Conant, Lawrence D.

Patents and deeds issued at time of wheat boom and railroad expansion south in California's San Joaquin Valley (1867-1872). Majority purchased by two wheat tycoons: Lewis M. Hickman, twice mayor of Stockton, Calif. and owner of large tracts in Stanislaus County; and John W. Mitchell, founder of Turlock and owner of large tracts in Stanislaus and Merced Counties.

From the description of Conant collection of 19th c. California land patents & deeds, 1861-1872, bulk, 1867-1869. (University of the Pacific). WorldCat record id: 35248577

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