Charles A. Canfield
Introduction


**Charles Adelbert Canfield** (May 15, 1848 – August 15, 1913\) was an American oilman and real estate developer. He pioneered oil drilling in California and Mexico. He also co\-founded [Beverly Hills](/wiki/Beverly_Hills%2C_California "Beverly Hills, California") and [Del Mar, California](/wiki/Del_Mar%2C_California "Del Mar, California").


In what year did Charles Adelbert Canfield pass away?