Benjamin Davis Wilson (December 1, 1811 – March 11, 1878) was a California statesman and politician. He was known to the Native Americans as Don Benito because of his benevolent manner in his treatment of Indian affairs. Wilson, a native of Tennessee, was a fur trapper and trader before coming to California.
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1 December 1811 Wilson County, Tennessee
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Died |
11 March 1878 (aged 66)
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Zodiac | Sagittarius |
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