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Benjamin Davis Wilson
Birth: Dec. 1, 1811
Wilson County
Tennessee, USA
Death: Mar. 11, 1878

Founder of Mt. Wilson in Los Angeles, Big Bear, and prominent land owner. He was also the first elected mayor of Los Angeles. Maternal Grandfather of World War II General George S. Patton, Jr. 
 
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 Spouse:
  Maria Ramona Anselma Yorba Wilson (1828 - 1849)*
 
 Children:
  Maria Jesus Wilson Shorb (1844 - 1917)*
  Ruth Wilson Patton (1861 - 1928)*
 
*Calculated relationship

 
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Burial:
San Gabriel Cemetery
San Gabriel
Los Angeles County
California, USA
 
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Record added: Feb 27, 1999
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- D S - F
 Added: Jun. 5, 2013
Rest in peace.
-Anonymous
 Added: Nov. 28, 2012
GBY ! ((( GOD BLESS YOU )))
- AAAAmerican
 Added: Aug. 19, 2012
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