William Edward Petty Hartnell, a.k.a. Don Guillermo Arnel (April 24, 1798 – February 2, 1854) was a prominent early immigrant to Alta California who played a vital role in the history of Monterey County, California as well as the history of California.
Read more about William Edward Petty Hartnell: Early Life, Arrival in Alta California, Schoolmaster, Post-statehood, Death, Legacy
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