Sacramento County
Biographies
PETER LEONI
PETER LEONI.--The kind of substantial business energy best appreciated in the city of Sacramento finds expression in the life of Peter Leoni, general contractor and builder. He was born in Italy, on May 19, 1877, the son of Joseph and Rosaline Leoni. His father is living in Italy and his mother is deceased.
Peter Leoni was educated in the schools of Italy. He also took a course in the International Correspondence School. In 1901 he emigrated to the United States and located in Santa Clara, and in 1902 he came to Sacramento, where he has resided ever since. For some time he was employed as a cabinet-maker in Siller Bros. He has been in business for himself for the past twelve years, and has been very successful as a contractor, confining his work mainly to houses and flats.
Mr. Leoni went back to Italy to get married, where he was united with Miss Theodolinda Bigiogni. They are the parents of two children: Rosalie and Alice. Mr. Leoni prefers the platform of the Republican party, and he has the pleasure of being a founder of the Builders’ Exchange. Fraternally he is a Druid. He is an enthusiastic supporter of any plan for the promotion of the public welfare. He left Sacramento with his family April 1, 1923, for a six month’s visit with relatives and friends, and from last reports arrived safely with his entire family after a pleasant ocean voyage.
Transcribed by: Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
Source: Reed, G. Walter, History of Sacramento County, California With
Biographical Sketches, Page 917.
Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, CA. 1923.
© 2007 Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.