Burton E. Green

Burton Edmond Green (September 6, 1868 May 13, 1965) was an American oilman and real estate developer. He was critical in the development of Beverly Hills, California, and he is credited with naming it Beverly Hills after Beverly Farms in Massachusetts.

Burton E. Green
Burton Edmond Green
Born
Burton Edmond Green

(1868-09-06)September 6, 1868
Madison, Wisconsin
DiedMay 13, 1965(1965-05-13) (aged 96)
Los Angeles County, California
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California
EducationBeaver Dam Academy, Los Angeles High School
Occupation(s)Oilman, real estate developer
SpouseLillian (Wellborn) Green
Children3
RelativesOlin Wellborn (father-in-law), Dolly Green (daughter)
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