Thomas W. Moore bought Rancho Lomas de la Purificacion in 1859. Thomas W. Moore (1819-1881), born in Ireland, came to California 1849, and to Santa Barbara in 1855. He opened a store and rented Rancho Cañada de Salsipuedes for some years. In 1859 he purchased Rancho Lomas de la Purificacion, which he made his home until he built a residence in the city of Santa Barbara.Jesse D. Mason, 1883, History of Santa Barbara county, California, Thompson & West
