Kings County Biographies


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ALBERT E. GRIBI
 
The pioneer jeweler of Hanford, Albert E. Gribi, whose well known establishment 
at No. 113 West Seventh street is familiar to most of the citizens of Kings 
county, was born in Wells county, May 28, 1857. He attended public schools near 
his home and was graduated from the high school when he was seventeen years old. 
The succeeding three years he devoted to an acquisition of the knowledge of the 
jeweler's trade, and in 1913 he rounded out his fortieth year as  a practical 
active jeweler. He came to California in 1876, and two years later he removed to 
Merced, whence he came to Hanford in 1882. Since that time he has done business 
in the city continuously and his store has become one of its landmarks. He is a 
skillful workman and the people of the town have such confidence in him and his 
ability that many valuable watches and pieces of jewelry are left with him for 
repair. He keeps a varied stock of high quality jewelry and silverware, and 
people who want only the best are sure to find satisfaction at his shop. His 
business has increased with the growth of the city and he is regarded as one of 
Hanford's substantial and dependable citizens.
On March 25, 1888, Mr. Gribi married Miss Mary A. Manning, who was born in Utah, 
September 9, 1860, and she has borne him eight children, who were all educated 
in the Hanford schools: Gerald E., Eugene J., Edward A., Otto R., Bertha A., 
Marjorie, Alberta and Mildred.
Fraternally Mr. Gribi affiliates with the Woodmen of the World. He is popular 
with the people at large and there is no movement for the benefit of the 
community that does not receive his generous encouragement and support.
 
History of Tulare and Kings Counties, California with Biographical Sketches - 
Los Angeles, Calif., Historic Record Company, 1913
pp. 673-674
Transcribed by Kathy Sedler