Looking for information Minutolo/Scutella

[vj]

Is this the manifest you have for Antonio?

1909 manifest
pg 2

14 May 1909 SS Sannio Napoli to NY
Line 21
Antonio Minuto 27, born abt 1882
- married
- last residence Reggio, Seminara
- in Seminara, wife Grazia Scutella
- destination NY Rochester
- in NY 1905/1908
- joining brother-in-law Michelangelo Scutella
- born in Seminara

[sandym]

yes that is one of the manifest I have, i was told by my grandfather Frank that my g-grandfather came on a ship named Calabria..
But the manifest you have is the one I found too.
They (g-grandparents) setteled in Newark New York.

[vj]

Since both Antonio & Grazia were born in Seminara you can order (rent) and view their Italian records on microfilm
at your nearest Family History Center:

film notes

Topic
Italy, Reggio di Calabria, Seminara - Civil registration
Titles
Registri dello stato civile, 1809-1915 Seminara (Reggio di Calabria).
Ufficio dello stato civile

edit: added
Francesco’s Scutella’s records from Delianuova:
film notes

Topic
Italy, Reggio di Calabria, Delianuova - Civil registration
Titles
Registri dello stato civile, 1809-1864 Pedavoli (Reggio di Calabria).
Ufficio dello stato civile
Registri dello stato civile, 1809-1865 Paracorio (Reggio di Calabria).
Ufficio dello stato civile
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[vj]

yes that is one of the manifest I have, i was told by my grandfather Frank that my g-grandfather came on a ship named Calabria..
But the manifest you have is the one I found too.
They (g-grandparents) setteled in Newark New York.

It appears from his 1909 manifest that this was his 2nd trip.
There should be another manifest from abt 1905.
Valarie

[sandym]

I do have a LSD research center very close to my home... Thank you for this information.

[vj]

I do have a LSD research center very close to my home... Thank you for this information.

You're very welcome!
As Peter said earlier - you're on your way
Valarie

[vj]

Also,

SSDI
Name: Antonio Minutolo
SSN: 091-20-xxxx
Last Residence: New York
Born: 6 Feb 1882
Died: Aug 1965
State (Year) SSN issued: New York (Before 1951 )

While you’re waiting for your films to arrive, if you haven’t done it already,
you may want to order this

Social Security Application SS-5

His SS# is available here if you don’t already have it:
http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/ ... _form=true

About the SS Application:
http://genealogy.about.com/od/online_re ... equest.htm

Order form SSA-711 (can be done online):
http://www.ssa.gov/foia/html/foia_guide.htm

[sandym]

I have all of this information too.. and my g-grandmothers ss# with her benefits from my g-grandfather. A Lot of this stuff I've had for years my problem was finding records in Italy with thier parents names and pedigree information.

[wldspirit]

That's why we encourage feedback.....SO records and research are not duplicated.
If you have gathered all US documents, identified the exact town of origin,
the next step is to send to Italy for original copies of records or to search thru microfilmed records by the Lds.

Have you sent for records to the town of origin? Been able to confirm the town of origin thru US records.....(other than manifest)...
wldspirit

[sandym]

No, I have not written anyone about town of origin records, nor had I gone back or checked with the LSD research center, it wasn't until this week that my 'family' started asking question about this family tree, which I am ashamed to say has sit on the back burner for awhile. No, i haven't been able to confirm town of origin either. I didn't realize there was so much free information avaliable.

[wldspirit]

You can send for records while waiting on microfilm, you just may get them before the microfilm!!

Easy to use interactive form letter:

http://circolocalabrese.org/resources/letters/index.asp

Taking cues from the census, both are naturalized. Have you sent for this record....also list ages at marriage, giving you a rough idea of what year they married.......

wldspirit

[sandym]

thank-you for the heads up.... I'll send out a letter tonight..just click on your link right?

[wldspirit]

Yes........the form is pretty easy to use, and you have the parents name,
so that is a major piece of the puzzle!!

If you have any questions, just ask....there is always help available here..
our members are the greatest!!

wldspirit

[sandym]

Thanks alot for all the help tongiht. I will keep you posted.
Good night

[vj]

Valarie,
I had some of the information you have, I didn't have her father or mothers name. I did know that she came to the Us after she was married.

In case you don’t have this manifest, Francesco Scutella’s wife’s name:
Giuseppa Buda

1913
pg 2