Surname: PEROTT(?) from Spezzano

[elora_c]

I have a declaration of intent for my husband's great-grandfather. Information on it claims:
Name: Peter F. Perott (F is either Francis or Frederick)
DOB: 1/15/1887
Place of birth: Spezzano, Albanese, Italy
Date of immigration: June 13, 1893
Place of embarkation: Naples
Port of arrival: NY, NY

I found the Massilia which matches the date and departure city, but didn't find any likely candidates for a match. I don't know anything about his parents. It seems like his last name may have been americanized enough that I don't recognize it. Any clues where to look next for his parents?

Thanks,
Carole

[wldspirit]

World War 1 draft registration.............

http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/2312/perott3cy.gif

Do you know if he had any brothers or sisters...sometimes locating info on a sibling can lead to the discovery of parents names. Have you pulled any other records on Peter?

wldspirit

[suanj]

Hi the right spelling of surname in Spezzano Albanese is PARROTTA; in LDS microfilms civil records of Spezzano Albaneseyou can find all you need regards, suanj

[wldspirit]

Suanj, I did find this manifest...but the dates do not match what is listed??
Nor of the town??


Perrotta,Pasquale Marrano 1893 7 1886

and the name....would it not be something other than Pasquale?

hugs,
DeLisa

[suanj]

Hi Lisa, you must see this record:
.Pietro Barrota 1893 7

really is Parrotta right spelling... kisses, suanj

[suanj]

also exist in Italy Barrota surname, but only in Lecce(puglia) area.. in Spezzano is Parrotta... kisses, suanj

[wldspirit]

I see.......that is why you are the true MASTER.....and I your student!!!
Much hugs and kisses.
DeLisa

[suanj]

Hi Lisa, here all masters! hugs & kisses, suanj

[ricbru]

Suanj and Wildspirit, as always great genealogsits,

here there is Barrota Pietro emigrated to USA on 1893 (line 175)

http://ellisisland.org/search/shipManif ... 1500195025&

Pietro Barrota

Occupation Child, Youngster
Age 7
Sex M
Literacy N
Arrived 13 Jun 1893
Origin Italy
Port Marseilles & Naples
Last Residence U
Destination Bristol
Plan Unknown
Ship Massilia
Passage Unknown

bye Riccardo

[wldspirit]

Riccardo....as always, "molto gentile"......but I have a long way to go before I learn as much as you and Suanj....it is not enough
to know just the genealogy....but to know the history of Italy and it's people......
Best Regards,
DeLisa

[elora_c]

Thank you all for your wonderful, and very fast, help. The destination on the ship manifest and traveling with an uncle seem to match family history, so until given reason to believe otherwise, we're going with Pietro Barrota (Parrotta) became Peter Perott.

Thanks again,
Carole