Are the 1809-1861 state records or commune records? Just wondering where records 1861 and newer would be as Alfio's birth year is 1887. His parents may even have been born after 1861 and I don't know his father's first name. Thanks again.

Hi Marty,
I've had the letter from my great-great grandmother to my great-grandfather translated and it yielded a clue that makes me think my family has been mistaken about Alfio's birthplace. The letter header had "Alvito" next to the date. That is a town in Lazio about 90 miles north of Naples ...

Would someone please provide a translation of this letter?

I dont have any links. The letter our family has was the only connection we had to Alfio's past and clues to where he came from. He would never discuss his family or where he was from.

This is fascinating but I seem to be finding more questions than answers. Francesca referred to Alfio as son and indicated she had not seen him for over 30 yrs. He came to America in 1908 and married in 1912. Thanks for ALl your efforts to assist me.

Yes, this is him. His birth year varies on US documents from 1883 to 1893. This record provided his father's name, Salvatore, as next of kin and he was traveling with a cousin, Carmelo Maceli.

His mother's name was discovered in a letter he received from her in 1937. She signed the letter ...

I am seeking information on Alfio Carrini's family. His parents were Salvatore Carrini and Franchesa Rondinelli. I emailed the state archives in Messina and got the following reply:

Oggetto: Richiesta copia atto di nascita di Carrini Alfio di Salvatore

In merito alla Sua richesta del 3 dicembre ...