Over 25 million Italians have emigrated between 1861 and 1960 with a migration boom between 1871 and 1915 when over 13,5 million emigrants left the country for European and overseas destinations.
I see from some records that he left Naples 1912.
I have been told he was born December 11, 1873 (?) but on his naturalization paper is says July 1, 1887.
Place of Birth- Orzaro, Italy.
Can you tell me who his wife was, and her date of birth and date they were married, and where they were married?
DId she accompany him on the SS Mendoza, from Naples to NY?
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