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FRANK R. CAPURRO
An interesting Stocktonian is Frank
R. Capurro, who was born in that city on April 27, 1864, the son of Joseph and
Maria Capurro, both natives of Italy.
The father, who was highly esteemed by all who knew and had dealings
with him, is deceased, but the mother, the center of a devoted circle, is still
living at the age of seventy-nine. She
resides in the old home on East Sonora Street, which has been the residence of
the family for over fifty years. Joseph
Capurro and his brother Manuel sailed around Cape Horn from Italy in 1851, and
when they reached Stockton they engaged in furnishing mules for the hauling of
supplies to the southern mines. Their
corrals and stables covered a whole block, for they had from 2,000 to 3,000
mules in service, and for years did a flourishing trade. In later years the father was foreman for
Marcus De Blaineville, who conducted a warehouse and
commercial business on the waterfront.
Frank R. Capurro attended the
Lafayette and Franklin schools, and at the age of sixteen learned the trade of
a barber, which he has followed ever since.
He opened his first shop thirty-eight years ago with Jack Carter as a
partner, on Center Street, opposite the Russ House; and such has been his
standing in the community as a reliable citizen that for a number of years he
has acted as interpreter in the Superior courts of San Joaquin County as well
as Police Court and the District Attorney’s Office.
When Mr. Capurro married he chose
for his bride Miss Lizzie Cotter, a native daughter, born in Stockton, and a
member of a well-known pioneer family.
Mr. and Mrs. Capurro enjoy an enviable popularity.
Transcribed by V. Gerald Iaquinta.
Source: Tinkham, George
H., History of San Joaquin County, California , Page
1500. Los Angeles, Calif.: Historic
Record Co., 1923.
© 2012 V. Gerald Iaquinta.
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