Dexter, James Vila Público Deposited
Born near New Orleans. Served with Union Army during the Civil War. Married to Lisette Maria DeBar with four daughters. Denver banker and investor in mining properties.
Assembled a gem collection, sold after his death to the Field Museum in Chicago.
He bought an 1804 dollar at auction in 1885 for $1000. He stamped a D in a cloud on the reverse to identify it. It was sold to Roland G. Parvin, his son-in-law.
He died at Valley View Springs.
- 1836-08-04
- near New Orleans
- 1899-05-23