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Charles Miner Goodall

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American politician
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Captain Charles Goodall (1824–1899) was an American businessman and politician. Along with George Clement Perkins and Nelson, he founded the Pacific Coast Steamship Company.

Goodall, Nelson and Perkins controlled much of the shipping industry from Alaska to Mexico during the mid 19th century.

Goodall served as harbormaster of San Francisco 1861-1865 and then served in the California State Assembly 8th District 1871–1873.

Tomb

Goodall is buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Oakland, California. Serena M. Goodall (1832–1893), whose marker includes "Wife of Charles Goodall" is also buried there.

Charles Goodall Lee was named in honor of Charles Miner Goodall. Charles Goodall Lee's mother was set free from a probable life of slavery in California by Charles Miner Goodall at the area of Monterey, California at a Methodist site.

References

  1. Kestenbaum, Lawrence. "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Goodacre to Gooddman".
  2. "Gum Moon Information-The Beginning". Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-06-22.

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