Amaral displayed astute skills of negotiation and business savvy. many of which he honed earlier in his career in the lumber industry. working as managing partner of the Oregon Creek Lumber Company in Camptonville. California. Frank Amaral was also one of Nevada Countys early developers and helped transform Grass Valley and Nevada City from unknown destinations to the wonderful communities they are today. However. Franks success as an adult contrasted with his humble roots. Bom on June 19. 1918. in Orland. California. he was the youngest of four children. Franks parents. Cardoza Amaral and Rosa Julia Bettencourt Amaral. were Portuguese immigrants from the Azores Islands. Frank lost his father when he was 6. As a 13yearold farm laborer who supported his family during the Depression.
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