Bitetto

[Ceragioli]

I'm trying to trace my genealogy beyond my Mother's father. My Grandfather was Nick Bitetto of the Bronx. I've been told that my Mother's side was from Bari but that's where it stops. My Mother died in 1983 and was from a family of 5 children. I believe my Grandmother was named Margaret but not sure. I know Margaret was my Mother's middle name. Anyway, I can't find any information about my relatives beyond my Grandfather Nick. I did find that a Nicolo Bitetto arrived at Ellis Island in the early 1900's but from what I heard my Grandfather was a second generation Italian. I would also like to trace my Grandmother as well if possible. Thanks for all help.

[vj]

Hello and welcome to the forum!
We may be able to place your family on a census in the Bronx.
To be sure we have the correct Nick Bitetto, could you list his children & their approx birth dates? The ones born before 1930 should be on a census with their parents
Thanks!
Valarie

[PeterTimber]

Nicola Bitetto came from Palo Del Colle (see www.ellisisland.org website)
in the province of Bari.

Go to http://www.angelfire.com/ok3/pearlsofwi ... tters.html for form letters in Italian whichyou can send to PALO DEL COLLE at their Vital statistics office UFFICIO DI STATO CIVILE for his ESTRATTO DI NASCITA (long form containg his parents names) which is free of charge.

Go to www.tuttitalia.it/puglia/30-palo-del-colle and scroll down to MUNICVIPIO for the address. =Peter=

[Ceragioli]

Frank Bitetto born in 1929, Marie Bitetto (My mother, 1932), Rose, Ludwig, and Anne. Thanks Valerie.

[Ceragioli]

I did find Nicola but am unsure if he's was my relative. Probably in some way since most of the Bitettos originated from Palo Del Colle, Bari. Thanks Peter for you input. It's funny since my first cousin on my Father's side is named Nicola.

[vj]

This may be his Petition for Naturalization
A son William instead of Ludwig
But I think your mother's birth date is correct
Lots of great information
Valarie

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/5576/natq.jpg

[vj]

Marriage record (Original should have parent's names)

Name Marriage Date Marriage Certificate Number County

Bitteto Nick Aug 27 1925 5586 (1925) Bronx
Galiardi Grace Aug 27 1925 5586 (1925) Bronx

Ordering NYC Vital Records
New York City Archives

from NYC records by the Italian Genealogical Group
http://www.italiangen.org/
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[Ceragioli]

Yes, now I remember! My Grandmother was named Grace. Now I just have to find their families.

[Ceragioli]

Ok, I also see that the name is spelled Bitteto instead of Bitetto. This may help.

[Tessa78]

1930 Census...looks like the whole family
there are 2 Franks here...one (2 yrs. old) is son of Nick and the other (4 months old) is son of William. All living with Grandfather Frank and Grandmother Rose.


http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/7782/b ... census.jpg

T.

[vj]

Ok, I also see that the name is spelled Bitteto instead of Bitetto. This may help.

The names are often transcribed incorrectly
He signed his petition for naturalization 'Bitetto'
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1930 Census...looks like the whole family
there are 2 Franks here...one (2 yrs. old) is son of Nick and the other (4 months old) is son of William. All living with Grandfather Frank and Grandmother Rose.


http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/7782/b ... census.jpg

T.

Great find T !

[vj]

Here's the 1906 manifest as stated in the petition for naturalization:
http://www.ellisisland.org/EIFile/popup ... &line=0002

14 Jan 1906, SS The Brasile, Napoli to NY
lines 1-4

Rosa Di Bari 30, abt 1875-6
- last residence Palo del Colle (Bari, Puglia)
- destination NY NY
- joining husband Francesco Bitetto
son Nicola Bitetto 6, abt 1900
- naturalization notation: 2-505 3/7/36
son Sebastiano Bitetto 4, abt 1902
son Vincenzo Bitetto 2, abt 1904

[Tessa78]

You, too, Valarie!!!

Now you have the maiden name of the grandmother Rosa...Di Bari!!!!

Interesting to see that William was actually Sebastiano, and James is Vincenzo... I was searching for Guglielmo for William...

T.

[vj]

Hey T
I guess you just never know how a name will be 'Americanized'
Valarie
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Here's a possible 1903 manifest for father Francesco Bitetto
http://www.ellisisland.org/EIFile/popup ... &line=0012

3 Dec 1903, SS The Citta di Napoli, Napoli to NY
line 12

Francesco Biteffo 27, abt 1876
- last residence Palo del Colle
- destination NY
- joining cousin Angelo Cutrone at 341 E 22nd St

[vj]

Galiardi
Based on the parent's first names matching Nicola's and Grace's children's names, this may be Grace's family in 1930

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/596/1930fa.jpg

Home in 1930:
1046 Grant Ave, owns $14,000
Bronx, Bronx, New York

head Ludovigo (probably Lodovico) Galiardi 52, abt 1878 IT
- married age 26, abt 1904
- immig 1898, Al
- dealer, ice
wife Mary Galiardi 43, abt 1887 IT
- immig 1903
son Leo Galiardi 20, abt 1910 NY
son Rocco Galiardi 18, abt 1912 NY
daughter Ange Galiardi 13, abt 1917 NY
daughter Phillis Galiardi 8, abt 1922 NY
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http://www.italiangenealogy.com/News/ar ... id=22.html

&There has been a strong custom in Italy that determines how children are named:

The first male is named after his paternal grandfather.
The second male is named after his maternal grandfather.
The first female is named after her paternal grandmother.
The second female is named after her maternal grandmother.

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possibly another record transcribed incorrectly:

Name Marriage Date Marriage Certificate Number County
Gagliardi Lodovico Mar 28 1904 5406 (1904) Manhattan