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Samuel Arbuckle was an early California politician and pioneer to Los Angeles. He served on the first
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in 1852. The first County Supervisors in 1852 for Los Angeles were
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, and Samuel Arbuckle.


Personal information

Arbuckle was born on September 25, 1804, in
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where he spent his childhood and worked on his family's farm.


Career

Sam moved to Los Angeles, California where he eventually became one of the leading merchants in the area. Arbuckle focused on buying and selling goods ranging from real estate property to produce. His success within the business community lead to his success in getting elected as
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. did not go unnoticed in the political circles, leading to his election as county supervisor. Arbuckle was elected as county supervisor in 1852 and served for one one-year term. After his term as county supervisor, Arbuckle went back to working on his business.


Death

Samuel Arbuckle died on June 27, 1874, at age 69.


References

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