Hello there
I've hit a dead end in locating my GGM. This would not be an issue considering I'm claiming through my GGF side, BUT apparently my GGP were married in her hometown. Hence both her birth certificate and the marriage certificate would be there.
Funniest thing is I can't find record of her anywhere. She's not not the Ellis Island database, and on her death certificate she doesn't even have a social security number. Has anyone else run into this problem?! The only proof I have of her is on my GM birth certificate, GGF military card and GGF Declaration of Intent.
Which is my first clue. on GGF letter of intent he states he is married to Giuseppina from Campofelice, Sicily and they were married in 1910 in Campofelice. Big problem is, which Campofelice? Even more scandalous is GGF claimed to be single when he arrived in the USA in 1910. Odd, really odd.
I noticed Ancestry.com has AGRIGENTO, SICILY, ITALY, CIVIL REGISTRATION RECORDS, 1844-1911. Considering GGF is from this providence I was wondering if anyone has an account and wouldn't mind looking (or letting me take a look) if theres any record of his birth or his marriage there? I hate to be passive but my college student budget does not exactly allow a membership.
Francesco Licato / Licata
Born February 18, 1881 in Grotte, Sicily. Arrived in USA sometime in 1910
Giuseppina (Josephine) Licato / Licata (Maiden name: Muscarello)
Born in 1889/1890 in Camposfelice, Sicily.
They were married in Campofelice sometime around 1910
They resided in Trenton, NJ while in the USA
I've tried to upload the Letter of Intent but having trouble. If you'd like to see it, let me know.
Thank you so much for any help or advice. This forum has already helped immensely.