San Joaquin County Biographies
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Transcribed by: Linda Diane Jackson 11/24/2009
RUFINO ECHANDI
A successful stock raiser of San Joaquin County is Rufino Echandi, who is a native of far away Spain, where he was born in Navarro, November 16, 1890, a son of Francisco and Micaela Echandi, both natives of Navarro, where they are successful farmers and stockraisers. They were blessed with a family of eight children, of whom Rufino is the is the eldest. A sister and two brothers have also come to California and made their home here.
Rufino Echandi was reared to habits of industry and frugality and from a small lad helped his parents on the farm and with the stock. However, his education was not neglected and he regularly attended the local schools of his native district. When he arrived at the age of eighteen years he concluded to come to California and, following his decision, came immediately to Stockton in the spring of 1909, being the first of his family to come to California. Arriving here, he went to work for Firmin Etcheverria, a sheep grower, and continued with him for three years, during which time he learned sheep raising as done in California. After this he went to Elko, Nev., where he spent a year working for a sheep grower, and then determined to start for himself. He had saved some money and in partnership with Pete Etundain purchased a flock of 1900 sheep and ranged them in Nevada for three years, increasing their band. They then returned to San Joaquin and sold their flocks and dissolved partnership.
Taking his brother Thomas into partnership, he purchased 1500 head of sheep, ranging them in the valley and mountains; the band grew till he ran 3000 head. In 1921, however, he sold the flock and dissolved partnership.
Mr. Echandi was married in Stockton, being united with Miss Modesta Olava, also a native of Spain, and they have been blessed with one child, Lucile. Mr. Echandi is very much interested in the great San Joaquin Valley and likes this country and does not regret that he decided to cast in his lot with the great and growing West. A Republican in politics, fraternally he is a member of the Loyal Order of Moose.
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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