help finding grandparents
help finding grandparents
I need help finding my grandparents, who were from San Mango D'Aquino, Calabria. My grandfather was Rosario Gabriele Fiorillo, son of Angelo and Cecilia Fiorello. He was born around 1879 and died in America on August 8, 1951. My grandmother was Theresa Caterina,(or Catrina) also from San Mango. She was the daughter of Antonio and Magdalena Caterina, also born around 1879 and died in America in 1929. I don't know what year they were married, but I do know my grandfather came to America in 1902 and my grandmother followed with their daughter, Maria Cecilia Fiorillo in 1908. It would mean so much to me to learn more about them. I can't find any record of my grandfather entering this country. I can find his brother and my grandmother and their child, but no information on Rosario.
Thank you in advance for any help or directions to take. I am very new at genealogy searching.
Thank you in advance for any help or directions to take. I am very new at genealogy searching.
- Romano1970
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Re: help finding grandparents
Looking thru Ellis Island Manifests now.
Michael Romano
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Looking for family history in Piazza Armerina, Aidone, and Musomelli Sicily.
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Chi va piano va sano e va lontano
Those who go slowly, go safely and go far
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- Romano1970
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Re: help finding grandparents
Hard time finding anything as well. Are you sure they came through Ellis. Possibly Boston??
Michael Romano
Chi va piano va sano e va lontano
Those who go slowly, go safely and go far
Looking for family history in Piazza Armerina, Aidone, and Musomelli Sicily.
Names researching: Romano, Nigrelli, Ristagno, Piazza Maida Triolo.
Chi va piano va sano e va lontano
Those who go slowly, go safely and go far
Looking for family history in Piazza Armerina, Aidone, and Musomelli Sicily.
Names researching: Romano, Nigrelli, Ristagno, Piazza Maida Triolo.
Re: help finding grandparents
I have the manifest showing my grandmother came through Ellis, as did my grandfather's brother. But I can't find his name anywhere. I do know that he couldn't read or write, but I don't know if that would make any difference. Thanks for taking the time to help me. I do have a military registration card copy with his name and place of birth listed on it, so I know the information i provided is accurate. I wondered if it's possible to find my grandmother's name on a marriage license in Calabria and find more about my grandfather that way. It's a back door approach, but I can't think of any other way to locate them.
Re: help finding grandparents
Hello!
A possibility?
from ancestry. com
26 May 1902 manifest
line 8
Gabriele Fiorillo
- 25 yrs old
- married
- last residence San Mango d'Aquino
- destination Carbondale PA
same manifest on Ellis Island
http://www.ellisisland.org/search/shipM ... 2759110308
A possibility?
from ancestry. com
26 May 1902 manifest
line 8
Gabriele Fiorillo
- 25 yrs old
- married
- last residence San Mango d'Aquino
- destination Carbondale PA
same manifest on Ellis Island
http://www.ellisisland.org/search/shipM ... 2759110308
Re: help finding grandparents
Oh THANK YOU so much. This has to be him! I only just received this military registration a few days ago, which included his middle name. I knew it was the letter "G", but had no idea it was Gabriele until then. It didn't occur to me to check under that name.
If I may ask another question, how can I obtain their marriage license or birth certificates? You all have been so wonderfully helpful and I do appreciate it.
If I may ask another question, how can I obtain their marriage license or birth certificates? You all have been so wonderfully helpful and I do appreciate it.
Re: help finding grandparents
I'm so glad we could help!
Valarie
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Research in San Mango d'Aquino by writing to the comune:
Italian form letter generator with instructions:
http://www.circolocalabrese.org/resourc ... civile.asp
Address:
Comune di San Mango d'Aquino
Ufficio dello Stato Civile
Piazza Municipio
88040 San Mango d'Aquino CZ
ITALY
http://www.tuttitalia.it/calabria/46-sa ... -d-aquino/
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Website for finding comune addresses:
http://www.nonsolocap.it/
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For older records (1809-1860), you could review your family’s records on microfilm.
Your nearest Family History Center has records for San Mango d'Aquino on microfilm.
The cost is about $6 mo (rent), you’ll need to go to the center to order & view them.
Family History Library Catalog:
http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library ... t_fhlc.asp
film notes for San Mango d'Aquino
Topic:
Italy, Catanzaro, San Mango d'Aquino - Civil registration
Titles:
Registri dello stato civile, 1809-1860 San Mango d'Aquino (Catanzaro).
Ufficio dello stato civile
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Italian Record Research from FamilySearch guides:
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Also from FamilySearch (PDF format)
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Valarie
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Research in San Mango d'Aquino by writing to the comune:
Italian form letter generator with instructions:
http://www.circolocalabrese.org/resourc ... civile.asp
Address:
Comune di San Mango d'Aquino
Ufficio dello Stato Civile
Piazza Municipio
88040 San Mango d'Aquino CZ
ITALY
http://www.tuttitalia.it/calabria/46-sa ... -d-aquino/
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Website for finding comune addresses:
http://www.nonsolocap.it/
===
For older records (1809-1860), you could review your family’s records on microfilm.
Your nearest Family History Center has records for San Mango d'Aquino on microfilm.
The cost is about $6 mo (rent), you’ll need to go to the center to order & view them.
Family History Library Catalog:
http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library ... t_fhlc.asp
film notes for San Mango d'Aquino
Topic:
Italy, Catanzaro, San Mango d'Aquino - Civil registration
Titles:
Registri dello stato civile, 1809-1860 San Mango d'Aquino (Catanzaro).
Ufficio dello stato civile
---
In case you aren’t familiar with the Family History Center & Italian records
FamilySearch Home Page
Includes how to find your nearest local Family History Center
The center is staffed with very helpful folks
You may want to call 1st to verify the hours they're open
A helpful essay written by Trish, one of our forum members:
Steps for Finding Microfilm at the Family History Center
---
Italian Record Research from FamilySearch guides:
Italy Research Outline
---
Also from FamilySearch (PDF format)
Italian Records Extraction - An Instructional Guide
Re: help finding grandparents
Not sure if you've seen this from the FamilySearch Pilot, Ohio Death Certificates 1908-1953
http://search.labs.familysearch.org/rec ... 7819#start
Death Certificate
Name: Ross G. Fiorello
Death date: 08 Aug 1951
Death place: East Liverpool, Columbiana, Ohio, United States
Birthdate: 06 Jun 1878
Birthplace: Italy
Age at death: 73 years 2 months 2 days
Gender: Male
Marital status: Widower
Race or color: Caucasian
Street address: 855 Ohio Ave
Occupation: Retired
Burial date: 11 Aug 1951
Cemetery name: St Aloysius
Father's name: Angelo Fiorello
Mother's name: Cecilla Repole
Informant: Victor J Fiorello
GSU film number: 2372840
Digital GS number: 4109397
Image number: 00766
Reference number: 47779
Collection: Ohio Deaths 1908-1953
http://search.labs.familysearch.org/rec ... 7819#start
Death Certificate
Name: Ross G. Fiorello
Death date: 08 Aug 1951
Death place: East Liverpool, Columbiana, Ohio, United States
Birthdate: 06 Jun 1878
Birthplace: Italy
Age at death: 73 years 2 months 2 days
Gender: Male
Marital status: Widower
Race or color: Caucasian
Street address: 855 Ohio Ave
Occupation: Retired
Burial date: 11 Aug 1951
Cemetery name: St Aloysius
Father's name: Angelo Fiorello
Mother's name: Cecilla Repole
Informant: Victor J Fiorello
GSU film number: 2372840
Digital GS number: 4109397
Image number: 00766
Reference number: 47779
Collection: Ohio Deaths 1908-1953
Re: help finding grandparents
My great great grandfather was Vincenzo Fiorillo/Fiorelli, born circa 1872 in San Mango d'Aquino, married to Maria Romito. He came here circa 1897. Do you think there's a relation?
My Italian surnames:
Caserta: Maietta, Rossano, Tessitore, Negro, Peluso, Musone
Campobasso: D'Andrea, Barile
Catanzaro: Fiorelli/Fiorillo, Romito
Caserta: Maietta, Rossano, Tessitore, Negro, Peluso, Musone
Campobasso: D'Andrea, Barile
Catanzaro: Fiorelli/Fiorillo, Romito
Re: help finding grandparents
It's very likely that there is some relationship there. My grandfather, Rosario, had two baby boys, both named Vincent, and both died around the age of one. They tended to name their children after other family members. If you find out any more information, I'd sure like to hear about it, if it's no trouble to you. I intend to order a copy of my grandfather's birth certificate some time soon, to try to learn more about him and his family. Thanks for asking me, though.
Re: help finding grandparents
Did Gabriele by any chance live in Lawrence County PA in his life?Teapot wrote:It's very likely that there is some relationship there. My grandfather, Rosario, had two baby boys, both named Vincent, and both died around the age of one. They tended to name their children after other family members. If you find out any more information, I'd sure like to hear about it, if it's no trouble to you. I intend to order a copy of my grandfather's birth certificate some time soon, to try to learn more about him and his family. Thanks for asking me, though.
My Italian surnames:
Caserta: Maietta, Rossano, Tessitore, Negro, Peluso, Musone
Campobasso: D'Andrea, Barile
Catanzaro: Fiorelli/Fiorillo, Romito
Caserta: Maietta, Rossano, Tessitore, Negro, Peluso, Musone
Campobasso: D'Andrea, Barile
Catanzaro: Fiorelli/Fiorillo, Romito
Re: help finding grandparents
It's possible. I know he worked as a cook for a time at a restaurant in Pittsburgh. Also, I know he knew someone close in Kensington, PA because we found an old letter from this man. I'm asking a local language teacher to translate it for us. That's about as much as I know.
Re: help finding grandparents
By the way, is the Ross G. Fiorello that Valarie mentioned above, the one who died in Ohio, your grandfather? If so, I have an obit for him that I found on Ancestry.com. If it is tell me and I'll post it. Now back to Vincenzo. I was wondering, do you think it's possible Gabriele and Vincenzo were brothers? I don't know Vincenzo's parents names so they may be. Do you have any family members who might remember Vincenzo? Anyway, Vincenzo has a living daughter, so I'll try to get a hold of her, and see if she knows his parents names.Teapot wrote:It's possible. I know he worked as a cook for a time at a restaurant in Pittsburgh. Also, I know he knew someone close in Kensington, PA because we found an old letter from this man. I'm asking a local language teacher to translate it for us. That's about as much as I know.
My Italian surnames:
Caserta: Maietta, Rossano, Tessitore, Negro, Peluso, Musone
Campobasso: D'Andrea, Barile
Catanzaro: Fiorelli/Fiorillo, Romito
Caserta: Maietta, Rossano, Tessitore, Negro, Peluso, Musone
Campobasso: D'Andrea, Barile
Catanzaro: Fiorelli/Fiorillo, Romito
Re: help finding grandparents
I'm sorry, I have no idea if they were brothers. I do know my grandfather (yes, he died in Ohio) had a brother, Angelo. If there were others, I'm not aware. My biggest problem is that I don't have any older relatives left who could answer any of my questions. All of my mother's siblings are deseased now. I can tell you that Rosario's parents were Angelo and Cecilia Repone Fiorillo, all from San Mango. That's as far as I've gotten with research. Please keep me posted if you learn anything more.
- juanminbar
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Re: help finding grandparents
in the scranton ( 20 minutes south of carbondale ) area there are two listings relative to food.
fiorelli catering.....570.489.6777
fiorillo's pizza ad familt rest.....570.587.4042
good luck, john
fiorelli catering.....570.489.6777
fiorillo's pizza ad familt rest.....570.587.4042
good luck, john