In 1838 , he acquired Rancho Los Meganos in northern California .
Marsh , a widower , was a native of Massachusetts , who had previously lived in Minnesota , Illinois , Wisconsin , Missouri and New Mexico before settling in Los Angeles , California .
In 1838 , Marsh acquired Rancho Los Meganos in northern California .
Marsh , a widower , was a native of Massachusetts , who had previously lived in Minnesota , Illinois , Wisconsin , Missouri and New Mexico before settling in Los Angeles , California .