Contra Costa County Biography

AARON E. DUNKEL

Transcribed by Sally Kaleta, December, 2006.

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Aaron E. Dunkel is one of the most progressive and capable men in Contra Costa 
County. He was born in Angels Camp, Calaveras County, California, October 20, 
1862. He acquired his education in the public schools of San Francisco. He 
followed various occupations during his early career, and in January, 1878, 
removed to Contra Costa County. In 1885 he accepted a position in the county 
recorder's office, and filled the office of deputy for a period of nine years. 
He was elected recorder, and in this office he did efficient work for twelve 
years. He always discharged all of his duties in a thorough and businesslike 
manner. While county recorder, Mr. Dunkel was interested in the Contra Costa 
Abstract Office. The Contra Costa Abstract Office was established in 1887, this 
being the oldest abstract office in the county. Politically, Mr. Dunkel is a 
Republican; he voluntarily retired from public office to put all of his time and 
attention into the abstract office, owing to the increasing business, and he has 
realized his ambition of making the Contra Costa Abstract Office one of the best 
in the State. Mr. Dunkel was united in marriage to Eva Hathaway, a native of 
Contra Costa County, June 10, 1891. To this union was born one son, who is 
identified with the Shell Oil Company of Martinez. Mrs. Dunkel's father, R. B. 
Hathaway, was one of the respected and time-honored citizens of this county. He 
served as county treasurer for eight years. Fraternally, Mr. Dunkel is a member 
of the B. P. O. E. of Richmond, the I. O. O. F., and is a member of Mount Diablo 
Parlor of the Native Sons of Martinez.  He is one of the best-known men around 
the Bay cities, and his substantial traits in business have gained for him the 
warm regard from all with whom he has been associated. He is also vice-president 
of the Bank of Martinez, the oldest and largest bank in Contra Costa County.
 
Source: "The History of Contra Costa County, California", Elms Publ. Co., 1917, 
pp. 521-522.