WebResidence of Don Benito Wilson (Benjamin Davis Wilson). The note at the bottom of the page states that the home was in San Gabriel. The location of the residence for this record is given as, the City of San Marino, in the San Gabriel River Valley. Type Image Format 1 photograph :b&w Photographic prints Identifier 00024426 WebDon Benito Wilson (nee Benjamin Davis Wilson) is remembered as the namesake of Mount Wilson, but few know he was the second mayor of Los Angeles, that his landholdings become the sites of Pasadena, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Riverside and more. As Captain Wilson, he fought to defend Los Angeles in the Mexican War of 1846-1847, was taken ...
Don Benito Wilson: From Mountain Man to Mayor, Los Ange…
WebNov 3, 2012 · Altadena’s American roots date to the period immediately following statehood, when settlers began tapping water sources in its canyons. Benjamin Eaton began developing water systems for Don Benito Wilson and Dr. John Griffin, who purchased the 14,000 acre San Pasqual Rancho (eventually developed into Pasadena, South … WebMay 16, 2016 · Don Benito Wilson owned gold and silver mines in Southern California (yes, Southern California) and was one of the largest Vintners and citrus growers in the … moseb ethiopian resturant
Don Benito Wilson - California State Military Museum
Benjamin Davis Wilson (December 1, 1811 – March 11, 1878), commonly known as Don Benito Wilson, was an American-Mexican politician, fur trapper, and ranchero of California. Born in Tennessee, Wilson eventually settled in Alta California, became a Mexican resident, married into a prominent … See more Rancho Jurupa Wilson came to California with the Workman-Rowland Party in 1841 seeking passage to China. In 1842, Wilson bought a key portion of Rancho Jurupa from See more He gave several acres of property to his son-in-law James de Barth Shorb which he named San Marino, and developed other parts of the … See more WebSelect search scope, currently: catalog all catalog, articles, website, & more in one search; catalog books, media & more in the Stanford Libraries' collections; articles+ journal articles & other e-resources WebActors J.C. Levi as Don Benito Wilson,left, and Gus Lynch as Dr. John Griffin rehearse a scene in the documentary "Eaton's Water," filmed at the Los Angeles County Arboretum … mineralization of lignin