Dalton, Henry, 1803-1884.
Henry Dalton, California land owner, rancher, and businessman, was born in London and engaged in the coastal trade in Peru and Mexico before acquiring property in Southern California in 1843. After his purchase of Rancho Azusa in 1844, Dalton eventually became the owner of five adjacent ranches. During the Mexican War, Dalton supported the Mexican side and suffered damages and losses of livestock on his properties as a result. After the war he lost much of his land to squatters and in litigation with the U.S. government. He spent the rest of his life trying to settle his claims against Mexico and the United States.
From the description of Papers of Henry Dalton, 1819-1942 (bulk 1840-1883). (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 228732710
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creatorOf | Dalton, Henry, 1803-1884. Papers of Henry Dalton, 1819-1942 (bulk 1840-1883). | Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens | |
referencedIn | Wolfskill, Lewis, 1848-1884. Papers of Lewis Wolfskill, 1830-1946 (bulk 1872-1877). | Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens | |
referencedIn | Leidesdorff, William A. (William Alexander), 1810-1848. Papers of William A. Leidesdorff, 1840-1867. | Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens | |
creatorOf | O'Farrell, Jasper, 1817-1875. Jasper O'Farrell papers, 1846-1860. | UC Berkeley Libraries | |
referencedIn | Turnbull, Robert. Letter to Reverend John Beers, 1875, August 12. | Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens | |
creatorOf | Bradbury, L. L. Documents related to Hastings Ranch and Rancho Santa Anita, California, 1847-1889. | Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens |
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associatedWith | Leidesdorff, William A. (William Alexander), 1810-1848. | person |
associatedWith | O'Farrell, Jasper, 1817-1875. | person |
associatedWith | Turnbull, Robert. | person |
associatedWith | Wolfskill, Lewis, 1848-1884. | person |
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Rancho Addition (Calif.) | |||
Rancho Azusa (Calif.) | |||
Rancho San José (Calif.) | |||
California | |||
Rancho Santa Anita (Calif.) | |||
California--Los Angeles County | |||
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Peru | |||
Rancho San Francisquito (Calif.) | |||
California, Southern |
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British Americans |
Land grants |
Land grants |
Land titles |
Mexican War, 1846-1848 |
Ranchers |
Ranches |
Ranch life |
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Person
Birth 1803
Death 1884