Abel Stearns
Abel Stearns | |
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Stearns c. 1840–1860 | |
| Member of the California State Assembly | |
| In office January 7, 1861 – January 6, 1862 | |
| Preceded by | Multi-member district |
| Succeeded by | Multi-member district |
| Constituency | 1st district |
| In office January 6, 1851 – January 5, 1852 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Multi-member district |
| Constituency | 2nd district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 9, 1798 |
| Died | August 23, 1871 (aged 73) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Citizenship | American Mexican |
| Spouse | Arcadia Bandini |
| Relatives | John Tracy Gaffey (son-in-law) Juan Bandini (father-in-law) |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, Rancher |
| Known for | Early California pioneer |
Abel Stearns (February 9, 1798 – August 23, 1871) was an American trader who came to the Pueblo de Los Angeles, Alta California in 1829 and became a major landowner and cattle rancher and one of the area's wealthiest citizens.