David Fairchild (California politician)
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This article is about the California politician. For the botanist, see David Fairchild.
David Fairchild (August 1, 1791 – September 17, 1866) was an American tradesperson and politician. He created newspapers in New York State before moving to California during the Gold Rush. He was an early settler of the Golden State and was elected to the California State legislature in 1860 as a Democrat.[1]