It has been a while since I have been able to post anything on the site you know how life is...Anyway we had a major breakthrough with Frank's mothers name. Busatan was how it was spelled on the marriage certificate, however someone with a think italian accent saying Pusateri might be misunderstood ...

Thanks to everyones help I continue to make headway. I have not come across any surnames of "Busaten" which would be Franks mothers maiden name. This is whats listed on his death certificate. However I am of the feeling that with thick accents pronunciations can be misunderstood. If I follow that ...

Mfjp,
Thanks for the info. I was kind of thinking that to, with so many people in the house and I don't believe he spoke english so he might have been misunderstood or didnt care. As far as I know he did not have a middle name. It's actually spelled Pusateri, Two cousins married into the family ...

Mfjp,
when it lists immigration 1883 naturalization 1893. Would that be the year he arrived. We had him arriving in 1886. Do you think he would "fudge" a little to become a citizen sooner? Also would you know on ship manifests Do they always list the adults followed by the minors accompanying him ...

I would love a link to print. I just talked to My Father, Michael, his dad was the four year old Michael on the census. Thanks so much. Michael

Yes that is him, Thanks for the page mfjp. My Grandfather never spoke of any uncles. I will try the FHC Thanks again for tip Trish. I appreciate the help.
Mike

Hello,
I am currenty researching my family history and am looking for any information on the following.

Francesco Bova born Termini-Imerese circa 1866
Came to America in 1886, settled in East St. Louis,IL
His father was Phillip Bova.
His mother was Antevtna Busaten.
I was wondering if he had any ...