Over 25 million Italians have emigrated between 1861 and 1960 with a migration boom between 1871 and 1915 when over 13,5 million emigrants left the country for European and overseas destinations.
Ok..I thought I could do this on my own, but here I am needing your help, once again.
I am looking for the Ship and arrival of Caterina [Carrie] Calamusa, born 1892 in Corleone. Her parents are: Giacomo Calamusa/Giovanna [Jennie] Mannina.
Giacome came to the US in, November 9, 1896 on the Ship Bolivia.
She was probably traveling with her mother Giovanna [Jennie] Mannina and another sibling, Lena Calamusa, she was born 1895 in Corleone, all the rest of her sibling were born in Louisiana. Hope I have given you enough information Thank you so much.
I believe this is the right passenger list. I see her mother and a few siblings
Last Name: Canolusa
Ethnicity: Italian
Last Place of Residence: Corleone
Date of Arrival: Jul 15, 1898
Age at Arrival: 4y Gender: F Marital Status: S
Ship of Travel: Hesperia
Port of Departure: Naples
Manifest Line Number: 0027
I searched on the gold form and put in the first letter of her first name and the first letter of her last name and the town name Corleone. This website even allows you to do a sound search of the town name.
maestra36........Thank you - Thank you. You are just awesome. That is them. The last name is so misspelled, I would have never foung them.
You have made my day. Have a very pleasant evening, and thank you again for all your help.
Mardi
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