Was born at Leesburgh, Loudoun County, Virginia, February 12, 1825. At the age of twelve years he removed with his parents to Knox County, Ohio, where he remined until he reached his majority. His early years were passed in school, until the proper time arrived for him to decide upon what trade he should learn. He was apprenticed to a tailor, and before reaching his twenty-first year had thoroughly mastered his trade. In 1846 he went to Cincinnati, and for one year followed the business. The next year was passed in like manner at Madison, Indiana, and then he settled in Lawrenceburgh, in the same State, and remained six years. While in the latter place he formed a partnership with James McCormick, and they carried on an extensive business as merchant tailors.
In 1852 Mr. Breece came to California, by way of the plains, and settled at Hangtown (Placerville), El Dorado County, arriving at the latter place on the 4th of August, that year. During the succeeding four years he was engaged in mining at different points in the county, and in 1857 came to Placer County, locating at Forest Hill. He has since that time resided permanently at the latter place. His years of experience in the mines places him in the front rank as a practical miner. He is at present largely interested in the Paragon Mine, owned by Breece & Wheeler, which is a valuable one, and has yielded large returns to its owners.
Mr. Breece was married to Miss Margaret Bowen, a native of Wales, on the 9th day of August, 1866. After many years enjoying the profits of the Paragon Mine, he is well situated to most happily pass the remainder of his life in the ease and comfort of a well-spent manhood.
History of Placer County
page 231
As of the close of the year 1881 it produced about $13,000 a month in gold, mostly profit as only a few men are employed in the mine.
In 1852 Mr. Breece came to California, by way of the plains, and settled at Hangtown (Placerville), El Dorado County, arriving at the latter place on the 4th of August, that year. During the succeeding four years he was engaged in mining at different points in the county, and in 1857 came to Placer County, locating at Forest Hill. He has since that time resided permanently at the latter place. His years of experience in the mines places him in the front rank as a practical miner. He is at present largely interested in the Paragon Mine, owned by Breece & Wheeler, which is a valuable one, and has yielded large returns to its owners.
Mr. Breece was married to Miss Margaret Bowen, a native of Wales, on the 9th day of August, 1866. After many years enjoying the profits of the Paragon Mine, he is well situated to most happily pass the remainder of his life in the ease and comfort of a well-spent manhood.
History of Placer County
page 231
As of the close of the year 1881 it produced about $13,000 a month in gold, mostly profit as only a few men are employed in the mine.
Was born at Leesburgh, Loudoun County, Virginia, February 12, 1825. At the age of twelve years he removed with his parents to Knox County, Ohio, where he remined until he reached his majority. His early years were passed in school, until the proper time arrived for him to decide upon what trade he should learn. He was apprenticed to a tailor, and before reaching his twenty-first year had thoroughly mastered his trade. In 1846 he went to Cincinnati, and for one year followed the business. The next year was passed in like manner at Madison, Indiana, and then he settled in Lawrenceburgh, in the same State, and remained six years. While in the latter place he formed a partnership with James McCormick, and they carried on an extensive business as merchant tailors.
In 1852 Mr. Breece came to California, by way of the plains, and settled at Hangtown (Placerville), El Dorado County, arriving at the latter place on the 4th of August, that year. During the succeeding four years he was engaged in mining at different points in the county, and in 1857 came to Placer County, locating at Forest Hill. He has since that time resided permanently at the latter place. His years of experience in the mines places him in the front rank as a practical miner. He is at present largely interested in the Paragon Mine, owned by Breece & Wheeler, which is a valuable one, and has yielded large returns to its owners.
Mr. Breece was married to Miss Margaret Bowen, a native of Wales, on the 9th day of August, 1866. After many years enjoying the profits of the Paragon Mine, he is well situated to most happily pass the remainder of his life in the ease and comfort of a well-spent manhood.
History of Placer County
page 231
As of the close of the year 1881 it produced about $13,000 a month in gold, mostly profit as only a few men are employed in the mine.
In 1852 Mr. Breece came to California, by way of the plains, and settled at Hangtown (Placerville), El Dorado County, arriving at the latter place on the 4th of August, that year. During the succeeding four years he was engaged in mining at different points in the county, and in 1857 came to Placer County, locating at Forest Hill. He has since that time resided permanently at the latter place. His years of experience in the mines places him in the front rank as a practical miner. He is at present largely interested in the Paragon Mine, owned by Breece & Wheeler, which is a valuable one, and has yielded large returns to its owners.
Mr. Breece was married to Miss Margaret Bowen, a native of Wales, on the 9th day of August, 1866. After many years enjoying the profits of the Paragon Mine, he is well situated to most happily pass the remainder of his life in the ease and comfort of a well-spent manhood.
History of Placer County
page 231
As of the close of the year 1881 it produced about $13,000 a month in gold, mostly profit as only a few men are employed in the mine.
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