Seth Lewelling
Seth Lewelling | |
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| Born | 1820 |
| Died | February 21, 1896 (aged 75–76) |
| Other names | Seth Luelling |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Known for | Developed the Bing cherry |
Seth Lewelling (1820 – February 21, 1896), alternatively spelled Luelling (including by Lewelling himself), was a pioneer orchardist from the U.S. state of Oregon, best known for developing the Bing cherry. Born in 1820 in North Carolina as Seth Lewelling, he used the spelling Luelling for part of his life but returned to Lewelling in his later years.