Looking for info on Cattani/Bianchini

[LuCatt]

Hi all I'm new to genealogy. don't really know where to begin. Looking for any information on my grandparents to begin a family tree. My grandfather was Alfredo Cattani, from Lucca, father 1st name unknown, mother last name was Leppi, first name unknown. Was wondering if he had other brothers or sisters. Came through Ellis Island.

Grandmother was Angelina Bianchini, from Lucca, father 1st name unknown, mother was Leontina fambini. Brother Ezio Bianchini, Both came through Ellis Island. Wondering if there were other brothers and sisters.

Thanks you!!

[vj]

Welcome to the Forum!
We would be happy to help you get started, but we need a bit more information if you have it.
What were their approx birth dates? childrens' names? where did they live?
Thank you!
Valarie

For reference

CATTANI

Alfredo and brother Bernardo joining brother Guglielmo in Waynesburg Ohio in 1907
Both born in Nozzano, Lucca

does this look correct?
possible 1907 ship manifest
http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/6748/1907.jpg

30 Apr 1907, SS Nord America, Genova to NY
lines 16-17

Bernardo Cattani 25, abt 1882
- mason

Alfredo Cattani 30, abt 1877
- waiter
- last residence Nozzano
- destination Waynesburg (Stark County) Ohio
- joining brother Guglielmo
- born in Nozzano
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BIANCHINI

Is this the correct 1910 ship manifest?
page 1, lines 5-6
http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/2561/1910.jpg
page 2
http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/3217/191001.jpg

29 Oct 1910, SS LaProvence, Havre to NY

Angela Bianchini 25, abt 1885
- possible naturalization notation
- single
- last residence Lucca
- leaving father Francesco inLucca
- destination Chicago
- joining a friend
- born in Lucca

brother Ezio Bianchini 20, abt 1890
- single
- sailor

edit: corrected Ezio's first name

[Tessa78]

Here is a possible sister to Alfredo Cattani... Juilia (most likely misspelled) Cattani from Nozzano (a village in the municipality of Lucca)
Marriage taking place in Ohio in 1914.
Mother is Stella Lippi and father is Francesco Cattani.

Groom's Name: Cesare Mugnaini
Groom's Birth Date: 1885
Groom's Birthplace: S. Macario, Italy
Groom's Age: 29
Bride's Name: Juilia Cattani
Bride's Birth Date: 1891
Bride's Birthplace: Nozzano, Italy
Bride's Age: 23
Marriage Date: 02 Jul 1914
Marriage Place: Stark, Ohio
Groom's Father's Name: Eugenis Mugnaini
Groom's Mother's Name: Maria Gianni
Bride's Father's Name: Francisco Cattani
Bride's Mother's Name: Stella Lippi
Groom's Race:
Groom's Marital Status: Single
Groom's Previous Wife's Name:
Bride's Race:
Bride's Marital Status: Single
Bride's Previous Husband's Name:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M02324-8
System Origin: Ohio-EASy
Source Film Number: 875632
Reference Number: p570 cn16109
Collection: Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958

T.

[vj]

Hey T !
Ohio and Nozzano both look good
I added a 1907 manifest while you were posting.
Valarie

[LuCatt]

Wow you all are so awesome. I’m so amazed at all your quick response and information. What wonderful people you are. I never knew I had more family that came over to the USA. Thank you so much. I’m still trying to take this all in. I'm blown away!! Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!!!
I thought it was only Enzio.

[LuCatt]

Yes this is them. Wow I'm still blown away.
Angelina-birth 10/21/1883
Enzio-8/15/1890
Alfredo-2/19/1878

[vj]

I'm so glad we could find more family for you
Did your grandparents live in Wisconsin? California?
Valarie
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possible 1909 ship manifest
http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/425/1909.jpg
page 2
http://img816.imageshack.us/img816/7834/190901.jpg

23 Mar 1909, SS Chicago, Havre to NY
lines 16 & 19

Bernardo Cattani 23, abt 1886\
- single
- mason
- last residence Nozzano
- leaving father Francesco in Nozzano
- destination Waynesburg, Ohio
- in Waynesburg 1906-1908
- joining cousin
- born in Nozzano

Alfredo Cattani 32, abt 1877
- possible naturalization notation
- single
- laborer
- last residence Nozzano
- leaving father Francesco in Nozzano
- destination Waynesburg, Ohio
- joining friend
- born in Nozzano

New York arrivals 1892-1924 can be found here:
http://stevemorse.org/ellis2/ellisgold.html

[LuCatt]

Yes they did live they there. My father had a sister name Bruna who they said was murdered in Mexico by her husband. That is the next mystery. Again thank you, no words can express my gratitude right now.

[vj]

Here are a few more records
They may help us find some census records for your family
Valarie

CA Death Records

CATTANI ALFRED
9 Feb 1878
Mother's maiden name LEPPI
21 Dec 1963 in LOS ANGELES
191-12-xxxx
85 yrs

CATTANI ANGELINE
21 Oct 1883
Mother's maiden name FAMBINI
8 Jan 1966 in LOS ANGELES
82 yrs
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sons?

CATTANI BRUNO
20 Dec 1911 in IL
Mother's maiden name BIANCHINI
4 Feb 1992 in SAN DIEGO
570-01-xxxx
80 yrs

CATTANI GENO
6 Oct 1923 in WI
Mother's maiden name BIANCHINI
11 Jul 1993 in LOS ANGELES
561-20-xxxx
69 yrs

[vj]

possible 1920 census
http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/963/1920.jpg

Home in 1920:
1064 Jenne Street (now 53rd St), rents
Kenosha Ward 5, Kenosha, Wisconsin

head Julius Catoni 43, abt 1877 IT
- immig 1910, Pa (filed 1st papers)
- brick layer, automobile factory
wife Angelina Catoni 34, abt 1886 IT
- immig 1910
son Bruno Catoni 8, abt 1912 IL
son Betarri Catoni 7, abt 1913 IL
daughter Bruna Catoni 6, abt 1914 PA
son Carabino Catoni 4 5/12, abt 1915 IL
son Mairo Catoni 7/12, abt 1919 WI

boarders
Angelo Chans 38
Louis Bernardo 25
Charles Perotci 52
Philberto Bernard 27

[Tessa78]

Hi Valarie !!!

Great finds...
Yes, I saw the manifest...had also located that but had to run and was confident that you had probably already found it..-- Awesome job!

T.

[vj]

Hey T
Challenge finding the census records - had to use the childrens' names

possible 1930 census
http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/9401/1930.jpg

Home in 1930:
5716 Twenty First Ave, rents $35
Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin

head Guido Pattani (Cattani) 53, abt 1877 IT
- married age 33, abt 1910
- immig 1910, Al
wife Angeline Pattani (Cattani) 43, abt 1887 IT
- immig 1911
son Bruno Pattani (Cattani) 18, abt 1912 IL
- laborer, nickel plating
son Libby Pattani (Cattani) 17, abt 1913 IL
- laborer, nickel plating
son Chernebino Pattani (Cattani) 13, abt 1917 IL
son Mario Pattani (Cattani) 11, abt 1919 WI
son Geno Pattani (Cattani) 6, abt 1924 WI

[Tessa78]

1920 Census for Julia (Giulia) Cattani and husband Cesare Mugnaini and children Marino and Lola, living in Ohio

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/580/ ... census.jpg

T.

[vj]

CATTANI

possible 1938 naturalization index card
http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/6784/natds.jpg

Name: Alfredo Cattani
Birth Date: 9 Feb 1877
Birth Place: Italy
Age at event: 61
Place of Residence: Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa
Year of Arrival: 1909
Date of Action: 21 Feb 1938
Collection Title: Soundex Index to Naturalization Petitions for the United States District and Circuit Courts, Northern District of Illinois and Immigration and Naturalization Service District 9, 1840-1950 (M1285)
NARA Series #: M1285 Roll #: 30 Roll Description: C-241 through C-350

[vj]

CATTANI

possible 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card
same address as 1920 census
http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/5575/1918.jpg

Alfredo Cattani 41
1064 Jenne, Kenosha
born 18 Dec 1877
declarant
mason for the Nash Motor Co
wife Angela