John Reid Wolfskill, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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California pioneer and agriculturalist
Date of Birth: 16-Sep-1804
Place of Birth: Kentucky, United States
Date of Death: 27-May-1897
Profession: farmer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About John Reid Wolfskill
- John Reid Wolfskill (September 16, 1804 - May 27, 1897) was a California pioneer who helped establish development of California's agricultural industry in the Sacramento Valley in the 19th century.
- In 1842, Wolfskill was the first settler to plant vineyards and fruit trees there.
- Born in the Bluegrass region of Kentucky and a pioneer of Solano County, "he was the first English speaking man to settle in the area around what is now Winters, California".His brother, William Wolfskill, had migrated earlier to California and also contributed to its agricultural development.
- After they were settled, their younger brothers Milton, Mathus, and Sarchal Wolfskill joined John on his land grant Rancho de los Putos, later renamed as the Wolfskill Ranch.
- In 1935 Wolfskill's descendants donated 100 acres of the ranch to University of California, Davis for use as an experimental orchard.
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