Lamantia Family - Chicago South Side and Termini, Italy

[Seriously77]

Hi! I am new to geneaology and am looking for information. I am also willing to share any information that I find with those who seek it.

Lamantia is my grandmother's maiden name and she grew up on the south side of Chicago. Her father, Fred Lamantia, had an office in the Southwater market in Chicago and he sold produce there. Fred (DOB unknown at the moment) and his brother Philip (born 1886) were born in Termini, Italy. That is where I am in my search. I am hoping to find information on Fred and Philip's siblings (if there were any) and parents so that I can continue with my search.

Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

Michelle

[JamesBianco]

Hello Michelle! Welcome to the forum.

There is a lady who hosts quite an impressive genealogy website dedicated to Termini. She has Vital Record extractions (Birth, Marriage & Death) for quite a span of years. Unfortunately she does charge for access to her database (she wishes to be at least partially compensated for her efforts, and the cost to host the site.) but it might be worth it for you to contact her and give her what information you have. She might do a lookup at least.

Here is the link:

Termini Imerese . org

Best of luck to you!!

Jim

[Seriously77]

Thanks for the information! I will check out that website!

Michelle

[vj]

Hello Michelle!
In case you haven’t seen this
If this record is correct, it may lead to other records
Does this census belong to your family?
Thanks! Valarie

From ancestry. com (subscription site)

possible 1920 census image
page 2

Home in 1920:
307 West 34th Street, rents
Chicago Ward 1, Cook (Chicago), Illinois

Head Fred Lamantia 33, abt 1887 IT
- immig 1893, Pa, filed 1st papers for naturalization
- restaurant supply, vegetables, working on own account
Wife Mary Lamantia 28, abt 1892 IT
- immig 1900, Al (alien)
Daughter Dorthey Lamantia 9, abt 1911 IL
Son Micheal Lamantia 7, abt 1913 IL
Daughter Josephine Lamantia 6, abt 1914 IL
Daughter Agnes Lamantia 5, abt 1915 IL
Son Sam Lamantia 1, abt 1919 IL
Mother Dorthy Lamantia 55, abt 1865 IT
- immig 1890, Al

[vj]

Michelle,
In case you haven't used these,
a few IL & Cook County websites that may help:
(free, may require one-time registration)

IL Archives
http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/depar ... bases.html

Cook County Naturalizations
http://www.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org/NR/about.aspx

Cook County Marriages 1871-1920
http://search.labs.familysearch.org/rec ... 3202367819#

[vj]

Example from Cook County marriages

Marriage License

Groom name: Fred Or Filippo Lamantia
Groom age in years: 23
Groom estimated birth year: 1886

Bride name: Mary Coco
Bride age in years: 18
Bride estimated birth year: 1891

Event type: Marriage

Marriage date: 10 Oct 1909
Marriage place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Priest: Rev R Lorenzoni
Address: 218 Alexander

Film number: 1030464
Digital GS number: 4271090
Image number: 889
Reference number: 516614
Collection: Illinois, Cook County Marriages 1871-1920
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If you can find the marriage application, it should list their parents' names:
http://www.cookcountygenealogy.com/FAQ.aspx
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Also, if you can locate the church, there may be even more family records:
birth, baptism, christening, etc

from ancestry. com
This may be the WWI Draft Registration Card for the priest that married Fred & Mary
1918 Card

Rev Ricardo Lorenzoni
Santa Maria Church
218 Alexander Street
Chicago, Cook, IL

[PeterTimber]

Dear Michelle another ready reference is to go to to google.com and put in the title 'La Mantia Chicago Illinois Genealogy' for any previous or ongoing research of the family genealogy or tree. =Peter=

[JMJPAINTER]

Michelle who is your grandmother, first name only. My Grandfather is Fred.