Cesare Gallo, Turin,Italy - CA
My grandfather Cesare Gallo came from near Turin, Italy with three brothers,around the horn when he was 15 years old. (abt.1871-73)
One brother got off the boat in South America, I think his name was John;.The 0ther two Jack and Nick with my grandfather landed in San Francisco and My grandfather settled in Snelling, Merced Co. CA.One brother setteled in Columbia, CA., where he owned a saloon.The other brother settled in La Grange, CA where he also owned a saloon.
My grandfather owned andj operated the California Wine andBrandies Co. in Snellingj where he loved until his death in 1932 at approx. 74 yearsj old.
He married Louise Vaccaro of Snelling and had three children.
Nora Marie Gallo b.1890-Snelling,CA
Stella Rose Gallo b. 1892-Snelling, CA.
Cesaren August Gallo b. 1900-Snelling, CA.
He alsohad a sister that stayed in Italy by the name of Helen.The family grew grapes and loved in a house on the property.I once saw a picture of it and it was in a mountain region.
Anyone know of any family?would appreciated knowing more of them.