George C. Yount
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George Calvert Yount (May 4, 1794 – October 5, 1865), later known by his Spanish name Don Jorge Concepción Yount,[1][2][3] was a Californian ranchero, fur trapper, and entrepreneur. Born in North Carolina, he later emigrated to Alta California, where he became a Mexican citizen and acquired substantial property holdings in the Napa Valley, largely due to the influence of his friendship with General Mariano G. Vallejo.[4][5] The city of Yountville, California is named for him.
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George Calvert Yount Jorge Concepción Yount | |
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Born | May 4, 1794 |
Died | October 5, 1865(1865-10-05) (aged 71) |
Resting place | Yountville, California, US |
Spouse | Eliza Cambridge Wilds |
Relatives | Harry Yount (nephew) |
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