Milano/Dattolo families

[oilman19]

The best info I have is Joseph Milano and Rose Dattolo, both born in Italy, married abt 1919 maybe in Connecticut. They had 6 children:
Anthony
Gloria
Joseph
Carmelina b. abt 1923, d. 26 Aug 1962 in Bridgeport, Fairfield, CT
Angelo J. b. 10 Oct 1924 d. 16 Dec 1982 in Bridgeport
Alga or Olga b. abt 1928

Rose was born 25 Sep 1899
Joseph was born abt 1896
I have been unsuccessful finding any records about them except Rose on Connecticut death index. She died 24 Jul 1988 in Fairfield, Fairfield, CT.
Any help?

Jim

[Tessa78]

You have the 1920 Census?
Fairfield Conn
Joseph 23, inspector, born in Italy, immig. 1912
Rose, 20, born in Italy, immig. 1913

T.

[oilman19]

Yes, I do.
I was hoping to find their immigration for a clue about where they originated and some family information. The only thing I was able to find was a "Rosa", a single male, traveling alone. Nothing seemed to fit. I was hesitant to presume this might have been her. I have been thinking there may not be a good paper trail to their past.
I am visiting (daughter) Carmelita's brother-in-law on Sunday. He is Ralph Martire, 86 years old, whom I made a connection with recently. I will be providing him copies of documents I have found with their translations. Ralph had no knowledge of the original spellings of his surname (Mattora/Martora).
He speaks Italian but does not read it. He has pictures. He remembers my mother's family. His memories of the past should be fruitful. We are both looking forward to the visit. I have butterflies in my stomach. It should be an exciting day.


Jim

[pink67]

Hi Jim!

Possible WW1 draft registration card for Giuseppe??

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
about Joseph Malano
Name: Joseph Malano
City: Bridgeport
County: Fairfield
State: Connecticut
Birthplace: Italy
Birth Date: 7 Jul 1895
Race: White
FHL Roll Number: 1561880
DraftBoard: 3

image:
http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Pq2Gp2r

He was Single, supporting his father and mother in Italy. Place of birth Caserta - Campania region....

Laura

[pink67]

Possible 1913 arrival manifest for Giuseppe??

New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957
about Giuseppe Micano
Name: Giuseppe Micano Milano on the manifest....
Arrival Date: 28 Aug 1913
Estimated birth year: abt 1895
Age: 18
Gender: Male
Port of Departure: Naples, Italy
Ethnicity/Race­/Nationality: Italian (South) (Italian)
Ship Name: Madonna
Search Ship Database: Search the Madonna in the 'Passenger Ships and Images' database
Port of Arrival: New York, New York
NATIVITY: Italy
Line: 15
Microfilm Serial: T715
Microfilm Roll: T715_2163
Birth Location: Italy
Birth Location Other: caiazzio
Page Number: 68

page 1:
http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aVHF24r

page 2:
http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=gxfS5A9

Giuseppe stated he was leaving in Italy (Caiazzo - Caserta Province - Campania region) his father Angelo and was joining his cousin Stefano Zaccaro in Bridgeport CT. Place of birth Caiazzo.

Laura

[pink67]

and.... possible 1913 arrival manifest for Giuseppe's wife:

Farella Maria Michela, age 53, widow, last residence in Italy Montecalvo, nearest relative in Italy her father Felice, going to Bridgeport CT, to join her son Antonio and her son in law Antonio de Gruttola? She was travelling with her child D'Attoli Libero age 6, and D'Attoli Rosaria, age 14. Place of birth of both Montecalvo - Avellino Province - campania region

page 1:
http://www.ellisisland.org/EIFile/popup ... &line=0003

page 2:
http://www.ellisisland.org/EIFile/popup ... &line=0003

Laura

[oilman19]

Laura,
This is fantastic! I believe you have found them. I will be sure to show these documents to Ralph tomorrow. He will be amazed.
You are so creative when finding these records. I am amazed.
Thank you very much.

Jim

[pink67]

Grazie Jim!

you know, I enjoy so much researching and I'm really very happy to help people finding their italian roots....
Lot of fun for me and I always think how many years it took for people to "re-discover" their italian past, if I can be of any help on this I'm glad!...

Ciao!
Laura

[Tessa78]

Kudos, Laura!
You are amazing...

T.

[oilman19]

I have referred to montecalvocousins.com to confirm and expand my data on Rosa's family. Apparently, they have indexed births in Montecalvo 1809-1871 with dates and parentage. A search of these records indicates a significant difference in dates and parentage from the stated info on Rosa's manifest.
My question is this. Does anyone have any experience with this data base and have they found it to be reasonably accurate? I know that manifests are not always accurate and I am trying to weigh Rosa's info against it. As an example, it would seem to me that she should know who her father is. He is listed as Giuseppe, not Felice. Without any other confirming evidence, I have been trying to figure out which would be more likely to be most reliable.
If anyone has experience with this date base, please let me know.

Thank you,

Jim

[pink67]

Jim, if you're referring to arrival manifest then Felice was Rosaria's grandfather, not her father... Rosaria's mother was Farella Maria Michela and she's listed as widow on the 1913 arrival manifest.....

Laura

[oilman19]

You are right Laura. I meant to indicate that Maria's father is listed in the index as Giuseppe. The index does not go to 1899 to check Rosa's parentage. Sorry for the confusion.

Jim

[pink67]

No problem Jim... ...
I would consider "more" exact the dates form the Database... The indications on the arrival manifest could have benn incorrect, maybe Felice was Maria Michela's father in law or simply her father Felice's real first name was Giuseppe but people called him Felice?
However, no doubt it was her, her first name Maria Michela is not so common...

Laura

[oilman19]

Thank you, Laura.
Your input is appreciated.

Jim