Thank you Laura!
Karen

I have the name of my great grandfather, Michael Matera born in Italy in 1867 my great grandmother, Carmella Matera born in Italy in 1876. Also the names of paternal great-great grandparents, Rocco Matera and Carmella Dindia, both born in Italy. I am trying to find their town of origin. I know that ...

Thanks Laura! Any idea what town Michael came from? I have seen the ship manifest for Carmella and Antonette (my Great Grandma and Great Aunt) which says they where from San Chirico Nuovo. All the info I find on Michael and his parents says "Italy" but no town...
Thank you,
Karen

Suanj,
Are you related to this Michael Matera? And if so, how?
Karen

Thank you all! Yes, this is my family! I am very excited to receive the names of Michael's mother and father!

Karen

When I began my ancestor search, my father told me that his father (who died before I was born) was his adoptive father. All he knew about his biological father was his name and where he lived in 1930. I have learned that his father married and had a family, and passed away in 1971. The three ...

I am looking for Michael Matera b. 1867 d. 1943 came to NY in 1896, and his wife Carmella b. 1876 d, 1960. I believe that they came from San Chirico Nuovo. They are my great-grandparents.