Juan José Carrillo
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Juan José Carrillo was member of one of the early Spanish families, and a prominent figure in early Southern California
history.
, son of Pedro Carlos Antonio Carrillo (1818–1888) and Maria Josefa Bandini (1823–1896). His mother was one of three Bandini sisters; Maria Josefa, Ysidora, and Arcadia
. His grandfather Carlos Antonio Carrillo
(1783–1852) was Governor of Alta California from 1837 to 1838. Juan's great uncle, Jose Antonio Carrillo
, was a three time mayor of Los Angeles and a hero of the Californios during the Mexican-American war.
From 1852 to 1858, Juan and his brother were educated in Boston
, returning to California in 1858. In 1864 Carrillo came to Los Angeles
and worked for the grocery firm of Samuel B. Caswell, John T. Ellis, and John H. Wright. Carrillo was Los Angeles City Marshal
from 1875 to 1876.
In 1881 Carrillo moved to Santa Monica
. He acted for a time as agent for his aunt, Arcadia Bandini de Stearns Baker
. In 1884 Arcadia Baker deeded the site of Woodlawn cemetery
to him and he in turn, without compensation, deeded the same to the city. In 1888 he was elected as Santa Monica City trustee and served till 1898 - longer than any other trustee. From 1890 to 1897, he was president of the board and thus acting mayor of the city. After his retirement from the council he served two years as superintendent of streets, from 1904 to 1906, and a police judge in Santa Monica from 1905 to 1915.
Carrillo married Francisca Roland (1849–1897) in 1869, and together had eleven children. His son was the actor Leo Carrillo
. Carrillo had four sons and three daughters with his second wife, Eva Van Vusker Carrillo. He is interred at Woodlawn Cemetery, Santa Monica.
Southern California
Southern California is a megaregion, or megapolitan area, in the southern area of the U.S. state of California. Large urban areas include Greater Los Angeles and Greater San Diego. The urban area stretches along the coast from Ventura through the Southland and Inland Empire to San Diego...
history.
Biography
Carrillo was born in Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, California
Santa Barbara is the county seat of Santa Barbara County, California, United States. Situated on an east-west trending section of coastline, the longest such section on the West Coast of the United States, the city lies between the steeply-rising Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean...
, son of Pedro Carlos Antonio Carrillo (1818–1888) and Maria Josefa Bandini (1823–1896). His mother was one of three Bandini sisters; Maria Josefa, Ysidora, and Arcadia
Arcadia Bandini de Stearns Baker
Arcadia Bandini de Stearns Baker was a wealthy Los Angeles landowner.-Early life in San Diego:Arcadia Bandini born 1825 in San Diego, California, the eldest of three daughters of Juan Bandini and Marie de los Dolores Estudio. Arcadia and her two sisters were considered the most beautiful women of...
. His grandfather Carlos Antonio Carrillo
Carlos Antonio Carrillo
Carlos Antonio Carrillo , Governor of Alta California from 1837 to 1838. He took his oath as governon in Pueblo de Los Angeles, present day Los Angeles, on December 6, 1836. aCarlos Antonio Carrillo was the son of a prominent California family...
(1783–1852) was Governor of Alta California from 1837 to 1838. Juan's great uncle, Jose Antonio Carrillo
José Antonio Carrillo
Captain José Antonio Ezequiel Carrillo was a Californio rancher, officer, and politician in the early years of Mexican Alta California and U.S...
, was a three time mayor of Los Angeles and a hero of the Californios during the Mexican-American war.
From 1852 to 1858, Juan and his brother were educated in Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
, returning to California in 1858. In 1864 Carrillo came to Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
and worked for the grocery firm of Samuel B. Caswell, John T. Ellis, and John H. Wright. Carrillo was Los Angeles City Marshal
Los Angeles City Marshal
The Los Angeles City Marshal was the chief law enforcement officer of Los Angeles in the city's early years.The City Marshal was an office created in 1850 upon the city's incorporation. The title was City Marshal, Tax and Licence Collector. The title of Chief of Police was added in 1871. In 1876...
from 1875 to 1876.
In 1881 Carrillo moved to Santa Monica
Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica is a beachfront city in western Los Angeles County, California, US. Situated on Santa Monica Bay, it is surrounded on three sides by the city of Los Angeles — Pacific Palisades on the northwest, Brentwood on the north, West Los Angeles on the northeast, Mar Vista on the east, and...
. He acted for a time as agent for his aunt, Arcadia Bandini de Stearns Baker
Arcadia Bandini de Stearns Baker
Arcadia Bandini de Stearns Baker was a wealthy Los Angeles landowner.-Early life in San Diego:Arcadia Bandini born 1825 in San Diego, California, the eldest of three daughters of Juan Bandini and Marie de los Dolores Estudio. Arcadia and her two sisters were considered the most beautiful women of...
. In 1884 Arcadia Baker deeded the site of Woodlawn cemetery
Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Santa Monica
Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery is located at 1847 14th Street in Santa Monica, California.-Notable burials:*Hugo Ballin , artist*Mabel Ballin , Actress*George Bancroft , actor...
to him and he in turn, without compensation, deeded the same to the city. In 1888 he was elected as Santa Monica City trustee and served till 1898 - longer than any other trustee. From 1890 to 1897, he was president of the board and thus acting mayor of the city. After his retirement from the council he served two years as superintendent of streets, from 1904 to 1906, and a police judge in Santa Monica from 1905 to 1915.
Carrillo married Francisca Roland (1849–1897) in 1869, and together had eleven children. His son was the actor Leo Carrillo
Leo Carrillo
Leopoldo Antonio Carrillo , was an American actor, vaudevillian, political cartoonist, and conservationist.-Family roots:...
. Carrillo had four sons and three daughters with his second wife, Eva Van Vusker Carrillo. He is interred at Woodlawn Cemetery, Santa Monica.