His mining venture went well : within two years he owned a mine , a ranch , and a bakery in Nevada City .
In 1852 , at age 19 , Plummer headed west to the gold fields of California .
Plummer 's mining venture went well : within two years he owned a mine , a ranch , and a bakery in Nevada City .
In 1852 , at age 19 , Plummer headed west to the gold fields of California .