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Ignacio Peralta

1791 – 1874

Spanish settler

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Lived 1791 – 1874 (aged 83). Ignacio Peralta was a Spanish.

Hermenegildo Ignacio Peralta (April 3, 1791 – May 9, 1874) was a Spanish settler in California, the eldest son of Luís María Peralta.

Early life Ignacio Peralta was the owner of the Peralta Home in San Leandro, California, which was built on the southerly portion of Rancho San Antonio, the land grant his father received from Governor Pablo Vicente de Solá in 1820.

Career Initially, he and his wife lived in a simple adobe house on the property, constructed in 1842 along San Leandro Creek, across from the home of José Joaquín Estudillo, where he raised cattle, as well as various grains. He supplied visiting ships with rawhide and tallow in return for what he wanted in goods like saddles, fabrics, and wines.

Personal life Peralta's daughter María Antonia married W.P. Toler, an American soldier who is said to have been the person who raised the American flag at the Battle of Monterey. Toler built a two-story frame house for himself and his new bride, and Peralta looked to have his son-in-law build something fancier than their adobe residence.

Death After Peralta's death, his wife sold the house and moved into a smaller house the Tolers built on the land.

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Who was Ignacio Peralta?

Spanish settler (1791-1874)

When was Ignacio Peralta born?

Ignacio Peralta was born on 3 April 1791.

When did Ignacio Peralta die?

Ignacio Peralta died on 9 May 1874.

What nationality was Ignacio Peralta?

Ignacio Peralta was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ignacio Peralta

· Wikidata: Q5992392

· DBpedia: Ignacio Peralta

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