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Abel Stearns
American politician (1798–1871) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Abel Stearns (February 9, 1798 – August 23, 1871) was an American trader who came to the Pueblo de Los Angeles, Alta California in 1829 and became a major landowner and cattle rancher and one of the area's wealthiest citizens.
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Born | February 9, 1798 (1798-02-09) |
Died | August 23, 1871 (1871-08-24) (aged 73) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
Nationality | American / Mexican |
Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, Rancher |
Known for | Early California pioneer |
Spouse | Arcadia Bandini |
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