"What do you think? Coincidence? PS: Not out of the question that he originally arrived in New York and then later (days, weeks, years) sailed to California instead of going cross country." I think this is probably him. My dad thinks he went to San Francisco first and lived there for sever...

Yes! This is them... I found a later census that had his son Alfred (my grandfather) as the head of household and Carlo was retired... There is much more information here, Thank you SO MUCH!!! I am also trying to research Carlo's wife Cruz ancestry as well... I need her birth certificate and the mar...

Hi, I am very new. Just signed up a few minutes ago. So thank you in advance for your patience, I am trying to trace my great grandfather prior to his immigration to California. His death certificate states his DOB June 6 1872. His father was Francesco Simoni and his mother was Benvenuta (no last na...