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Anthony Caminetti 1881 Biography

sandrabordelon — 2007-12-04 22:56:18Z

ANTHONY CAMINETTI

Was born at Jackson Gate, in Amador County, July 30, 1854, being one of the first children born in the county. His parents are natives of Italy. The first ten years of his life were passed in his native place, and at that age he went to the city of San Francisco, and attended school, for three years. In 1867, hereturned to Jackson, and entered the employ of his Uncle, B. Caminetti, as clerk in his store. In this last position he remained about three years, andagain went to San Francisco, and entered the law office of Quint & Hardy, as clerk, and remained in that capacity until the completion of the first trial of Laura D. Fair. He soon after entered the State University, at Oakland, where he pursued his studies until October 31, 1873, at which time ho returnedto Jackson, and commenced rending law in the office of J. T. Parley. In May, 1877, he was admitted to the Bar of California, and, during the sameyear, was elected as District Attorney. During the Legislative session of 1875-7G, Mr. Caminetti filled the position of Assistant Journal Clerk of the Senate.
He was at once recognized as a leader in politics, and in 1880 received the nomination as alternate elector on the Democratic P residential ticket.
In social life he is o genial gentleman, enjoying a large circle of friends, and though young in years, carries a well-balanced head; and we may expect to see him honored in a manner becoming his talents.

History of Amador County, California: With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of its Prominent Men and Pioneers.
By Jesse D Mason
Thompson & West, Oakland, California – 1881
Pp 300-301

Anthony Caminetti 1881 Biography

sandrabordelon — 2007-12-04 22:56:00Z