I am looking for information on my family in Italy. The family name is Villano. I believe that they came from southern Italy. I only have my grandmother's name Pasquelina. If anyone has any information on my family please let me know.
Thank you
Family name
Re: Family name
Sellitto,
Was Villano her maiden name? Who was her husband? Where did they settle in the US? Names of their children? Approximate birth dates?
The more information you provide, the better we'll be able to help you locate records.
Biff
Was Villano her maiden name? Who was her husband? Where did they settle in the US? Names of their children? Approximate birth dates?
The more information you provide, the better we'll be able to help you locate records.
Biff
"Mintammicce impizzu mpizzu ca pue largu minne fazzu sule!"
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Thank you for getting back to me. My Grandmother's name is Pasquelina Villano. She married Giovanni Sellitto and they lived in Susquehanna Pennsylvania. They had many children Susan, John, Guido, Anthony, Anna, Ralph, and Vincent, that I know of. I hope that you will be able to get me more information on my family.
Thank you
Thank you
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WWII Draft Registration Card for John Sellitto
Name: John Sellitto
Birth Date: 10 Sep 1882
Residence: 231 Prospect St, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Birth: Italy
Employed by Erie Railroad
Person who will know address: Mrs. Lena Sellitto
Some information and pix about Susquehanna PA and the Erie
http://erierr.railfan.net/susq.html
http://www.trainweb.org/rshs/GRS%20-%20 ... ,%20PA.htm
http://www.susquehannadepot.org/
Biff
Name: John Sellitto
Birth Date: 10 Sep 1882
Residence: 231 Prospect St, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Birth: Italy
Employed by Erie Railroad
Person who will know address: Mrs. Lena Sellitto
Some information and pix about Susquehanna PA and the Erie
http://erierr.railfan.net/susq.html
http://www.trainweb.org/rshs/GRS%20-%20 ... ,%20PA.htm
http://www.susquehannadepot.org/
Biff
"Mintammicce impizzu mpizzu ca pue largu minne fazzu sule!"
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There is only one pasqualina Villano listed on Ellis Island that fits a time frame. For some reason, (again, Biff 
) I can't pull up the manifest.
http://www.ellisisland.org/search/passR ... 2883131005
Incorrrect manifest
) I can't pull up the manifest.http://www.ellisisland.org/search/passR ... 2883131005
Incorrrect manifest
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Two manifests for what appears to be the same Giovanni Sellitto
1905 manifest line 12
Last residence Castel San Giorgio
Destination New York, NY to join cousin Francesco Picorelli, 2426 Arthur Ave (Bronx)
1909 manifest page 1 line 26
page 2
Last residence--Roccapiemonte
Place of birth--Castel San Giorgio
Destination Scranton PA to join brother Raffaele
Previously in Scranton 1906-1908
Biff
1905 manifest line 12
Last residence Castel San Giorgio
Destination New York, NY to join cousin Francesco Picorelli, 2426 Arthur Ave (Bronx)
1909 manifest page 1 line 26
page 2
Last residence--Roccapiemonte
Place of birth--Castel San Giorgio
Destination Scranton PA to join brother Raffaele
Previously in Scranton 1906-1908
Biff
"Mintammicce impizzu mpizzu ca pue largu minne fazzu sule!"
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1930 census for John Sellitto and family page 1
Page 2
Home in 1930: Susquehanna Depot, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
John Selitto 45 immigration year 1902 naturalized
Lena Selitto 40 immigration year 1913 naturalized
Susan Selitto 15
John Selitto 14
Guida Selitto 12
Anthony Selitto 8
Annie Selitto 7
Ralph Selitto 6
Vincent Selitto 2 1/12
All children born Pennsylvania
Biff
Page 2
Home in 1930: Susquehanna Depot, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
John Selitto 45 immigration year 1902 naturalized
Lena Selitto 40 immigration year 1913 naturalized
Susan Selitto 15
John Selitto 14
Guida Selitto 12
Anthony Selitto 8
Annie Selitto 7
Ralph Selitto 6
Vincent Selitto 2 1/12
All children born Pennsylvania
Biff
"Mintammicce impizzu mpizzu ca pue largu minne fazzu sule!"
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possible 1920 census
Home in 1920:
42 River Street, owns
Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Head John Sletto 36 (abt 1884)
- immig 1906, Al
- machinist, railroad shop
Wife Marie Sletto 24 (abt 1896)
- immig 1909
Daughter Sussine Sletto 4 1/12 (abt 1915)
Son John Sletto 2 6/12 (abt 1917)
Son Tony Sletto 1 4/12 (abt 1918)
Son Antonia Sletto 2/12 (abt 1919)
Home in 1920:
42 River Street, owns
Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Head John Sletto 36 (abt 1884)
- immig 1906, Al
- machinist, railroad shop
Wife Marie Sletto 24 (abt 1896)
- immig 1909
Daughter Sussine Sletto 4 1/12 (abt 1915)
Son John Sletto 2 6/12 (abt 1917)
Son Tony Sletto 1 4/12 (abt 1918)
Son Antonia Sletto 2/12 (abt 1919)
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possible 1918 WWI Card
John Silletto 36
328 East Main Street, Susquehanna
10 Sep 1882
Mach helper, Erie RR Co
Wife Pasqualina
John Silletto 36
328 East Main Street, Susquehanna
10 Sep 1882
Mach helper, Erie RR Co
Wife Pasqualina
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Brother Raffaele in 1910 census working on a railroad section gang?
Line 75
Brooklyn Township, Susquehanna County PA
http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/3452 ... 910dx1.jpg
Biff
Line 75
Brooklyn Township, Susquehanna County PA
http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/3452 ... 910dx1.jpg
Biff
"Mintammicce impizzu mpizzu ca pue largu minne fazzu sule!"
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Possible 1913 Philadelphia manifest for Pasqualina Villano
Page 1
Page 2
Yob about 1890
Last residence and place of birth-Roccapiemonte
Destination Philadelphia PA to join brother Raffaele Villano
Nearest relative in Italy--father Giovanni
Biff
Page 1
Page 2
Yob about 1890
Last residence and place of birth-Roccapiemonte
Destination Philadelphia PA to join brother Raffaele Villano
Nearest relative in Italy--father Giovanni
Biff
"Mintammicce impizzu mpizzu ca pue largu minne fazzu sule!"
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Great find Biff, 
and look how clearly stamped that naturalization notation is!!!
and look how clearly stamped that naturalization notation is!!!-
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YOU MAY HAVE A GOOD CONTACT IN THE ONLY CATHOLIC CHURCH IN THE VILLAGE. THE CHURCH ALSO HAS DATA ON THE CEMETERY.
I DID VISIT THE CHURCH AND I WAS DIRECTED TO THE BURIAL PLOTS WHERE TWO OF MY GRANDMOTHERS SISTERS ARE BURIED.
IT'S FUNNY HOW ONES MIND WORKS, IF I DIDN'T KNOW BETTER(OR IT'S PLAYING TRICKS ON ME) I ALMOST RECALL SEEING SEVERAL TOMBSTONES WITH THE NAME VILLANO.
GIVE THE CHURCH A CALL AND SEE IF YOU HAVE ANY SUCCESS.
Saint Johns Rectory
101 Jackson Ave
Susquehanna, PA 18847 Map
(570) 853-4634
GOOD LUCK, JOHN
I DID VISIT THE CHURCH AND I WAS DIRECTED TO THE BURIAL PLOTS WHERE TWO OF MY GRANDMOTHERS SISTERS ARE BURIED.
IT'S FUNNY HOW ONES MIND WORKS, IF I DIDN'T KNOW BETTER(OR IT'S PLAYING TRICKS ON ME) I ALMOST RECALL SEEING SEVERAL TOMBSTONES WITH THE NAME VILLANO.
GIVE THE CHURCH A CALL AND SEE IF YOU HAVE ANY SUCCESS.
Saint Johns Rectory
101 Jackson Ave
Susquehanna, PA 18847 Map
(570) 853-4634
GOOD LUCK, JOHN
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Thak you all so very much I think some of this information will be very helpful
John
John
