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The first child born in the city of
Virginia was a daughter of John H. and Levina S. Tilton,
on the first day of April, 1860. Mr. Tilton was then
living in a house, built by himself, on the Original
Opera House lot. The child was named Virginia in honor
of the new mining camp. Mr. Tilton crossed the plains
the previous summer, reaching this place September 1st,
and lived for a while in their wagon. The following March
he built a house on the lot where the child was born.
The first dollar he earned was by carrying mortar for
the Ophir Mining Company, who were putting up an office.
His wife at the same time earned $2.50 with her
needle.
History of Nevada Thompson &
West - 1881
In Virginia City January 27,
to the wife of William Drysdale a son. Gold Hill
Daily News Saturday January 28, 1882
In Virginia City January 27, to the
wife of L. M. Lafrance a son.
Gold Hill Daily News
Saturday January 28,
1882
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