Royce Gaylord Surdam (August 11, 1835 – September 2, 1891) was an American businessman, real estate agent and developer. He did a lot to build up Ventura County, California, and was the founder of the towns of Nordhoff, which was later renamed Ojai, and Bardsdale. Surdam never married, was a Royal Arch Mason and a staunch Republican.
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Royce Gaylord Surdam 11 August 1835 Dutchess County, New York, USA
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2 September 1891 (aged 56) Ventura County, California, USA
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Zodiac | Leo |
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