FRANK W. BLACKMAR
The subject of this sketch
dates his birth in Wayne County, Michigan, in 1852. His father,
William C. Blackmar, was born in the State of New York, and located in
Michigan, where he engaged in Farming. Mr. Blackmar was reared to
this calling upon his father's farm, at the same time receiving such an
education as the common schools afforded. He continued his farm
operations until 1879, in which year he came to California. His
first year in the State was spent in San Francisco, and in 1880 he came
to Santa Clara County. Upon his arrival he engaged in various pursuits,
but principally those of an agricultural character.
In 1883 Mr. Blackmar was united in Marriage with Miss Ellen Louis
Driscoll, the daughter of James Driscoll, of Boston, Massachusetts. In
the year following he took up his residence on the corner of the
Stevens Creek road and Saratoga Avenue, five miles west of San Jose and
two miles southwest of Santa Clara, and there engaged in the saloon
business.
Mr. Blackmar has successfully conducted his enterprise since that
date. HIs place is well and favorable known to all residents, and
well patronized, as he keeps a select, quiet, and orderly
establishment. He is closely identified with the best interests
of the county, and having real estate in San Jose, he feels a deep
interest in the welfare and advancement of that city. He is a
public-spirited and enterprising citizen. Mr. and Mrs. Blackmar
are the parents of three children, viz., Clara, Horace and Frank.