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Frank Ferrara and family

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Hi. New member looking to find some information on great grandparents from Sicily region. I have been doing research through Ancestry.com and have gone as far back as I can on all tree branches to the first of each of the great grandparents who immigrated to the USA. I am hoping someone can help me here at IG.com. Any information on the people listed, their parents, siblings, children, marriages, birth certificates, etc would greatly help...

Frank Ferrara b: abt 1855
Nathalie (Adelina) UNKNOWN maiden name b: abt 1870

Children:

(possibly 3 children bef 1890)
Nellie Ferrara b: abt 1890 in Italy
Ralph Ferrara b: abt 1893 in Italy
Sylvestris (Silvie) Ferrara b: 8 Feb 1898 in Manhattan, New York, USA
Charles Ferrara b: abt 1900 in Manhattan, New York, USA
Thomas Ferrara b: abt 1901 in Manhattan, New York, USA
Lucy Ferrara b: abt 1904 in Manhattan, New York, USA
Nancy Ferrara b: abt 1905 in Manhattan, New York, USA
Joseph Ferrara b: abt 1907 in Manhattan, New York, USA

Blanks to fill in would be birthdays, deaths, Nathalie's maiden name, parents of Frankl and Nathalie if possible. If anyone here can help it would be great. If there are other resources I can use to help, please let me know.

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If this 1910 census is correct for your ancestors's family:

1910 United States Federal Census
about Frank Ferrara
Name: Frank Ferrara
Age in 1910: 51
Estimated birth year: abt 1859
Birthplace: Italy
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Italy
Mother's Birth Place: Italy
Spouse's name: Adelina Ferrara
Home in 1910: Manhattan Ward 6, New York, New York
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Year of immigration: 1890
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Frank Ferrara 51 head, born in IT, immigr. year 1890
Adelina Ferrara 42 wife, born i8n IT, immigr. year 1895

also their child are listed on the same manifest:

Galati Nellie, daughter, married since 1 year with Joseph and their daughter Flora one month old;
Ferrara Ralph, Sylvestris, Charles, Thomas, Lucy, Nancy, Joseph
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then I found this marriage record for their daughter Nellie:

New York Marriages, 1686-1980

Groom's Name: Guiseppe Colati
Groom's Birth Date: 1886
Groom's Birthplace: Palermo
Groom's Age:
Bride's Name: Nellie Ferrara
Bride's Birth Date: 1889
Bride's Birthplace: St Antsus Naploi, Italy
Bride's Age:
Marriage Date: 10 Jun 1909
Marriage Place: Manhattan, New York, New York
Groom's Father's Name: Golati Silvatore
Groom's Mother's Name: Baselamcuti Lorenza
Bride's Father's Name: Ferrara Francesco
Bride's Mother's Name: Bian Maddalena Di


I believe the correct lastname of Maddalena was Di Biase

Italy Births and Baptisms, 1806-1900
for Nellie Ferrara

Name: Nellie Ferrara
Gender: Female
Baptism/Christening Date:
Baptism/Christening Place:
Birth Date: 1889
Birthplace: St Antsus Naploi, Italy

Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: Ferrara Francesco
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Bian Maddalena Di
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M00900-2
System Origin: Italy-ODM
Source Film Number: 1493158
Reference Number:

Possible 1895 arrival manifest for Maddalena and her children:

7 October 1895

Maddalena De Biase, age 30 travelling with Ciro (male) Ferraro age 8, Aniello (male but possinly it was Nellie) age 7, Raffaele (male) age 3:

http://www.ellisisland.org/EIFile/popup ... &line=0199

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I noticed that the address on the 1910 census was 86 Mulberry Street, then maybe this 1900 census could be correct for the same family at the same address?

1900 United States Federal Census
about Francesco Ferra
Name: Francesco Ferra
Home in 1900: Manhattan, New York, New York
[New York, New York]
Age: 43
Birth Date: May 1857
Birthplace: Italy
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1887
Relationship to Head of House: Head
Father's Birthplace: Italy
Mother's Birthplace: Italy
Spouse's name: Madline Ferra
Marriage Year: 1884
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 16
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Francesco Ferra 43 head, born in IT, immigr. year 1887, alien, married since 16 years
Madline Ferra 32 wife, born in IT, immigr. year 1894, amrried since 16 years, mother of 5 children among whom only 4 living
Anile Ferra 14 son, born on Feb 1886 in Italy, immigr. year 1894
Mary Ferra 11 daughter, born on June 1888 in Italy
Bastano Ferra 2 son, born on june 1898 in NY
Charlie Ferra 1 son, born on May 1899 in NY

I know there are incongruences on the children but I believe it's the same family of the 1910 census...
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Bride's Name: Nellie Ferrara
Bride's Birth Date: 1889
Bride's Birthplace: St Antsus Naploi, Italy
Possible option for the birth place:
Sant'Antimo - Napoli Province - Campania region

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Pink67 wrote:Possible 1895 arrival manifest for Maddalena and her children:

7 October 1895

Ship Werra

Maddalena De Biase, age 30 travelling with Ciro (male) Ferraro age 8, Aniello (male but possinly it was Nellie) age 7, Raffaele (male) age 3:

www.ellisisland.org/EI...;line=0199

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Pink67 wrote:1900 United States Federal Census
about Francesco Ferra
Name: Francesco Ferra
Home in 1900: Manhattan, New York, New York
[New York, New York]
Age: 43
Birth Date: May 1857
Birthplace: Italy
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1887
Relationship to Head of House: Head
Father's Birthplace: Italy
Mother's Birthplace: Italy
Spouse's name: Madline Ferra
Marriage Year: 1884
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 16
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Francesco Ferra 43 head, born in IT, immigr. year 1887, alien, married since 16 years
Madline Ferra 32 wife, born in IT, immigr. year 1894, amrried since 16 years, mother of 5 children among whom only 4 living
Anile Ferra 14 son, born on Feb 1886 in Italy, immigr. year 1894
Mary Ferra 11 daughter, born on June 1888 in Italy
Bastano Ferra 2 son, born on june 1898 in NY
Charlie Ferra 1 son, born on May 1899 in NY
From Ancestry.com, the naturalization for Aniello Ferrara:

Selected U.S. Naturalization Records - Original Documents, 1790-1974
about Anielle Ferrara
Name: Anielle Ferrara
State: New York
Court Type: District Court
Court Location: Southern District, New York
Naturalization Record Type: Petition for Naturalization
Naturalization Record Number: 15913
Roll Description: (Roll 0125) Petition No. 15901 - Petition No. 16150
Archive: National Archives, Washington, D.C.
Collection Title: Petitions for Naturalization from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, 1897-1944
Archive Series: M1972
Archive Roll: 125

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on the Declaration of Intention Aniello stated his place of birth was Sant Antimo :!:

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Again from Ancestry.com:

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
about Anillo Ferrara
Name: Anillo Ferrara
City: Manhattan
County: New York
State: New York
Birthplace: Italy
Birth Date: 25 Mar 1887
Race: Caucasian (White)
FHL Roll Number: 1765675
DraftBoard: 94

Place of birth Sant'Antimo

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arusso0214 wrote:Sylvestris (Silvie) Ferrara b: 8 Feb 1898 in Manhattan, New York, USA
The real first name of Silvie was Sebastiano, from Ancestry.com:

New York City Births, 1891-1902
Sebastino Ferraro 8 Feb 1898 5?? Births Reported in 1898.

So, the 1900 census is correct:

1900 United States Federal Census
about Francesco Ferra
Name: Francesco Ferra
Home in 1900: Manhattan, New York, New York
[New York, New York]
Age: 43
Birth Date: May 1857
Birthplace: Italy
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1887
Relationship to Head of House: Head
Father's Birthplace: Italy
Mother's Birthplace: Italy
Spouse's name: Madline Ferra
Marriage Year: 1884
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 16
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Francesco Ferra 43 head, born in IT, immigr. year 1887, alien, married since 16 years
Madline Ferra 32 wife, born in IT, immigr. year 1894, amrried since 16 years, mother of 5 children among whom only 4 living
Anile Ferra 14 son, born on Feb 1886 in Italy, immigr. year 1894
Mary Ferra 11 daughter, born on June 1888 in Italy
Bastano Ferra 2 son, born on june 1898 in NY
Charlie Ferra 1 son, born on May 1899 in NY

Having no doubt that the family is correct then you can be pretty sure that the place of origin was Sant'Antimo - Napoli Province

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I noticed that the address on the 1910 census was 86 Mulberry Street, then maybe this 1900 census could be correct for the same family at the same address?

1900 United States Federal Census
about Francesco Ferra
Name: Francesco Ferra
Home in 1900: Manhattan, New York, New York
[New York, New York]
Age: 43
Birth Date: May 1857
Birthplace: Italy
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1887
Relationship to Head of House: Head
Father's Birthplace: Italy
Mother's Birthplace: Italy
Spouse's name: Madline Ferra
Marriage Year: 1884
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 16
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Francesco Ferra 43 head, born in IT, immigr. year 1887, alien, married since 16 years
Madline Ferra 32 wife, born in IT, immigr. year 1894, amrried since 16 years, mother of 5 children among whom only 4 living
Anile Ferra 14 son, born on Feb 1886 in Italy, immigr. year 1894
Mary Ferra 11 daughter, born on June 1888 in Italy
Bastano Ferra 2 son, born on june 1898 in NY
Charlie Ferra 1 son, born on May 1899 in NY
Same family on the 1905 census from the site:
https://www.familysearch.org/

Ferraro Frank, age 40, years in the U.S. 15, occupation carpenter
Ferraro Madelina, age 40, years in the u.S 14
Ferraro Sabatore, son, age 12, born in the U.S.
Ferraro Charley, son, age 5, born in the U.S.
Ferraro Carmelo, son, age 3, born in the U.S.
Ferraro Lucy, daughter, age 2, born in the U.S.
Ferraro Nunzia, daughter, age 1, born in the U.S.

image: (right side page)
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Possible birth dates:

Ferrara Nunziata Oct 10 1904 Certificate number: 46846 County Manhattan

Ferrara Lucia Sep 13 1902 Certificate number: 36829 County: Manhattan

Ferraro Carmelo Mar 8 1901 Certificate number: 12830 County Manhattan

Hope this helps...

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Laura... thank you for all the information. This is one of the more confusing families to sort through. Francesco (Frank) and Maddalena (Madelina, Adelina, Nathalie) and their first few kids have all sorts of names that they went by. I'm trying to piece everything together one person at a time to see what fits where. The information you found is all the same family and I know it's the correct family because Mulberry Street is where my great grandfather grew up early on in Manhattan.

I know there should be 11 kids. The early ones I'm not sure of all their names, and the different names and similar dates presented on the passenger list, censuses, and other documents make it all that much more difficult. Each child has at least 2 or 3 different names... some are on one list, some on another list, but it seems they all were never together in any type of sequence according to these lists! Aniello is not Nellie, but is probably one of the 3 missing children, and is a male because he is married to an "Annie" on his naturalization form. Nellie is a female and is married to Joseph Galati (Guiseppe Colati?) which is confimed. You are probably correct that Aniello and Nellie (and possibly Ciro and Raffaele) were born in Sant'Antimo, Napoli, Italy as kind of deciphered on Aniello's naturalization form (San Antimo, Italy). Here are the ones I can't figure out:

Thomas
Carmelo

Thomas is my great grandfather but can't confirm he ever went by Carmelo.

Sebastino (Bastano) (8 Feb 1898 - ) Male born in New York
*Sylvestris (Silvie) (1898 – 1981) Male born in New York

Are these 2 people the same? Here is the whole list I have put together so far with * marking people who are confirmed by my 82 year old uncle:

Ciro (1886 - ) Male born in Italy
Aniello (Anile) (25 Mar 1887 - 1978) Male born in Italy
*Mary (Jun 1888 - ) Female born in Italy
*Nellie (Jun 1890 - ) Female born in Italy
*Raffaele (Ralph) (24 Mar 1892 – ) Male born in Italy
Sebastino (Bastano) (8 Feb 1898 - ) Male born in New York
*Sylvestris (Silvie) (1898 – 1981) Male born in New York
Charles (Charlie) (May 1899 – 1959) Male born in New York
*Thomas (Tom) (1901 – ) Male born in New York
*Lucy (1904 – ) Female born in New York
*Nunzia (Nancy) (1905 – 1966) Female born in New York
*Joseph (1907 – ) Male born in New York

He says there were definetely 11 kids. He doesn't remember a Circo, Aniello, Bastano, or Charlie. He insists there was a Danny who was the oldest (maybe Ciro changed his name to make american?). Joseph is definetely the youngest.

I've confirmed:

Nellie married Joseph Galati
Ralph married Anna (unknown maiden)
Silvie married Rose (unknown maiden)
Thomas married Netta Falanga
Lucy did marry and have 2 sons, John and Frank
Joseph did marry and have at least 1 daughter.

Can anyone assist at piecing together the kids of Francesco and Maddalena? This is truly frustrating at times!
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Sebastino (Bastano) (8 Feb 1898 - ) Male born in New York
*Sylvestris (Silvie) (1898 – 1981) Male born in New York
yes, they are the same person...

Social Security Death Index
about Silvestri Ferrara
Name: Silvestri Ferrara
SSN:
Last Residence: 11710 Bellmore, Nassau, New York, United States of America
Born: 8 Feb 1898
Last Benefit: 11758 Massapequa, Nassau, New York, United States of America
Died: Aug 1981 State (Year) SSN issued: New York (Before 1951)

*Nunzia (Nancy) (1905 – 1966) Female born in New York
I'm pretty sure that this is her correct birth record:

Ferrara Nunziata Oct 10 1904 Certificate number: 46846 County Manhattan
*Lucy (1904 – ) Female born in New York
her birth record:

Ferrara Lucia Sep 13 1902 Certificate number: 36829 County: Manhattan
*Thomas (Tom) (1901 – ) Male born in New York
possible record:

Ferraro Carmelo Mar 8 1901 Certificate number: 12830 County Manhattan

Marriage Dates:

Ferrara Thomas Apr 21 1922 Queens Certificate n. 801
Kalanga Annetta Mar 21 1922 Queens Certificate n. 801

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Considering the 1920 census:

address: 3982 Water Street - Queens

1920 United States Federal Census
about Frank Ferraro
Name: Frank Ferraro[Frank Fierraro]
Home in 1920: Queens Assembly District 5, Queens, New York
Age: 65
Estimated birth year: abt 1855
Birthplace: Italy
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
[Head]
Spouse's name: Nathalie Ferraro
Father's Birth Place: Italy
Mother's Birth Place: Italy
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Own
Year of immigration: 1890
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Frank Ferraro 65 head
Nathalie Ferraro 50 wife
Thomas Ferraro 18 son, born in NY
Lucy Ferraro 16 daughter, born in NY
Nancy Ferraro 13 daughter, born in NY
Joseph Ferraro 11 son, born in NY
Silvie Ferraro 20 son, born in NY
Rose Ferraro 19 daughter in law, born in NY, father born in IT, mother born in NY

living in the same house (same address)

1920 United States Federal Census
about Ralph Ferraro
Name: Ralph Ferraro
Home in 1920: Queens Assembly District 5, Queens, New York
Age: 26
Estimated birth year: abt 1894
Birthplace: Italy
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
[Head]
Spouse's name: Sarah Ferraro
Father's Birth Place: Italy
Mother's Birth Place: Italy
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Rent
Year of immigration: 1896
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Ralph Ferraro 26 head, born in IT
Sarah Ferraro 23 wife, born in NY to italian parents
Helen Ferraro 2 [2 7/12] daughter, born in NY
Jeanette Ferraro 0[3/12] daughter, born in NY
Minnie Froshkill 25 sister in law, widow
Leonard Froshkill 1[1 3/12] nephew

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Possible marriage dates for Silvester Ferraro:

Ferrari Silvester May 27 1919 Manhattan Certificate number 16824
Jalla Eleanor May 27 1919 Manhattan Certificate number 16824

and 2 possible records for Raffaele:

Ferraro Raffaele Oct 1 1916 Manhattan Certificate number: 27505
Cucco Nunziata Oct 1 1916 Manhattan Certificate number: 27505

or:

Ferraro Raffaele Apr 23 1914 Manhattan 10522
Citarella Consiglia Apr 23 1914 Manhattan 10522

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Aniello is not Nellie, but is probably one of the 3 missing children, and is a male because he is married to an "Annie" on his naturalization form
.

Marriage dates:

IGI Individual Record FamilySearchâ„¢ International Genealogical Index v5.0
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Aguello Ferraro
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Event(s):
Birth: , , Italy

Christening:
Death:
Burial:
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Parents:
Father: Francesco
Mother: Maddalena DeBis.. (De Biase)
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Marriages:
Spouse: Ninnina Carillo
Marriage: 08 MAR 1903 Manhattan, New York, New York

:!: Look at the same record on Italgen.org:

Groom (double record)
Ferraro Daniel Jan 15 1903 Manhattan Certificate number: 1776
Ferraro Angelo Jan 15 1903 Manhattan Certificate number: 1776

Bride:
Carillo Annina Jan 5 1903 Certificate number: 1776 Manhattan
Carillo Nannina Mar 8 1903 Certificate number: 1776 Manhattan
He insists there was a Danny who was the oldest (maybe Ciro changed his name to make american?).
I believe that Danny was Aniello :D

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Aniello's son:

IGI Individual Record FamilySearchâ„¢ International Genealogical Index v5.0
North America
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Carlo Carmine Ferraro
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Event(s):
Birth: 16 OCT 1913 Brooklyn, Kings, New York

Christening:
Death: NOV 2005 Brooklyn, Kings, New York
Burial:
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Parents:
Father: Angelo Raffaelo Ferraro
Mother: Anna Carillo

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:P Another confirmation about Aniello being Danny:

Address: 70 Bayard street - Manhattan

Names very badly transcripted on Ancestry.com

1910 United States Federal Census
about Daniel Fenora
Name: Daniel Fenora [Daniel Fenola]
Age in 1910: 25
Estimated birth year: abt 1885
Birthplace: Italy
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Italy
Mother's Birth Place: Italy
Spouse's name: Anna Fenora
Home in 1910: Manhattan Ward 6, New York, New York
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Year of immigration: 1892
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Daniel Fenora 25 head, born in IT, married since 7 years, immigr. year 1892, naturalized
Brose Rosello 16 (on the manifest Biasi Corrello), single, brother in law
Rose Mondolora 68 ???
Anthony Marturalle 1 ???
Amello Marturalle 4 ???
Philip Marturalle 1 6/12 ???
Anna Fenora 25 wife, born in IT, married since 7 years, mother of 4 children among whom only 2 living, immigr. year 1892
Frank Fenora 6 son, born in NY
Joseph Fenora 2 son, born in NY
Jerry Gennerells 19 ???

???=people not of the same family...

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World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
about Anillo Ferrara
Name: Anillo Ferrara
City: Manhattan
County: New York
State: New York
Birthplace: Italy
Birth Date: 25 Mar 1887
Race: Caucasian (White)
FHL Roll Number: 1765675
DraftBoard: 94

Married with 6 children. :!:

Birth place: Sant'Antimo - address 70 Bayard street Manhattan

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I just saw your posts as I was searching for history past my great grandfather Silvestri Ferrara. I am assuming we are related. My name is Chris Ferrara and my father is John Jr, my grandfather John Sr the youngest of the Silvestri and Rose family. I would love to see what info you have as I am hitting many road blocks. Please feel free to contact me by PM.
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I may have mislead on my last post, my grandfather was the youngest male from Silvestri. My Aunt Dee Dee or Dolores was the youngest child. We all reside in the Islip, NY area. I am going to see her tomorrow to try to clarify some of these facts. I am trying to complete this for my dad for a Christmas present but I think it might be...to be continued. There are a lot of people to try to track. Again, I dont know how far you got but please contact me by PM so we can compare notes.
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