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FREDERICK FRANK
The proprietor of the Washington
Brewery, at Grass Valley, Frederick Frank, is a native of the town in which he
makes his home, his birth having occurred March 31, 1871, being the fifth in
order of birth in a family of thirteen children, only three of whom are now
living. The parents, John and Catherine
(Lepharts) Frank, were both natives of Germany and
are now deceased. The father was born in
Wurttemberg, and there learned the baker’s trade. In 1850 he crossed the Atlantic to America,
taking up his residence in New Orleans.
A year later he came to Grass Valley and for some time was identified
with mining interests. In connection
with David Binklemann, he established the first
brewery in Grass Valley. Later he sold his interest to his partner and
established another brewery, conducting the same until the time of his death,
which occurred in 1883. After his demise
the business was carried on under the supervision of his widow until April,
1895, when she transferred it so her sons G. W. and Frederick. The partnership between them continued until
June 3, 1898, when the elder brother died.
The mother’s death occurred in 1896.
In the public schools of Grass
Valley, Mr. Frank, of this review, obtained his education and has spent the
greater part of his life here. He was,
however, at one time a resident of San Francisco, where he remained for four
years, learning the harness making trade during that period. After his return he became associated with
his elder brother in the brewing business, and, as stated, their connection was
maintained until the death of G. W. Frank, when our subject became the sole
proprietor of the plant and business. He
is a practical brewer, having an excellent knowledge of the business both in
principle and detail. The Washington
Brewery is one of the best in California, and its products are very popular and
have a large local sale, wherefrom Mr. Frank derives a good income.
On the 20th of February,
1895, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Frank and Miss Mary Hurley, of Nevada
County, California. They now have three
sons, Ellsworth, Robert and John. Mr.
Frank exercises his right of franchise in support of the men and measures of
the Democratic Party, and affiliates with the Knights of Pythias, the Foresters
of America, the Native Sons of the Golden West and the American Legion of
Honor.
Transcribed by
Gerald Iaquinta.
Source:
“A Volume of Memoirs and Genealogy of Representative Citizens of Northern
California”, Pages 364-365. Chicago Standard Genealogical Publishing Co. 1901.
© 2010
Gerald Iaquinta.
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