He retired to a farm in Rocky River.
He was 87 and, until last year, lived in Rocky River, Ohio.
It is still possible to pan for gold in the rivers around the town, including the Rocky River.
Meet me at the forks of Rocky River at dawn.
It is named for a nearby creek that eventually flows into the Rocky River.
Around 1856 Rocky River was a thriving gold field town with an estimated 4,000 to 5,000 miners and their families.
Rocky River, at its peak supported 20 hotels, numerous boarding houses, stores, churches and schools.
He also ran a furniture store in Rocky River, Ohio.
The area is drained by the Rocky River, which is relatively small and generally shallow.
In 1852 gold was discovered at Rocky River and by 1856 there were 5,000 miners operating there.