Max Whittier
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Mericos "Max" Whittier (1867–1925) was a pioneer in the early California oil industry and was instrumental in the development of 3 of California's billion barrel oil fields: Kern River, Midway-Sunset, and South Belridge.
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Mericos "Max" Whittier | |
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Born | March 11, 1867 |
Died | June 28, 1925 |
Occupation | Business |
Spouse | Johanna E. Williams |
Children | Donald, Leland, Paul, Helen |
Parent(s) | C.G. Whittier, Ruth Keech |
Relatives | C.F. Whittier (brother) |
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With his partner Burton Green and several others, Max Whittier developed the city of Beverly Hills.