Henderson William Luelling (April 23,1809--December 28,1878) was an early Oakland settler and nurseryman who introduced varietal fruits to Oregon and later to California, and gave the Fruitvale district its name.
Henderson William Luelling (April 23,1809--December 28,1878) was an early Oakland, CA settler, horticulturalist, and abolitionist. He introduced varietal fruits to Oregon and later to California, and gave the Fruitvale district its name.