De Francesco name

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italia742
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I have been researching my family history for the past year. I have found a lot of records for my great great grandfather Ettore De Francesco but have gotten stuck when I hit Naples, Italy where I believe he is from. I have him immigrating from there in 1889 on the Furst Bismarck and arriving in Boston Sept. 25, 1889. If anyone could direct me on where to go from here I would be very greatful. Thank you for your consideration.
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Welcome can you post that ship manifest of Ettore De Francesco

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You will need to know the EXACT town of birth in Italy for you GGF birth record.

Found this later trip in 1899 on Furst Bismarck through New York
Indicates he made earlier trips in 1888 and 1895
He is a citizen, and was discharged at the pier (However, it lists last place of residence as Chiusano, Italy)
He is going to brother Vincenzo in Boston
Ettore is 24 and single. Occupation: barber

New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957
about Ettore Defrancesco
Name: Ettore Defrancesco
Arrival Date: 11 Feb 1899
Birth Year: abt 1875
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Ethnicity/Race-
/Nationality: Italian
Port of Arrival: New York, New York
Ship Name: Fürst Bismarck

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ALSO...
This Naturalization Index card from Massachusetts...
Using the information on here, (Certificate number, date of naturalization, and US Dist. Court of Boston) you may be able to get his naturalization papers and find his EXACT town of birth. The town of birth will hold his birth record.

Name: Ettore De Francesco
Event: Naturalization
Event Date: 1895
Event Place: Massachusetts
Age:
Birth Year: 1874
Birthplace: Italy
NARA Publication Title: Index to New England Naturalization Petitions, 1791-1906
NARA Publication Number: M1299
NARA Roll Number: 62
Film Number: 1429732
Digital Folder Number: 4639178
Image Number: 01167

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Tessa78,
Thank you so much for your help!! I am so excited to follow these hints that you gave me. I am greatful for your quick reply. Thank you again!!
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