Drinkwater's in Boston
Drinkwater's in Boston
Greetings,
I am one of the many Italian Drinkwater's living in the Boston area. I know that my Great Grandfather's name was Sylvester and he resided in the North end of Boston. Supposedly he came from Bari.
I am looking for any information on him or family that still lives in Italy.
Thanks in advance for any info.
Gary
I am one of the many Italian Drinkwater's living in the Boston area. I know that my Great Grandfather's name was Sylvester and he resided in the North end of Boston. Supposedly he came from Bari.
I am looking for any information on him or family that still lives in Italy.
Thanks in advance for any info.
Gary
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Re: Drinkwater's in Boston
So would his surname have been Bevilacqua in Italy?
If you provide more information (like when Sylvester was born / emigrated or at the very least where he lived in 1920/1930) there are many wonderful people here who can help you.
(I am also from Massachusetts, to the west, next to Springfield)
If you provide more information (like when Sylvester was born / emigrated or at the very least where he lived in 1920/1930) there are many wonderful people here who can help you.
(I am also from Massachusetts, to the west, next to Springfield)
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Yes, Bevilacqua was his surname. I've been told that his birth town was Bari. While living here, he settled in the North end and I believe eventually lived in Everett, MA. Thank you for your response.JamesBianco wrote:So would his surname have been Bevilacqua in Italy?
If you provide more information (like when Sylvester was born / emigrated or at the very least where he lived in 1920/1930) there are many wonderful people here who can help you.
(I am also from Massachusetts, to the west, next to Springfield)
Gary
Re: Drinkwater's in Boston
Gary,
Was your great grandfather a carpenter? Was his wife's name Amelia or something similar? Was his year of birth about 1859? Were these his children? Frank. George, Lena, Rose, Mollie, Sylvester, Jr.?
Biff
Was your great grandfather a carpenter? Was his wife's name Amelia or something similar? Was his year of birth about 1859? Were these his children? Frank. George, Lena, Rose, Mollie, Sylvester, Jr.?
Biff
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Re: Drinkwater's in Boston
Gary, any relation to the perennial fan behind home plate at Fenway Park, Dennis Drinkwater? The owner of Giant Glass, by the way.
Re: Drinkwater's in Boston
Yes, no, maybe! I have communicated with him a few times over the past few years and he originally denied any relation. On one of our last chats, I mentioned some names that I heard over the years, it was Louis the Barber that solidified our connection. I guess when I join him for a game, I will then be one of the family. I'm not holding my breath!Manjestic wrote:Gary, any relation to the perennial fan behind home plate at Fenway Park, Dennis Drinkwater? The owner of Giant Glass, by the way.
Biff83,
I'm working on getting Sylvesters wife name. Hopefully soon. Thanks for your help
Gary
Re: Drinkwater's in Boston
More Info. On my grandmothers side, her name was Clair Drinkwater. Her fathers name was Vito Frederick (Maybe Frederico) her mothers maiden name was Rita Pizzi.
Gary
Gary
Re: Drinkwater's in Boston
Gary,
I know there were both Drinkwater's and Bevilaqua's in Burlington when I was growing up.
Janet
I know there were both Drinkwater's and Bevilaqua's in Burlington when I was growing up.
Janet
Re: Drinkwater's in Boston
I am one of the Drinkwater's from Burlington.kiddle5 wrote:Gary,
I know there were both Drinkwater's and Bevilaqua's in Burlington when I was growing up.
Janet
Gary
Re: Drinkwater's in Boston
Biff,Biff83 wrote:Gary,
Was your great grandfather a carpenter? Was his wife's name Amelia or something similar? Was his year of birth about 1859? Were these his children? Frank. George, Lena, Rose, Mollie, Sylvester, Jr.?
Biff
I found out that Sylvester's wife was indeed Amielia Pizzano, maybe Emilia. Sylvester was a marble worker. George, my granfather was born in 1894. Still trying to track down more info to help with this search for our Italian roots. Thanks for all your help!
Gary
Re: Drinkwater's in Boston
Hi Gary,
From this society, you can order George's birth record.
New England Historic Genealogical Society
101 Newbury Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116 USA (617) 536-5740, Fax (617) 536-7307.
Vo.441, page 290 #13098
Born 9/12/1894 George Drinkwater, at 88 L(?)ehard, Boston
Parents: Sylvester & Amelia Drinkwater
Both born in Itlay & lists Sylvester as a marble worker
Hope this helps.
jcsm
From this society, you can order George's birth record.
New England Historic Genealogical Society
101 Newbury Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116 USA (617) 536-5740, Fax (617) 536-7307.
Vo.441, page 290 #13098
Born 9/12/1894 George Drinkwater, at 88 L(?)ehard, Boston
Parents: Sylvester & Amelia Drinkwater
Both born in Itlay & lists Sylvester as a marble worker
Hope this helps.
jcsm
Researching in San Vitaliano, Napoli, Italy & Armento, Potenza, Italy.
Re: Drinkwater's in Boston
jcsm400 wrote:Hi Gary,
From this society, you can order George's birth record.
New England Historic Genealogical Society
101 Newbury Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116 USA (617) 536-5740, Fax (617) 536-7307.
Vo.441, page 290 #13098
Born 9/12/1894 George Drinkwater, at 88 L(?)ehard, Boston
Parents: Sylvester & Amelia Drinkwater
Both born in Itlay & lists Sylvester as a marble worker
Hope this helps.
jcsm
Thanks!
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Re: Drinkwater's in Boston
My great-great-grandfather's name was Frederico Bevilacqua, born 1860 in Montemiletto. He had 5 children I know of: Josephine, Raffaele, Savino, Linda, and Anthony. two of Raffaele's sons, Fred and Lawrence, changed their name to Drinkwater They grew up in the Boston area. Let me know if there's any connection.
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Bumped to resume my search.
Hopefully planning a trip in September to Italy and would love to visit Bari, where it all began.
Hopefully planning a trip in September to Italy and would love to visit Bari, where it all began.