![]() ![]() ![]() On the property he planted a garden, as well as fruit and nuts for both profit and personal use, and employed his neighbor, G.F. In 1890 the Reverend William Pittenger purchased 20 acres of Neff’s property. In 1885 Neff sold his homestead and between 18 the property changed hands three times. As a result of the surveys, this strip of land was opened up to homesteading, and title to 80 acres was granted to a young Millard Neff in 1883. In 1848, according to the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, which ended the Mexican American War, it was transferred to the United States government, pending completion of land surveys and verification of borders. ![]() It was originally part of the Rancho Santa Margarita Land Grant owned by Mexican Governor Pio Pico. The land on which this small farmhouse sits is rich with Fallbrook history. ![]()
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