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In 1858, At the age of 58, Bernardo Yorba died leaving behind a large and prosperous rancho and many children. Some sources list his death on
November 28, 1858. Other sources list his death on October 21, 1858. He was interred in the old Calvary Cemetery in Los Angeles. He left the land for a
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Bernardo Yorba was born on August 20, 1800, in San Diego. Other sources list his birth on August 4, 1801. Bernardo was the son of
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