William A. Richardson

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William Richardson
William Richardson

William A. Richardson (August 27, 1795 – April 20, 1856) was an early California entrepreneur, influential in the development of Yerba Buena which later became San Francisco. He was born an Englishman, became a Mexican citizen, and died a citizen of the United States. Richardson Bay in Marin County, California was named for him.

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