The Capone family moved from Salerno, Italy, to Brooklyn, New York, with James and another brother, Ralph. Seven more children soon followed, including Frank and little Al.
Richard James “Two-Gun” Hart, born James Vincenzo Capone (1892-1952)
The oldest of the Capone children, James ran away from home at 16 to join the circus, where he changed his name to that of William S. Hart, who was a Western silent film star. He tried to cover up his Italian heritage and claimed to be a cowboy from Oklahoma. He also claimed to have served in the Army, but there are no records of his alleged service. As a prohibition agent, he made national news for his daring exploits.
Ralph “Bottles” Capone (1894-1974)
Salvatore “Frank” Capone (1895-1924)
Alphonse “Al” Capone (1899-1947)
Al Capone headed the crime syndicate in Chicago, along with his two older brothers Ralph and Frank Capone.