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I am looking for any information on Frank Scarpelli.
I have the 1910 census information (incorrectly listed as "Frank Scotpalo") and all the other family member names match up to my information.
According to the 1910 census, he arrived in 1890 and in the 1910 census is still an Alien. Frank was born approximately 1885 and was a dyer's helper in the mills. They lived & worked in Paterson, NJ.
In the 1900 census the information is listed as Frank Scarpula with his brother Peter and sister-in-law Batista. There are MANY errors recorded in the 1900 census, but I know that Peter was his brother and Batista was Peter's wife. Since Batista (or Bortista as listed in the 1900 census) isn't so common, I'm presuming they are correct. The occupation listed for the brothers is also correct.
In the 1900 census the brothers are listed as coming over in 1892. I can find nothing on ellisisland.org to support an arrival between 1890 & 1892.
I am primarily trying to find his home town from Italy. I know he died before the 1920 census as Frank's wife (Marie) is listed as a widow. Family history has his date of death some time in May 1911 as a result of trying to break up a bar fight. I have not been able to corroborate this information either.
Any assistance provided would be much appreciated.
Thanks!