Hey guys,

I'm researching the life of John A. Stone, Joe Bowers or Old Put for a longer paper on songs and music of the California Gold Rush. To that end I was wondering where the article in the Tombstone News had its information from. Also, do any of you know if there is any hard evidence/proper sources regarding biographical facts on John A. Stone or are they all more or less anecdotal? Finally, what do we know about the Sierra Nevada Rangers?

Thanks so much guys!