Noverto Leon at age 105 years on the Soboba Indian Reservation, ca.1880

Photograph of Noverto Leon at age 105 years on the Soboba Indian Reservation, ca.1880. Leon was also known as "Indian Zanjero". He sits on a rock on a rocky incline with a walking stick in his right hand. A scarf is tied about his head. He has a short beard and moustache and hair chopped of just below his ears. His shirt is open in a "V" to the bottom of his chest and his trouser legs are rolled up. He is barefoot. In the background to his right, a small body of water can be seen.; "This is a native of Valley Center. He made many trips in and about the Valley living off of charity. Was a well know character from 1860 to 1880." -- A.M. Davis (Valley Center).