James Graham Fair

James Graham Fair (December 3, 1831 – December 28, 1894) was the overnight millionaire part-owner of the Comstock Lode, a United States Senator and a colorful real estate and railroad speculator.

Read more about James Graham Fair:  Early Life, South Pacific Coast Railroad, Political Career, Personal Life, Legacy

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