José María Amador
José María Amador | |
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| Born | 1794 |
| Died | 1883 |
| Burial place | Gilroy, California |
| Occupation(s) | Gold miner, ranchero, soldier |
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José María Amador (1794 – 1883) was a Californio ranchero, gold miner, and soldier. Amador County and Amador City, both in California's Gold Country, are named after Amador, having found gold there in 1848. He is also the namesake of Amador Valley (home to the cities of Pleasanton and Dublin), a component of the Tri-Valley in Alameda County.