José Matías Moreno

José Matías Moreno II (1819–1869) was a Mexican merchant, landowner, and public official in 19th-century Alta and Baja California. He served as secretary of state of Alta California under the last Mexican governor, Pío Pico, during the final months of Mexican rule. Following U.S. occupation, he participated in guerrilla resistance against U.S. forces in Baja California and later served as political and military chief of the region.