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by bobellis75
25 Feb 2012, 17:22
Forum: Italian Genealogy
Topic: Fontanini surname in Iowa
Replies: 16
Views: 5221

Re: Fontanini surname in Iowa

My name is Maurizio Tonelli (age 57). My mother Iole Battani (age 85) lives in Pietravolta, near Frassinoro. My Grandfather's name is Giovanni Battani (1997-1985), brother of IDA (1892-1985). I have found on internet: IDA's son SARG is recentry dead in Des Moines... Do you know if Laura Ceretti was...
by bobellis75
25 Feb 2012, 16:47
Forum: Italian Genealogy
Topic: Fontanini surname in Iowa
Replies: 16
Views: 5221

Re: Fontanini surname in Iowa

This is the possible 1910 arrival manifest for Domenico's wife, Maria Bertucci: 4 june 1910 Bertucci Maria , age 20, female, married, housekeeper, from Frassinoro (leaving in Frassinoro her mother Maria Bertucci) to Des Moine to join her husband Domenico Fontanini page 1: http://www.ellisisland.org...
by bobellis75
22 Jun 2011, 18:14
Forum: Italian Genealogy
Topic: Fontanini surname in Iowa
Replies: 16
Views: 5221

Re: Fontanini surname in Iowa

wow. Talk about service! ; ) Yes...I believe that Domenico/Dominic is my G-G-G Grandfather. John I believe is my G-G Grandfather (I know my grandmother's father is John Fontanini). I had fount some bare bones info here and there but nothing this in depth! Much appreciated...I will take this info and...
by bobellis75
21 Jun 2011, 20:37
Forum: Italian Genealogy
Topic: Fontanini surname in Iowa
Replies: 16
Views: 5221

Fontanini surname in Iowa

Hello...I'm fairly new to genealogy and trying to trace back through my dad's side of the family. My grandmother's maiden name is Fontanini. Her father is a John Fontanini, and it seems his father is a Dominic Fontanini. I THINK!!! :? Anyway...I did find some info saying Dominic came from Italy to t...