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I am trying to find information on my Great Grandfather that came over from San Giovanni in Fiore, Calabria on December 01, 1913. I sent ut a FOIA request for his Immigration papers. I know that in the 1920 Census, his family is under Tom and Mary Wash in Clarksburg, West Virginia. My Grandfathers name is Giuseppe Guarascio. All of his records in the USA have him listed as Guarashio. His parents are Thomas Guarascio and Anna Maria Secreti. Giuseppe was born on May 23rd 1904. I was hoping someone can do a search under the 1930 census for Tom Guarascio and Anna Maria Guarascio in West Virginia and Detroit. And then for Joe Guarashio in WV and Detroit. Thanks alot!!!!!
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Are you looking for informations about Giuseppe or Thomas?
Was Giuseppe your grand father or great grandfather?
For civil record write to

Comune
Ufficio di Stato Civile
Piazza Municipio, 3
87055 San Giovanni In Fiore (CS)
Italy

or contact

Archivio di Stato di Cosenza

http://wwwdb.archivi.beniculturali.it/S ... cosenza%22

or rent San Giovanni in Fiore civil record microfilm to FHL (mormon church)

http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library ... ato+civile++

for parish records write to

NATIVITA' BEATA VERGINE MARIA (SAN GIOVANNI IN FIORE )
Diocesi di COSENZA - BISIGNANO

S. LUCIA (SAN GIOVANNI IN FIORE )
Diocesi di COSENZA - BISIGNANO

S. MARIA DELLE GRAZIE CAPPUCCINI (SAN GIOVANNI IN FIORE )
Diocesi di COSENZA - BISIGNANO

S. MARIA DELLE GRAZIE MONASTERO (SAN GIOVANNI IN FIORE )
Diocesi di COSENZA - BISIGNANO

bye Riccardo
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Guarascio was also changed to Warash. Be sure to search for this variation as well.
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For those wishing to help, here is the manifest of mother Anna and children Giuseppe and Salvatore...

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First Name: Anna Maria
Last Name: Secreti
Ethnicity: Italian South
Last Place of Residence: S. Giovanni in Fiore, Cosenza
Date of Arrival: Dec 01, 1913
Age at Arrival: 37y Gender: F Marital Status: M
Ship of Travel: Berlin
Port of Departure: Naples
Manifest Line Number: 0015

Mentions that her father in Italy is Giuseppe Secreti

Husband Tommaso Guarascio was already in the USA...
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First Name: Salvatore
Last Name: Guarascio
Ethnicity: Italian South
Last Place of Residence: S. Giovanni in Fiore, Cosenza
Date of Arrival: Dec 01, 1913
Age at Arrival: 12y Gender: M Marital Status: S
Ship of Travel: Berlin
Port of Departure: Naples
Manifest Line Number: 0016

First Name: Giuseppe (born 1904)
Last Name: Guarascio
Ethnicity: Italian South
Last Place of Residence: S. Giovanni in Fiore, Cosenza
Date of Arrival: Dec 01, 1913
Age at Arrival: 9y Gender: M Marital Status: S
Ship of Travel: Berlin
Port of Departure: Naples
Manifest Line Number: 0017

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jjk_16_21 wrote:I am trying to find information on my Great Grandfather that came over from San Giovanni in Fiore, Calabria on December 01, 1913. I sent ut a FOIA request for his Immigration papers. I know that in the 1920 Census, his family is under Tom and Mary Wash in Clarksburg, West Virginia. My Grandfathers name is Giuseppe Guarascio. All of his records in the USA have him listed as Guarashio. His parents are Thomas Guarascio and Anna Maria Secreti. Giuseppe was born on May 23rd 1904. I was hoping someone can do a search under the 1930 census for Tom Guarascio and Anna Maria Guarascio in West Virginia and Detroit. And then for Joe Guarashio in WV and Detroit. Thanks alot!!!!!
Hi, I searched today for Joe or Tom 1930 census, but no luck.. nothing...
yourTommaso was born in 1874 and this is the ship's manifest of 1903

Anna Maria Secreti wife and Salvatore and Giuseppe children cames in 1913

also I found:

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Record

Name: Tommaso Guarascio
Birth: date dd mm year
Residence: city, Harrison, West Virginia
Other: location

I think this also interesting... but since this moment no luck for 1930 census in WV or MI... regards, suanj
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First Name: Tommaso
Last Name: Guarascio
Ethnicity: Italian, Italian South
Last Place of Residence: S. Giovannini, Fiore Cosento
Date of Arrival: Dec 03, 1903
Age at Arrival: 29y Gender: M Marital Status: M
Ship of Travel: Palatia
Port of Departure: Naples
Manifest Line Number: 0009

http://ellisisland.org/search/shipManif ... 2716070641

Is this the correct Tommaso?

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(sorry suanj... looks like we posted at the same time!)

Please note that there is mention of a step brother Audia Luigi... (can check further if you wish)

looks like he's travelled with other people with a connection to Audia..

(surname Audia is common in the town of S. Giovanni)

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Hi Maria the step brother surname is Audia... many people all from San Giovanni in Fiore! regards, suanj
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Yes.. I know.. I had already edited it, thanks...

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jjk_16_21 wrote:IGiuseppe was born on May 23rd 1904. And then for Joe Guarashio in WV and Detroit. Thanks alot!!!!!
Can you tell me who Giuseppe's wife's name?

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Giuseppe's wife name is Rosie Scarcelli. She was born in West Virginia in 1911. Her Parents are from San Giovanni in Fiore and are Giuseppe Scarcelli and Barbara Laquinto??? I am not sure on the correct spelling of the maiden name. Giuseppe Guarascio, is my Great Grandfather. I already have their Ship Manifest. I am just trying to make sure my G-Grandfather did not get Naturazlized before my grandmothers birth. I know in the 1920 Census the family is under Tom Wash and Mary Wash.
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World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Record

Name: Tommaso Guarascio
Birth: date dd mm year
Residence: city, Harrison, West Virginia
Other: location

IS THERE A WAY ANY ONE CAN GET ANYMORE INFORMATION ON THAT DRAFT CARD?
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Here's the info you ask for.

Name: Tommaso Guarascio
City: Not Stated
County: Harrison
State: West Virginia
Birth Date: 10 Apr 1873
Race: White
Roll: 1992486
DraftBoard: 2

Permanant Home adress: Mount Clare Harrison WV
Years old: 45
Race: White
Citizen of: Italy
Present Occupation: Coal Miner
Employer: Marshell Coal Co, Mt Clare WV
Name of Nearest Relative: Amina M. Guarascio Mt Clare WV

And he was able to write because he signed his name.
Height and Weight: Medium
Color of Hair and Eyes: Brown
Had a Hunch Back

Registered by: T(?) F. Maxwell
Dated: Sept 12, 1918
Stamped: Clarksburg, Harrison Co. WV

Hope this helps!

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Since Tommaso Guarascio left Italy at the age of 29 years old on 1903, you may find his italian military record to

Distretto militare di Catanzaro
via Pascali, 40
88100 Catanzaro
Italy

Tel. 0961 743691 -
743692 Fax. 0961 743691

email distremilescz@tiscalinet.it.

and his italian military draft card to

Archivio di Stato di Cosenza

This is a link that help you to read italian military record


I hope it helps, bye Riccardo :lol:
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Thank you very much, You guys and gals have been very helpful contributing to my research. Thank you!!!!!
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Are you saying that I can Email the guy asking for my G-G-Grandfather military card?
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