Samuel Brannan

Journalist
BIRTHDAY
March 2,1819
Birthplace
Maine
Age
Mar 5,1889,age 70
Birth Sign
Pisces
BIRTHDAY
March 2,1819 (age Mar 5,1889,age 70)
Birthplace
Maine

About

American journalist, entrepreneur, and founder and publisher of the California Star. He was considered the first millionaire of the California Gold Rush era.

Before Fame

While working as a printer's apprentice during his teen years, he converted to the Mormon faith. He established his first newspaper, a Latter Day Saints publication, when he was twenty-five years old.

Trivia

He was credited with developing and expanding the city of San Francisco, where he owned much land during the Gold Rush.

Family Life

His marriage to Anna Eliza Corwin ended in 1872.

Associated With

Like Brigham Young, he was a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints.