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Surnames: Plunkett
Classification: Query
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I am looking for information on Joseph Roger Plunkett, also known as, J.R. Plunkett. He
was born in Walton, England in 1821. He came to America in about 1832. He first resided
in Saratoga Springs, NY but came to the Virginia City area in the early 1850's. He
died in Virginia City, May 29, 1865. During the time he lived in Virginia City, J.R. was a
delegate to the Nevada State Constitutional Convention in 1863. He fought in local Indian
Wars under Col. Jack Hays. He was also a Captain of the Emmett Guards. He died in
Virginia City on May 29, 1863, the same day his mother, Mary Anne Plunkett, died also in
Virginia City. They had a joint funeral. I am trying to find any more information I can
about him. I am particularly looking for a picture of him