Ben Barton, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Ben Barton

politician

Date of Birth: 08-Jun-1823

Place of Birth: South Carolina, United States

Date of Death: 01-Jan-1899

Profession: politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Ben Barton (June 8, 1823 – January 1, 1899), often erroneously referred to as Benjamin Barton, was a prominent landowner and white settler of the San Bernardino Valley in southern California.
Educated as a doctor in the East, he migrated to Southern California in 1854.
A few years later, he purchased a large tract of land in Rancho San Bernardino.
He served various political roles in state and local government.
After retiring from his medical practice, he became a rancher and vintner, and had a large mansion built for his family.
His sons also became prominent local politicians and businessmen. After Barton's death, his land holdings were split into lots and sold for development; the area eventually became the city of Redlands.
Barton built some of the earliest buildings in Redlands and neighboring San Bernardino, and his villa is now listed as a historic site.
Barton was also a philanthropist and social host.
He and his family were well-known and influential in the San Bernardino area during its pioneer era.