way from cachagua in the big sur mountains up to happy camp pulling a trailer,...to look for gold. Love hwy 49. It's been far too long away. Love this series. Cheers. 👍

  • @dieterkoch6563
    @dieterkoch6563 Месяц назад +18

    One of your best and funniest videos! Americans in general know so little of world affairs that it is wonderful to see their edification. By the way, her birthday is Bastille day.

  • @proteusnz99
    @proteusnz99 Месяц назад +4

    Thank you for the wonderful story of Madame Pantalon. You find so many interesting by-ways of history. Good tribute to the Argonaut miners. ❤👍😎

  • @trampfossil
    @trampfossil Месяц назад +35

    that 30 million was at $35.00/ ounce.....2,057,142,857. at today's prices...WOW

    • @kensmith2839
      @kensmith2839 Месяц назад +5

      The price of gold from 1860 to 1900 was $20.67 per oz. so the dollar amount would be even higher...

    • @Jeff-jg7jh
      @Jeff-jg7jh Месяц назад +5

      @@kensmith2839 There might still be another 10 million abandoned in the mine today.

    • @gordbaker896
      @gordbaker896 Месяц назад +1

      2 Billion U$ plus

    • @65895555
      @65895555 Месяц назад +1

      Yes … but it will take 1 Billion in today’s money to clean up the area.

    • @toddstory5018
      @toddstory5018 Месяц назад +1

      Wasn't gold 12.00 an oz for most time

  • @georgetreisbach3849
    @georgetreisbach3849 Месяц назад +21

    Tight pants are like a cheap hotel... No Ballroom.

  • @onedollah49
    @onedollah49 Месяц назад +8

    Thank you, very entertaining video.

  • @OBMGalaxy14-qu6ml
    @OBMGalaxy14-qu6ml Месяц назад

    I think folks of all nations will forgive you for giving your best effort to articulate names, places and other words. You are awsome, please continue in standard Hussey fashion and form.

  • @bobmctague3713
    @bobmctague3713 Месяц назад +4

    Fascinating video. I love all the obscure but important history of the west that I learn from your videos.

  • @williamjenkins9
    @williamjenkins9 Месяц назад +3

    There it is… you are a “treasure” of information…. and a pleasure to catch twice a week … with an infectious presentation that Hewell Houser would appreciate I’m sure…. I am glad I found you, although now I can’t get enough and can’t wait for Wednesday …. Thanks WonderHussy ….

  • @richwhitaker1506
    @richwhitaker1506 Месяц назад +3

    Wonderhussy has done some 🔥 hot stories before but I think this one was pushing her limits. Hope she quickly slipped into a cooler outfit and popped open a cold brew or two. Thanks for another historical lesson. Keep cool, Sarah ❤❤❤

  • @13699111
    @13699111 Месяц назад +3

    My first thought about the pants even before the video was over, radiation, pollution, dust , protection,HA!!! Another lesson in shut up just listen and learn . Thank you for posting another great adventure video wonderhussy 🎉

  • @loymontgomery7050
    @loymontgomery7050 Месяц назад +4

    A different kind of comment. Noticed the cemetery style is very different than most, interesting. Had a lot of raised concrete plots. Thank you for a very interesting story, as usual!

    • @rossr6616
      @rossr6616 Месяц назад +1

      “she was a Groundbreaker…” was perfect for a Miner!

  • @pappyroxx1841
    @pappyroxx1841 Месяц назад +2

    Oh my gosh!!! Just got home and my whole mood got happy when I heard your theme song Ms Hussy!!😅❤
    Such a weekly treat you, you are!!!!🥳

  • @greenspiraldragon
    @greenspiraldragon Месяц назад +27

    Madam Pantalon 'sthe third and final trial took a different turn, when an organization of suffragists became interested in her cause, and demonstrated in the streets to support her.
    She claimed at the jury trial that she was wearing pants when she landed on American soil. The jurors decided that there was nothing wrong with her attire, that too much talk about it was a waste of time, and that it was better to go hunting. Suize was relieved, but to put an end to it at once, she sent an official request to the authorities of Virginia City in order to obtain the right to wear pants. She was successful in her petition, which added to her fame. (from Wikipedia)

  • @GHE2005
    @GHE2005 Месяц назад +1

    That was most interesting & fun. I especially enjoy Marie's story. ✊🏽 Power to women's rights! Right on!💪🏽

  • @TreadTheNet
    @TreadTheNet 15 дней назад

    You are way more entertaining than the history channel. (even when History Channel used to mean something). Just your story telling, without the history is good...but adding your historical research just makes your content IMHO the best content that can be watched, on RUclips.

  • @brucekmules
    @brucekmules Месяц назад

    Thanks for the fun video about our hometown. We are big fans and love your videos. Especially this one!

  • @deanvinlove6095
    @deanvinlove6095 Месяц назад +1

    Thank you for your information about the missing deceased and information about these mines, May god bless them for their courage and dedication to their endeavors and bless their families for their sacrifices. May God bless their souls and take them to heaven. God Bless them all. I thank them for their service and sacrifice! Future generations are greatful or will be greatful for them .

  • @jake9705
    @jake9705 Месяц назад +2

    One of your best videos, WH! 🇺🇲

    • @ShouldaWaved
      @ShouldaWaved Месяц назад

      No way, some of her old old ones are the best when she was starting out, mush love wonderhussy, I like when she goes into those far out desolate locations, like some mining cabin or some alien landscape, that one where she says she likes mushrooms on her adventures, the canyon with all the weird topography

  • @starrytrish2347
    @starrytrish2347 Месяц назад

    I look forward to your vids every week! Thanks for sharing your journeys…😎

  • @davidlhamilton3305
    @davidlhamilton3305 Месяц назад

    One of your better presentations. I enjoyed it.

  • @deanvinlove6095
    @deanvinlove6095 Месяц назад

    Excellent tribute! You are one classy person! Thank you for your hard work and insight in your presentations of the truth about our nation and past history!!Bravo !!!

  • @lancesimmons3069
    @lancesimmons3069 Месяц назад

    As always, briiliant work. Informative & branded with your amazing eloquence & unique sense of humor.

  • @StanFarleyMusic
    @StanFarleyMusic Месяц назад

    Dear Ms. Wonderhussy, this video was soooooo good!!! Thank You!!!

  • @billyjoesmo8251
    @billyjoesmo8251 Месяц назад

    I love these videos very informative and very entertaining❤😊

  • @dougorlando1074
    @dougorlando1074 Месяц назад

    great episode, my grandparents were laid to rest in that cemetery, and I have visited it in the heat too. You did a great job with this one, as always.

  • @barbarasummers280
    @barbarasummers280 Месяц назад +8

    Even in the 50's-60's of the 1900's my aunt wore a mechanics jumpsuit, and that was totally unusual, she was a neat lady, actually she was my dads cousin, but since she was older, we called her aunt.

    • @rossr6616
      @rossr6616 Месяц назад +1

      my dads friends wife dressed that way as well, 1950’s, 1960’s
      Outdoorswoman she was

  • @ronaldgarnes8809
    @ronaldgarnes8809 Месяц назад

    Great History Lesson. One of your very best. Thanks🙄

  • @metalmullisha68
    @metalmullisha68 Месяц назад

    Wonderhussy - hi! you're videos are fantastic and I wanted to thank you for reminding me where I need to be! The desert! I thoroughly enjoy your quick wit and refreshing attitude, its awesome seriously. The world needs more Wonderhussytude! Please, never change!

  • @brendtoconnell6119
    @brendtoconnell6119 Месяц назад

    Your wonderful Wonderhussy. Thank you for sharing.

  • @trurayne7196
    @trurayne7196 20 дней назад

    I used to live in Jackson. It was so nice to see it again.that building wasn't there when i lived there. The wheel was opened.
    Glad to see they cleaned up the cemetery. The minors were in brick monument which were broken and fallen apart.

  • @dcw626364
    @dcw626364 Месяц назад

    Loved it Sarah! Great job!

  • @terriquotskuyva4594
    @terriquotskuyva4594 Месяц назад

    I so love these educational adventures with you Sarah !! When I have some extra money I would love to buy you dinner !! I think that’s the least I can do ❤

  • @wildcaliforniaghosttownsan9526
    @wildcaliforniaghosttownsan9526 Месяц назад

    Nice seeing it so preserved...

  • @ninachristoff1753
    @ninachristoff1753 Месяц назад

    Great story of Marie! Thank you for sharing.

  • @skyepilotte11
    @skyepilotte11 Месяц назад

    Well done Sarah...tribute to those miners that died.

  • @ralphcrosby4051
    @ralphcrosby4051 Месяц назад

    Thank you for another awesome adventure love the content stay safe 🎉

  • @wendygerrish4964
    @wendygerrish4964 Месяц назад

    A great story well told. Thank you Wonder Huss. Jackson is a nice town. One of my favs anyway.

  • @davidschonhardt4958
    @davidschonhardt4958 Месяц назад

    You are fantastic !!! The BEST videos anywhere.!!

  • @loreleiturgeon1062
    @loreleiturgeon1062 17 дней назад

    I usually watch your videos with my hubby on the big t.v then I go on my tablet later to like n comment if you notice sometimes people don't watch all the way thru I'm one of them lol. Thanks for another great video

  • @StephenBaylor-kl8wx
    @StephenBaylor-kl8wx Месяц назад

    First time watcher marvelous tour guide interesting nice details

  • @richardwarnas4293
    @richardwarnas4293 Месяц назад

    I love your content, this is a good one!thank you for your suffering in that heath.

  • @jimmycogsdil9518
    @jimmycogsdil9518 Месяц назад

    One of your best, Thank You ❤

  • @tommyleejohnson7308
    @tommyleejohnson7308 Месяц назад

    Really great video. I enjoy your historical tour of the American West.

  • @GrammelVideo
    @GrammelVideo Месяц назад

    Thank you Sara for reading all the names on the marker that was very decent of you.

  • @Judy-b4e
    @Judy-b4e Месяц назад +1

    💕Fascinating story , you have a wonderful Italian accent !

  • @Nostrudoomus
    @Nostrudoomus Месяц назад +7

    The BEST thing to do in GOLD country is to visit the many natural caves in the area and repel down into the large caverns!😅

  • @anastash7900
    @anastash7900 Месяц назад +1

    My Dad used to live in Jackson! Check out Fiddletown while you’re at it. My family used to have a gold claim about 6 miles up from there. Love your channel and the history you give of the places visited.
    A few miles up the road from Fiddletown on the left side of Fiddletown road, you’ll see an old cement cattle watering trough. There used to be an old cowboy friend of the family called Bill Soto and his dog Jack that used to live in an old green farmhouse there. Many good memories including homemade deer and rabbit jerky! After he sold it, they used the old house for some John Wayne movie and blew the place up for the movie. I have my memories though!

  • @jmork0
    @jmork0 Месяц назад +2

    More awesome history for one who has only been living here a short while.
    And so, you, Miss Adventure, are invited to the Chili Contest Festival at The Red Neck Yacht Club at 25570 Hiway 88, Pioneer, California, Saturday, October 5th, 4pm until 9, for an afternoon of Live Music, Community, Dancing and above all, Red Neck Chili. As usual, we are super friendly and BYOB.

  • @diannehortonpong1388
    @diannehortonpong1388 Месяц назад

    My aunt & uncle worked at the Jackson Lodge (hwy. 49) during 2010-2011. I used to live 3 counties up on Hwy. 49 in Auburn, CA. My husband and I have spent ALOT of time in Jackson, CA and I miss that place!

  • @svenswwis436
    @svenswwis436 Месяц назад

    Thank you for reading all those names very respectful.

  • @jacksrbetter1870
    @jacksrbetter1870 Месяц назад

    Howdy Sarah,
    Sorry I almost missed ya, I've been busy cleaning up from the hurricane. Thanks for sharing the journey, I really enjoy the stories the way you tell em. Stay safe young lady,

  • @awakened3651
    @awakened3651 Месяц назад

    Love your esoteric entertaining history rambles.

  • @kensmith2839
    @kensmith2839 Месяц назад

    Thanks for another amazing adventure. Hello Sarah's mom and grandma.

  • @TotalZen522
    @TotalZen522 Месяц назад

    Interesting story as always!!!!! ❤thanks!!!!

  • @ddoppster
    @ddoppster Месяц назад +11

    Jackson's great, wander over to Sutter Creek, they have a few tales to tell, too

  • @amexna
    @amexna Месяц назад

    Your theme song is so perfect and catchy, I love it.

  • @genechronister7085
    @genechronister7085 Месяц назад +1

    Another awesome vid! Stay safe

  • @Michael_Dohrman
    @Michael_Dohrman Месяц назад

    Keep it up WH. Amazing research.

  • @kplante7881
    @kplante7881 Месяц назад

    Excellent…. Thanks for sharing!

  • @jaybolsega1861
    @jaybolsega1861 26 дней назад

    Playing checkers with the dead! Funny😊 Are those your hiking flip flops? J/k.
    Enjoyed the video.

  • @Amber0220
    @Amber0220 Месяц назад +1

    I live in Sacramento and have been to Jackson several times and Sutter creek. Such cute towns and have several cute shops. I use to buy alot of black hills gild from Jackson. Thanks for the video.

  • @hoborobprospecting
    @hoborobprospecting Месяц назад

    Very cool. Thanks for the journey.

  • @k.cashman427
    @k.cashman427 Месяц назад +1

    Great story. Thank you.

  • @DuaneTheOakHirst
    @DuaneTheOakHirst Месяц назад

    Great Video, loved every second of it.
    Another part time gold miner out.

  • @richardamersbach6356
    @richardamersbach6356 9 дней назад

    Nice job it was fascinating

  • @gregraburn51
    @gregraburn51 Месяц назад +1

    awesome as always thank you

  • @AllenCheck
    @AllenCheck Месяц назад

    Great vid thanks wonderhussy!

  • @DoctorBillTheRadioMan
    @DoctorBillTheRadioMan Месяц назад +14

    No Shirts No Shoes No Service
    They say nothing about No Pants. Take them off.

  • @kc.bee.
    @kc.bee. Месяц назад +3

    Hope you check out Preston Castle right down the road in Ione. Hank Williams was a child ward of the State there when it was Preston School of Industry. Such a fascinating history!

  • @deanvinlove6095
    @deanvinlove6095 Месяц назад

    Sounds like a movie in the making. Love Marie, and love the story, maybe you should play the lead ! I’d love to see you in a movie! You would be awesome!! Think about it! You are the perfect person for this role !! Love you Sarah 🎉!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @NomadicBrian
    @NomadicBrian Месяц назад +9

    'Get me out of these pants!' ... 'Why certainly! Nyuck! Nyuck!' 🤣

  • @CharlieA-q4y
    @CharlieA-q4y Месяц назад

    I've been to Jackson several times. I love driving on Highway 88 over Carson Pass to Lake Tahoe or beyond. I saw Toto at the Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort in 2013. Great gig!

  • @ogarvin7064
    @ogarvin7064 Месяц назад

    Thanks for another interesting trip down memory lane. Reminds me of my years at Magma Copper Co. , San Manuel, AZ,. back in the 1970''s. Be careful out there!

  • @TheSteveBoyd
    @TheSteveBoyd Месяц назад

    I always enjoy your videos so much, and this one was especially entertaining - in spite of your state of overdress.😂 I laughed out loud several times. Keep up the great work! ☮❤

  • @tedwhitford9381
    @tedwhitford9381 Месяц назад

    back in the day. rip marie. you're a ledgend

  • @ralphpatrick3071
    @ralphpatrick3071 Месяц назад +1

    Thanks for the history lesson! I live just 8 miles from Jackson in Pine Grove.

  • @glamperjan
    @glamperjan Месяц назад

    Yeah I don't think I've ever seen you in pants! You still rock them! Interesting story about the mine.❤

  • @christinafofina1979
    @christinafofina1979 Месяц назад

    The ending. 😂😂😂 Kinda reminds me of Elsa in Taylor Sheridan’s 1883 when she paid the immigrant German seamstress a piece of gold from her bracelet to make her a pair of pants. Can’t cowboy in a petticoat. Lol. Such a great series. Loved this fascinating story. Thanks for sweltering and suffering to bring it to us. 👏😆💗

  • @danielalamo2075
    @danielalamo2075 Месяц назад +3

    If you are still in the area, the town of West Point is having their Lumberjack festival October 5th. My wife will be riding side saddle in the parade.

  • @michaeldescalso211
    @michaeldescalso211 Месяц назад +5

    Argonaut Mine closed in 1942, 20 years after the disaster.

  • @jerrykeenan1848
    @jerrykeenan1848 Месяц назад

    You did a great job on the names!! Most people would have destroyed them. Thanks

  • @stellatuifao2
    @stellatuifao2 Месяц назад +1

    Wonderhussy Happy Friday and here we are for New Adventures 😂😂

  • @ronclinton766
    @ronclinton766 Месяц назад +10

    A+ Silver Sarah🤩 Gold is at an all-time hight silver is $20 an ounce below it's all-time high. Tell Ross if he mines his lead and silver to make 1 ounce Wonderhussy pure silver bars, limited edition💲💲💲 Thanks, for wearing pants a lot of religious women can't wear pants🤔

  • @djoldskool5763
    @djoldskool5763 Месяц назад

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Always something interesting on this channel.

  • @raistlinsmagic
    @raistlinsmagic Месяц назад

    Thank you Wonderhussy. Very interesting.

  • @barbarasummers280
    @barbarasummers280 Месяц назад +17

    You wear the wrong kind of pants! Never skinny jeans, never....