Thanks for th ereply Almendra, but I don't think we are talking about the same Pietro. My Pietro Cairo was born in Castiglione Cosentina and I have reason to believe came over the the states - Pennsylvania in the early 1800's with his son Luigi.

WOW! thank you so very much, that is awesome!!!

Thank you for your help, I have found a few american connections, but the ones I'm after died in Castiglione Cosentino. I'm afraid a language barrier might keep us from connecting, but i'm going to try!!!

Anyone with information on the above surnames, I would be interested in talking to. In particular I'm looking for the family of Grazia (Cairo) Preite born about 1888 in Castiglione Cozentina. Also from that area her uncle Pietro Cairo born around 1855 or any other family members.