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  1. Harry Love
    Harry LoveLawman
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    Born1810 · Vermont, U.S.
    DiedJune 29, 1868 (aged 57–58) · Santa Clara, California, U.S.
    Spouse(s)Mary Bennett
    AllegianceUnited States
    Early life and career

    Love was born in Vermont and left home at an early age to become a sailor. He eventually ended up in Texas and allegedly joined the Texas Rangers. Love fought in the Mexican–American War and was likely mustered i… See more

    To California and the pursuit of Joaquin Murrieta

    In 1850 during the California Gold Rush, Love came to California to seek his fortune but was unsuccessful in the mines. Instead, he became a Deputy Sheriff in Santa Barbara, California. Later in 1852, he also worked as a … See more

    Later life

    Having accomplished its mission, the California Rangers were disbanded and Love purchased a large tract of land near Boulder Creek, California, in Santa Cruz County, along the creek that bears his name today. … See more

    Headstone

    Harry Love's monument is located at the Mission City Memorial Park, 420 N Winchester Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95050
    The epitaph reads:
    HERE LIES CAPTAIN HARRY LOVE, WHO WIT… See more