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'''Delos D. Wilder''' ([https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/220246348/deloss-dwight-wilder 1826-1906]), born in Connecticut, was one of the pioneers among North Coast dairymen, in partnership with [[Baldwin, Levi K.|Levi Baldwin]]. The two established a pair of adjacent dairy farms that became one of the most successful and longest-lasting in the County. The Wilder family consolidated and continued to operate the ranch until 1969, keeping it in one piece until it became [[Wilder Ranch State Park]] in 1974. Elliott has a drawing of the farm and the earlier of two residences built there. Both houses remain today. The family also gave its name to [[Wilder Creek]]. | '''Delos D. [Dwight] Wilder''' ([https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/220246348/deloss-dwight-wilder 1826-1906]), born in Connecticut, was one of the pioneers among North Coast dairymen, in partnership with [[Baldwin, Levi K.|Levi Baldwin]]. The two established a pair of adjacent dairy farms that became one of the most successful and longest-lasting in the County. The Wilder family consolidated and continued to operate the ranch until 1969, keeping it in one piece until it became [[Wilder Ranch State Park]] in 1974. Elliott has a drawing of the farm and the earlier of two residences built there. The second was built after the 1879 publication of Elliot's book. Both houses remain today. The family also gave its name to [[Wilder Creek]]. | ||
* Elliott, W. W. [[Santa Cruz County, Calif. Illustrations, with Historical Sketch (1879 book)|''Santa Cruz County, Calif. Illustrations, with Historical Sketch'']] (1879) | * Elliott, W. W. [[Santa Cruz County, Calif. Illustrations, with Historical Sketch (1879 book)|''Santa Cruz County, Calif. Illustrations, with Historical Sketch'']] (1879) | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:25, 20 November 2025
Delos D. [Dwight] Wilder (1826-1906), born in Connecticut, was one of the pioneers among North Coast dairymen, in partnership with Levi Baldwin. The two established a pair of adjacent dairy farms that became one of the most successful and longest-lasting in the County. The Wilder family consolidated and continued to operate the ranch until 1969, keeping it in one piece until it became Wilder Ranch State Park in 1974. Elliott has a drawing of the farm and the earlier of two residences built there. The second was built after the 1879 publication of Elliot's book. Both houses remain today. The family also gave its name to Wilder Creek.
- Elliott, W. W. Santa Cruz County, Calif. Illustrations, with Historical Sketch (1879)