Did James W. Marshall profit from his gold discovery?
No
Yes
He became a millionaire
He owned a gold mine
Answer
Despite his significant discovery, neither James W. Marshall nor John Sutter ever profited from the gold find. The attention of gold seekers led to the mill falling into disrepair and never being used as intended.
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