San Joaquin County Biographies
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Transcribed by: Linda Diane Jackson 10/5/2009
GUISEPPE BATTILANA
An influential citizen of San Joaquin County is Guiseppe Battilana, who by ceaseless toil and endeavor, has attained a marked success in business affairs, has gained the respect and confidence of men, and is recognized as one of the representative citizens of Stockton, where he has resided for the past thirty-two years. He was born on a farm in the Genoa district of Italy, November 11, 1863, his father being a farmer and also a store-keeper in a small town in Italy. Guiseppe helped his father on the farm and in the store until he was twenty-seven years of age, then started for America and came direct to Stockton, Cal., arriving with very little money in his pocket; however, he soon found work in a grocery store owned by August Gianelli, located on the corner of Center and South Streets, and after four years of clerking, he and D. Gianelli, a brother of August Gianelli, purchased the business, and the firm became known as Gianelli & Battilana and they conducted the store for five years, when Mr. Battilana sold his interest and with the proceeds bought lots at the corner of South and San Joaquin streets, where he built a store building and carried on a grocery business for eight years; he then erected two business blocks at the corner of Church and San Joaquin streets and conducted a grocery store for four years. Success attended every venture, for he was persevering and industrious and was optimistic for the future of Stockton, so invested his savings in real estate. About twelve years ago he entered the real estate and insurance business, paying particular attention to the insurance end of the business and he has built up a very profitable clientele. Mr. Battilana has bought and sold houses and lots in Stockton and is the owner of considerable valuable real estate in the city. He is a prominent member of the Italian colony of Stockton and has beeen an influential factor in the upbuilding of the city.
Mr. Battilana's marriage united him with Miss Lottie Gianelli, a daughter of G. Gianelli, an early resident of Stockton, now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Battilana are the parents of eight children, five of whom are now living; Zelda, is the wife of Beverly Castle; Marsel married Inez Scalati and they have one daughter; Eugene, Beatrice and Joy. Mr. Battilana is a member of the Stockton Italian Club.
History of
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
CALIFORNIA
With A
Biographical Review
of
The Leading Men and Women of the County Who Have Been
Identified with Its Growth and Development
from the Early Days to the Present
HISTORY BY
George H. Tinkham
HISTORIC RECORD COMPANY
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
1923
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