Wolfskill, Lewis, 1848-1884.

Lewis Wolfskill (1848-1884), Southern California rancher and businessman, was the son of the pioneer landowner, William Wolfskill, who had come to California in 1831. Lewis Wolfskill married Luisa Dalton, daughter of Henry Dalton, another ranch owner in the Los Angeles area. Wolfskill held extensive interests in ranching, mining, real estate, and other business ventures. In 1866 he inherited Rancho Santa Anita but sold it soon after. He conducted the affairs of Henry Dalton from 1873-75 and managed the Centinela Orchard from 1873-79.

From the description of Papers of Lewis Wolfskill, 1830-1946 (bulk 1872-1877). (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 228732701