Bernardo Yorba
Bernardo Yorba (August 20, 1800 – November 28, 1858)[1][2] was a prominent Californio landowner, ranchero, politician, and public figure.[4][5] Bernardo was the son of José Antonio Yorba, one of the first Spanish soldiers to arrive in California, and Maria Josefa Grijalva.Bernardo's childhood was spent in San Diego, where he attended a school kept by Franciscan Fathers.[8] Bernardo was elected to serve as Juez de Campo and Auxiliary Alcade several times (1833, 1836, 1840, and 1844).In 1858, At the age of 58, Bernardo Yorba died leaving behind a large and prosperous rancho and many children.