R. G. Surdam

Royce Gaylord Surdam (August 11, 1835 – September 2, 1891) was an American businessman, real estate agent and developer. He did a lot to build up Ventura County, California, and was the founder of the towns of Nordhoff, which was later renamed Ojai, and Bardsdale. Surdam never married, was a Royal Arch Mason and a staunch Republican.

Personal facts

Birth dateAugust 11, 1835
Birth place
Dutchess County New York
Ethnicity
German American
cause of death
Laudanum
Date of deathSeptember 02, 1891
Place of death
Ventura County California

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