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 when it was part of the Republic of Mexico, and acquired Rancho Jurupa.
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- Statesman
- U.S. and Mexican citizen
- John G. Nichols
Benjamin Davis Wilson (1 de diciembre de 1811 - 11 de marzo de 1878) fue un político, trampero y comerciante de pieles estadounidense, conocido por los nativos americanos como "Don Benito" debido a la manera benévola en la que llevaba sus asuntos. Contrajo matrimonio con Ramona Yorba, hija de Bernardo Yorba, un terrateniente rico y prominente.
- Ramona Yorba (primer matriomonio), Margaret Hereford
- 1 de diciembre de 1811, Wilson County, Tennessee, Estados Unidos
- 11 de marzo de 1878, San Gabriel, California
- Estadounidense
Lifetime of Achievement – Benjamin Davis Wilson. Dedicated to the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Davis Wilson. A classic rags to riches American success story. At fifteen travelled solo 300 miles TN to Yazoo, MS; later 2,000 miles to Santa Fe, NM.
Benjamin Davis Wilson fue un político, trampero y comerciante de pieles estadounidense, conocido por los nativos americanos como "Don Benito" debido a la manera benévola en la que llevaba sus asuntos.
1 de dic. de 2021 · The Story of Benjamin Davis “Don Benito” Wilson. Tennessee-born Benjamin Davis Wilson traveled to Los Angeles in 1841 as part of the Workman-Rowland Party (along with Jacob Frankfurt, the first known Jewish settler of Los Angeles). Wilson’s initial plan was to book passage on a boat to China, but this plan went up in smoke ...
The Battle of Chino, [1] a skirmish of the Mexican–American War occurred on September 26–27, 1846, during which 24 Americans led by Benjamin D. Wilson, who were hiding in the adobe house of Rancho Santa Ana del Chino, were captured by a group of about 50 Californios. [2] Background