Looking for Astalvio

by **Donna1** » 15 Jan 2003, 04:42

Has anyone ever heard of a town called Astalvio, Province Di Reggio Calabria? My spelling could be wrong. I believe this is where my grandfather is from -- born 1881.

by **ptimber** » 15 Jan 2003, 04:48

go to www.ellisisland.org and look up your grandfathers entry into the USA and see if you can come with a viable town of origin name. Peter

by **Donna1** » 15 Jan 2003, 14:46

My grandfather came to the US through Boston. Unfortunately, those records aren\'t documented as well as Ellis Island. Any other suggestions?

by **ptimber** » 15 Jan 2003, 15:05

Since you didn\'t furnish your grandfathers surname go to the Mormon FHlibrary nearest you and request NARA microfilm for passenger arrivals to Boston 1902-1920, Partys 1 and 2 if he came into the USA during that period. The NARA microfilm catalog numbers for A thru z are T521-1 thru 11 and corresponds with FHL# 1324975 thru 1324984 A thru Z. If you have trouble reading the first roll then order the second roll #1205455 thru 1205465. FHL is the catalog number for the FHL in Salt Lake City library and can be ordered for your local FHlibrary. You can also go towww.genealogylookups.com/narchives.htm and obtain form 81 from NARA for their furnishing you with passenger arrival information if the dates are not consistent with whast you know. Peter

by **Donna1** » 16 Jan 2003, 19:40

thanks much -- will try this route.

by **ptimber** » 16 Jan 2003, 20:13

lots of luck. Peter