San Joaquin County Biographies


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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 
Blainevine, 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 Stock ton, and a member of a well-known pioneer family. 
Mr. and Mrs. Capurro enjoy an enviable popularity.
 
History of San Joaquin County, California � Los Angeles, Historic Record Co., 
1923
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Transcribed by Kathy Sedler.