San Joaquin County Biographies
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ROSARIO MAURO
Among the residents who fittingly represent the agricultural interests of San Joaquin County is Rosario Mauro, a successful, public-spirited citizen. He has been located on his present ranch since 1890, where he has demonstrated thorough and up-to-date methods in his agricultural enterprises, and is considered one of the most prosperous and influential men of the San Joaquin Valley. He was born in the province of Cosenza, Italy, July 15, 1869, a son of Antonio and Angelina Mauro, who lost their lives when several villages were destroyed by a volcanic eruption and earthquake in 1871. He was cared for by friends and relatives until he could make his own way, and when he had reached the age of twenty he decided to come to America, sailing from Naples on a steamer bound for New York, where he arrived in April, 1889. From New York he went to Nova Scotia and worked on the railroad; then he went to British Columbia where he had a hard time making a living. From there he drifted down the coast to Oregon and then on to California, landing in Stockton with just enough money to pay his board and room for one week. He found a friend in Joseph Corteri, a fuel dealer, and for several years Mr. Mauro worked for him. By applying himself to his work and practicing strict economy he was able to purchase his present place of twenty acres located near the Mossdale bridge. This land was unimproved and was covered with tule and much of it was swamp land, but by hard work and painstaking persistency this property has been long since transformed into a model fruit and vegetable farm, where he has continuously resided.
On March 25, 1895, at Stockton, occurred the marriage of Mr. Mauro and Miss Giovannia Bambiana, a daughter of Carlo and Maria Bambiana of Lathrop, and all natives of the province of Cosenza, Italy. They are the parents of seven children: Angelina, deceased, survived by one child, Emma; Mary, Antonette, Antone, Ida, Matilda, and Frank, now twelve years old. In politics Mr. Mauro is a Republican, and the family are members of the Catholic Church. Besides his home place Mr. Mauro owns valuable real estate in Tracy. He has demonstrated his business qualifications through the successful control of his agricultural interests, which have made him one of the substantial farmers of his neighborhood.
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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