"Probably every civilized country on the face of the globe has furnished its representatives to California, and Mr. Azevedo, the well known member of the firm Azevedo & Company of Sacramento, claims Portugal as the land of his birth. His natal day is Febuary 22*, 1836, and he is the eldest of a family of nine children, whose parents were J. A. and Orso Marrionna Azevedo#, both natives of the Azores islands, and now deceased. The subject of this review obtained his education in the place of his nativity, and was reared to farm life."
*-Azores baptismal record shows February 24, 1836
#-Azores baptismal record shows his parents names as Joaquim Vieira Azevedo and Rosa Mariana
"In 1854, at the age of eighteen years, he determined to seek a home in America, believing that thus he would improve his financial condition. Accordingly he sailed for Boston and at that port joined a whaling fleet for a two years' cruise, which was attended with a fair degree of success. His next voyage was around Cape Horn to California, and on reaching the Golden state he left the vessel and joined the army of gold-seekers. For five years he engaged in mining in Butte county and prospered in his undertakings. On the expiration of that period he went to Sacramento and purchased land near Freeport and engaged in farming for thirteen years. He then returned to his native land, where he continued until 1889, when he again visited California and began business as a member of the firm Azevedo & Company, proprietors of the Eagle Winery. The firm was organized and incorporated in April 1889, since which time it has done a lucrative and thriving business. They manufacture all kinds of wines and brandies and have on hand a large stock of old wines whose rich quality and rare flavor enable the manufacturers to secure the highest market prices. They ship not only to all sections of California, but also to many eastern cities, and their output is quite large. The business is conducted along progressive lines and the plant is equipped with all the conveniences and accessories that will promote the business.
"While in his native land, Mr. Azevedo was united in marriage to Miss Marie Adelaide Azevedo, and they now have four children: Mary; Frank M; Joseph M; and Amelia; the older daughter now being married. Mr. Azevedo and his family are consistent members of the Catholic church and are well known in the community where they make their home. He is an energetic business man, devoting his time and energies to the conduct of the winery and his success is the outcome of his own efforts."
Source: "A Volume Of Memoirs And Genealogy of Representative Citizens Of Northern California" Standard Genealogical Publishing Co. Chicago. 1901. Pages 119-120.
*-Azores baptismal record shows February 24, 1836
#-Azores baptismal record shows his parents names as Joaquim Vieira Azevedo and Rosa Mariana
"In 1854, at the age of eighteen years, he determined to seek a home in America, believing that thus he would improve his financial condition. Accordingly he sailed for Boston and at that port joined a whaling fleet for a two years' cruise, which was attended with a fair degree of success. His next voyage was around Cape Horn to California, and on reaching the Golden state he left the vessel and joined the army of gold-seekers. For five years he engaged in mining in Butte county and prospered in his undertakings. On the expiration of that period he went to Sacramento and purchased land near Freeport and engaged in farming for thirteen years. He then returned to his native land, where he continued until 1889, when he again visited California and began business as a member of the firm Azevedo & Company, proprietors of the Eagle Winery. The firm was organized and incorporated in April 1889, since which time it has done a lucrative and thriving business. They manufacture all kinds of wines and brandies and have on hand a large stock of old wines whose rich quality and rare flavor enable the manufacturers to secure the highest market prices. They ship not only to all sections of California, but also to many eastern cities, and their output is quite large. The business is conducted along progressive lines and the plant is equipped with all the conveniences and accessories that will promote the business.
"While in his native land, Mr. Azevedo was united in marriage to Miss Marie Adelaide Azevedo, and they now have four children: Mary; Frank M; Joseph M; and Amelia; the older daughter now being married. Mr. Azevedo and his family are consistent members of the Catholic church and are well known in the community where they make their home. He is an energetic business man, devoting his time and energies to the conduct of the winery and his success is the outcome of his own efforts."
Source: "A Volume Of Memoirs And Genealogy of Representative Citizens Of Northern California" Standard Genealogical Publishing Co. Chicago. 1901. Pages 119-120.
"Probably every civilized country on the face of the globe has furnished its representatives to California, and Mr. Azevedo, the well known member of the firm Azevedo & Company of Sacramento, claims Portugal as the land of his birth. His natal day is Febuary 22*, 1836, and he is the eldest of a family of nine children, whose parents were J. A. and Orso Marrionna Azevedo#, both natives of the Azores islands, and now deceased. The subject of this review obtained his education in the place of his nativity, and was reared to farm life."
*-Azores baptismal record shows February 24, 1836
#-Azores baptismal record shows his parents names as Joaquim Vieira Azevedo and Rosa Mariana
"In 1854, at the age of eighteen years, he determined to seek a home in America, believing that thus he would improve his financial condition. Accordingly he sailed for Boston and at that port joined a whaling fleet for a two years' cruise, which was attended with a fair degree of success. His next voyage was around Cape Horn to California, and on reaching the Golden state he left the vessel and joined the army of gold-seekers. For five years he engaged in mining in Butte county and prospered in his undertakings. On the expiration of that period he went to Sacramento and purchased land near Freeport and engaged in farming for thirteen years. He then returned to his native land, where he continued until 1889, when he again visited California and began business as a member of the firm Azevedo & Company, proprietors of the Eagle Winery. The firm was organized and incorporated in April 1889, since which time it has done a lucrative and thriving business. They manufacture all kinds of wines and brandies and have on hand a large stock of old wines whose rich quality and rare flavor enable the manufacturers to secure the highest market prices. They ship not only to all sections of California, but also to many eastern cities, and their output is quite large. The business is conducted along progressive lines and the plant is equipped with all the conveniences and accessories that will promote the business.
"While in his native land, Mr. Azevedo was united in marriage to Miss Marie Adelaide Azevedo, and they now have four children: Mary; Frank M; Joseph M; and Amelia; the older daughter now being married. Mr. Azevedo and his family are consistent members of the Catholic church and are well known in the community where they make their home. He is an energetic business man, devoting his time and energies to the conduct of the winery and his success is the outcome of his own efforts."
Source: "A Volume Of Memoirs And Genealogy of Representative Citizens Of Northern California" Standard Genealogical Publishing Co. Chicago. 1901. Pages 119-120.
*-Azores baptismal record shows February 24, 1836
#-Azores baptismal record shows his parents names as Joaquim Vieira Azevedo and Rosa Mariana
"In 1854, at the age of eighteen years, he determined to seek a home in America, believing that thus he would improve his financial condition. Accordingly he sailed for Boston and at that port joined a whaling fleet for a two years' cruise, which was attended with a fair degree of success. His next voyage was around Cape Horn to California, and on reaching the Golden state he left the vessel and joined the army of gold-seekers. For five years he engaged in mining in Butte county and prospered in his undertakings. On the expiration of that period he went to Sacramento and purchased land near Freeport and engaged in farming for thirteen years. He then returned to his native land, where he continued until 1889, when he again visited California and began business as a member of the firm Azevedo & Company, proprietors of the Eagle Winery. The firm was organized and incorporated in April 1889, since which time it has done a lucrative and thriving business. They manufacture all kinds of wines and brandies and have on hand a large stock of old wines whose rich quality and rare flavor enable the manufacturers to secure the highest market prices. They ship not only to all sections of California, but also to many eastern cities, and their output is quite large. The business is conducted along progressive lines and the plant is equipped with all the conveniences and accessories that will promote the business.
"While in his native land, Mr. Azevedo was united in marriage to Miss Marie Adelaide Azevedo, and they now have four children: Mary; Frank M; Joseph M; and Amelia; the older daughter now being married. Mr. Azevedo and his family are consistent members of the Catholic church and are well known in the community where they make their home. He is an energetic business man, devoting his time and energies to the conduct of the winery and his success is the outcome of his own efforts."
Source: "A Volume Of Memoirs And Genealogy of Representative Citizens Of Northern California" Standard Genealogical Publishing Co. Chicago. 1901. Pages 119-120.
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