ROSSI, Robert

[KLittleford]

Hi,

I need another set of eyes to help me find Robert Rossi from Pestoia, Italy born abt 1874. He arrived in NY on Jan 29, 1900 via the ship Werra. His parents were Octave and Clara. I cannot find any info. on him

Thanks for any help.

Kathy

[pink67]

Hi Kathy!

I saw on the arrival manifest that Robert was joining his uncle in Fall River, MA.

so, possible these are his 1920 and 1930 censuses:

1920 United States Federal Census
about Robert Rosso
Name: Robert Rosso
Home in 1920: Fall River Ward 5, Bristol, Massachusetts
Age: 45 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1875
Birthplace: Italy
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Italy
Mother's Birth Place: Italy
Marital Status: Widow
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Rent
Year of Immigration: 1899
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 966
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Robert Rosso 45 head
Rosy Rosso 12 daughter born in 1908 MA
Mary Rosso 7 daughter born in 1913 MA

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1930 United States Federal Census
about Robert Rossi
Name: Robert Rossi
Home in 1930: Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts
Age: 55
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1875
Birthplace: Italy
Relation to Head of House: Head
Race: White
Occupation:

Education:

Military service:

Rent/home value:

Age at first marriage:

Parents' birthplace: View Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Robert Rossi 55
Rose Rossi 21
Marie Rossi 17

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and maybe this can be his WWI Draft card:

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
about Robert Rossi
Name: Robert Rossi
City: Fall River
County: Bristol
State: Massachusetts
Birth Date: 23 Jan 1874
Race: White
Roll: 1685174
DraftBoard: 1

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Laura

[pink67]

From this database on line:

http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcsrch/ ... tents.html

possible Robert's marriage?

Last Name Rossi
First Name Robert
Town Fall River
Years 1904
Volume 546
Page 166
Type Marriage

[vj]

Marriage details from Laura’s 1904 record find:

Fall River Marriage Index on NEHGS (subscription)
Volume 546, Page 166

9 Jan 1904
Robert Rossi 30
Fist Marriage
36 Merchant, Fall River
Weaver
Born in Italy
Parents:
Ottaviano
Chiara Spinelli

Maia L (Martino) Bogi 31
Second Marriage Widow
36 Merchant, Fall River
Spool Tender
Born in Italy
Parents:
Michele
Maria Ricciardi

Married by Robert Parrillo, Priest
389 Pine

[pink67]

WOW!!!!! Great Valarie!!!!

So, we are sure it's the Robert we're searching for.....

Thank you!!
Laura

[KLittleford]

Yes, thank you so very much for all your help!!