I am also researching this surname, probably from the same area. See my post on August 18. Do you have information on the family in the New York area? If so we should at least compare notes. Michael Menke, mmenke41@gmail.com.

I am seeking birth information for Louisa (Luigia) Rovegno, born Sept. 1878 according to her 1950 Brooklyn, NY death certificate. Her parents wereJohn (Giovanni) Rovegno and Teresa Dondero, also according to her death certificate and 1903 NY marriage record. I believe she immigrated in May 1881 ...

I have noticed from records on Ancestry and Familysearch.org that many Garibaldis from the Ne/Zerli/Chiavari area emigrated to the US. There are also Garibaldis living there today as best I can determine. Is there any way to find out if anyone living in those towns today has done Garibaldi family ...

Thank you so much for this wonderful information. Is there any easy way to determine if Antonio and Maria had other children? Also did the municipalities keep a record of who emigrated and when?

Thanks for your help to everyone, Angela, and enjoy your special visitor. I am sure someone else will help me.

Does this mean you are rejecting my request for help? Have I done something wrong?

According to the Italians to America Index, 1855-1900, Giovanni Battista Garibaldi arrived in New York from Genoa 7 July 1897, age 24, last residence Chiavari. According to his 1949 death certificate he was born 29 Feb 1873, his father's first name was John and his mother was Maria Raffo. According ...

Seeking a birth record for Giovanni Battista Garibaldi, born about 1873 in the Chiavari area. He is listed in Italians to America Index, 1855-1900, as arriving in New York 7 July 1897 from Genoa, age 24, last residence Chiavari. His 1949 death certificate gives his birthday as 29 Feb. 1873, his ...