In 1860, the Plummers decided to move to California, and Marston went with them, arriving in San Francisco in May 1860. Upon his arrival, he was made a captain and hired out to sea. His initial voyages were in the coastal lumber trade which stretched from California to Puget Sound in Washington.
In 1860, the Plummers chose to relocate to California, and Marston accompanied them, arriving in San Francisco in May 1860. Upon his arrival, he was appointed captain and hired out to sail. His initial voyages were in the coastal timber trade that spanned from California to Puget Sound in Washington.