| Name: | chuck Salvini |
| From: | chuck |
| E-mail: | chuck.sal@sbcglobel.net |
| Comments: | My Grandfather Isadore Salvagni aka GiGi Salvagni and Isadore Salvini came to USA around 1904 spoke italian; lived in truckee CA. and worked a few years and then sent for nona Grandmoa an two children Ermma and Peral, moved to Reno 1914 IM trying to find out where thier from possable Trento area, Grandmother's maden name was Josephine Colotta. family say he may have a brother in italy grandpa born around 1869 passed 1959. unable to find records please help if possable THANK YOU |
| Name: | Ronald Trent (Sartori) |
| From: | Montgomery, NY |
| E-mail: | rontrent@hvc.rr.com |
| Comments: | This is a wonderful resource. I've been trying to trace my family geneology in Strigno. My uncle emigrated to the US in 1918, or therabouts, and not sure if he intentionally changed his surname to Trent from our families name, Sartori. In any case, my father went to Argentina in 1924, spent 20 years there trying to join his brother and after marrying my mom there, was finally able to emigrate in 1946. He changed his name to "Trent" then as well. The clerk in the municipal office of Strigno emailed me the names of some of my great-grandparents, but I hope to dig deeper. Thanks!!! |
| Name: | Peter Yannes |
| From: | Josephine Mylet |
| E-mail: | JJmylet@juno.com |
| Comments: | MY Father peter Yannes from Castelfondo had 3 brothers and 2 sisters that came to Hazleton, Pa. My father came when he was 25 yrs. old in about 1923 and the rest followed later. He also has 5 other siblings stayed there. His parents are buried there. His brothers names are Emil, Robert, Ezidio, sisters are Mary Zambotti, and Caroline. Would like to find the remaining family of my father. Thank you, So much, Josephine (Yannes ) Mylet |
| Name: | Jennifer Wilmetti |
| From: | Rock Springs, WY |
| E-mail: | anhall@wyoming.com |
| Comments: | My grandfather, Giuseppe VIELMETTI, immigrated to the U.S. from Tavon in 1909. He first worked in the mines in Pennsylvania and ended up in Superior, WY by 1917. He changed his name to Wilmetti, saying no one would ever be able to spell or pronounce Vielmetti. Family legend says he was in line to be a count and left to avoid taking on the title. I have found nothing to back this up. My grandmother, Anna CRISTANELLI, immigrated to Superior, WY in 1922 from Fondo to join other family members who were already there. I also the names Magagna and Tavonatti in my family tree. |
| Name: | avancini |
| From: | |
| E-mail: | debmarch@suddenlink.net |
| Comments: | My grandfather migrated here in 1902. His name was Louis Avancini from Tyrol. He had a brother who came with him and also a sister who came to visit him a couple of times. His parents names where Joseph and Dominca Avancini. His birth date was sept 1877. I sure would like to know about my heritage |
| Name: | annalisa cavallari |
| From: | Dimaro italy |
| E-mail: | game.dimaro@alice.it |
| Comments: | I live in Trentino. In years 1920- 1925 3 of my uncles go to USA for work...maybe in Michigan...their second name was ZINZARELLA...HAVE YOU SOME INFORMATION? |
| Name: | Margie Martini Jones |
| From: | Wenatchee, WA |
| E-mail: | margiej6@verizon.net |
| Comments: | I just returned from Italy two days ago. I visited with my Martini and Rossi relatives in Revo. My Martini family have been there since 1453 and the Rossi family since the 1500's. Needless to say, I am related to a lot of people there. I have enjoyed each stay. This year they were harvesting their apples and since I come from apple country in Washington state it was interesting to watch. My grandfather Bartolomeo Martini and my grandmother Rosa Rossi left Revo for the Hazelton PA area in the late 1890's and were married there. I took my children and one of my grandsons on this trip so they would know their "roots". |
| Name: | Kathy Martin(i) |
| From: | Aurora, IL |
| E-mail: | tkmnjt@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | My grandfather, Giovanni Martini came to America in 1923 via the Fratelli Cosulich shipping line. He worked in the coal mines in Wyoming because an uncle from Kemmerer sponsored him and ultimately ended up in Chicago, IL. He had been active in the Trentino club of America. His home town is Revo, Italy and I visited there in 2001. He married Ines Corazolla from Trieste. Northern Italy is beautiful, serene and the Dolomites are spectacular. The Martini's are alive and well in Revo. |
| Name: | Adele Paxton |
| From: | Auburn Hills Michigan |
| E-mail: | apaxton44@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Just came across this site. Thank you so much for all the information. Just want to let you know that my grandfather was Lorenzo Job (Yob) and my grandmother was Adelaide Tarter Job. It was exciting to see my grandfather's photo listed on your site. |
| Name: | Angelo Dalpiaz |
| From: | Florida, USA |
| E-mail: | adalpiaz@cfl.rr.com |
| Comments: | My great grandfather Giuseppe Dalpiaz (wife:Lucia Franch) and my grandfather Severino Dalpiaz (wife: Emma Fauri) are from Cloz, Italy. My grandfather immigrated to New York in the early 1900's. My grandmother Emma Fauri was from Bresimo and remained in Italy. I have very little information about my grandmother who died in 1949. Any help would be appreciated. The post from someone stating that his grandfather insisted he was from Austria, not northern Italy is probably correct. Much of Trentino was part of Austria until the end of WW II when it was ceded to Italy. The area was the scene of extremely heavy fighting between the Austrian and Italian forces during WW II at Mount Pasubia. Anyone who may have information about the Fauri name from Bresimo or Dalpiaz from either Cloz or Cis would be appreciated. |
| Name: | tenaglia |
| From: | sheri |
| E-mail: | stenaglia@cogeco.ca |
| Comments: | I'm looking for any information about the Tenaglia and Osti family history from Spormaggiore, Italy. |
| Name: | Janice St. Gemme |
| From: | Westcliffe colorado |
| E-mail: | jstgemme@aol.com |
| Comments: | My gr. grandfather was John Dodeski/Dodeska in the U.S. but in Italy he was Giovanni Antonio Todeschi born in 1844. His wife was Barbara Gaggstadter Dodeski b. 1852 and they lived in Vulcan Michigan and Streator Illinois. Her sister is on the ship's manifest,(along with Barbara) for 1886 under the name of Margaret Mativi. I'm hunting for any information as to where John/Giovanni was born. I have reason to believe that perhaps it was Trentino?? I would welcome any information. Thanking you in advance. Janice Jayne-St.Gemme |
| Name: | Gina Cobb |
| From: | Colorado Springs, Colorado, US |
| E-mail: | gina.cobb@gmail.com |
| Comments: | I would like to get in touch with any of the Scalet or Tavernaro families from Transaqua. My grandfather was Albino Tavernaro from Frontenac, Kansas. I want to bring my Aunt Joyce to explore her ancestral homeland. Any ideas how to reach out? |
| Name: | greg giovanini |
| E-mail: | gregs56@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Grandfather Matteo and his brother Angelo, came to the US in the 1890, he insisted that he was Austrian,not Italian, best we can determine he was from Tyrol,maybe Triento, came to work in coal mines of RockSprings, had cousins in Denver. |
| Name: | viola ghezzi |
| From: | mezzolombardo italy |
| E-mail: | barbara80452@aol.com |
| Comments: | We are trying to find out if this woman is alive or dead she is my aunt. I went down to see her but they told me she died 2 months ago. I went to see her in july can you help me. Let me know if anything thank you so much. I live in the united states glendale ny ll385 |
| Name: | Debra L. Innocenti |
| From: | San Antonio, Texas |
| E-mail: | dli@obht.com |
| Comments: | What a gift! I've had such little luck researching the history of my ancestors (grandmother and great-grandfather) who left the town of Mori to work on the Macaroni Railroad in Texas. I'm presently writing a novel based on the story of that failed railroad venture. Pieces of it have been published, but I've finally committed to it becoming a book-length narrative. I'd not been able to find a resource for some of the history until discovering your site. I'm looking to travel to Mori sometime early next year for more in-depth, on-the-ground research. I'll make sure to reach out to you at that time for some suggestions on where to begin. Warm regards, Debra |
| Name: | Linda Applonie |
| From: | Clinton Utah |
| E-mail: | lgapplonie@YAHOO.COM |
| Comments: | I've done alot of research on my family line of Genetti, coming from Castlefondo, an surrounding towns. My Grandmother was born in Brez her Mother was Maria Mezzavilla she was born around Jan 1855and was illagetament. Her mother was also Maria Mezzavilla. I'm at a stand still I can't find any other Mezzavilla's. Can anyone help me please |
| Name: | Jo Paganini |
| From: | California, USA |
| E-mail: | justjo9@juno.com |
| Comments: | I have been reading civil records for comunes in L'Aquila for some time now, but I have just started reading microfilms of the church records in Trentino. The little town of Bersone is about 90% Bugna surname and I find that many of the names in the rosters will have the Bugna underlined followed by another name. Is this other name an identifier? a way to keep the several different lines of Bugna differentiated? Any insight would be appreciated. Thank you! By the way, I think you have a great website and have referred numerous people to it. |
| Name: | Raul Ontiveros zueck |
| From: | Mexico |
| E-mail: | raul_ontiverz@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Estoy buscando alguna desendencia de mi abuelo Victor Zueck Covi les agradeceria cualquier informacion, tengo parientes en trento italia y estoy feliz por eso, he perdido un contacto frecuante pero quiero activarlo de nuevo. mis mejores saludos. I am seeking some decendence of my grandfather Victor Zueck Covi, I will appreciate any informacion of him, I have kins in trento Italy and I am so happy for that, I lost the contact with them, but I want to activate it again. My improve greetings. Raul. |
| Name: | paternoster |
| From: | cagno |
| E-mail: | Abranca1@msn.com |
| Comments: | I read all of the entries and my dad's is not posted. He was the brother of Pio Paternoster. His name was Amadeo Enrico Paternoster and he came at the age of 24. Please let me know if you can add his name. |
| Name: | Eugene F. Flor |
| From: | Walnut Creek CA |
| E-mail: | EFFlor@lbl.gov |
| Comments: | My great grandfather/grandmother are Trentino emigrants. Floro or Fiorello Flor came from Revo Italy in the late 1800.'s. He first landed in Hazelton Pennsylvania working in a coal mine. He later moved to Telleride CO and was burned out of his home by Pinkertons and CO state police for attempting to form a union. He later moved to Ouray CO. where he struck a glory hole and bought the Western Hotel. His Wife was Marie Or Mary (maiden name Pretti) the Pretti's come from Cagno Italy one town over from Revo. She brought my grandmother Lena Pretti (born 1898)(her cousin) to the USA to work in the hotel. She told me as a child she was kiss by Emporer Franz Joseph when he went through he town. She had many sisters and her parents also emigrated to the USA. She later married Mary Flor's second son Frank. Many names from your list are family friends. Casablanca, Moscon, and several other are Trentino who came to the USA. What a small world. Great web site. It is nice to know that they were not alone when they migrated from this rather small place in Europe |
| Name: | Diane Fini-Sabol |
| From: | Colorado |
| E-mail: | difinisabol@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Both of my Italian Grandfathers worked in the mines of Southern Colorado. Steven Dolzani(e)from Cuneva and Pietro Fini (from Riolunato Groppo, Modena, Italia) |
| Name: | Federico |
| From: | Corrientes, Argentina |
| E-mail: | fedesebastiani@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hola, estoy averiguando sobre la genealogÃa de mi familia Sebastiani, son provenientes de Stenico, Italia y emigraron a la Argentina. Cualquier dato que pudieran aportar seria de utilidad. Gracias |
| Name: | Silvia Barros Vigolani |
| From: | Argentina |
| E-mail: | sbarros40@yahoo.com.ar |
| Comments: | Soy nieta de un señor Pasquale Vigolani que vivió en la Provincia de Trento cercano a Austria y que durante la primera guera Mundial se traslado a latinoamerica junto a un sobrino o primo, siendo muy jovenes se instalaron primero en Brasil y de alli paso mi abuelo solamente hasta Argentina, trabajando en la construccion de los ferrocarriles. para luego instalarse definitivamente en la Ciudad de Tafi Viejo, Tucuman alli existen muchos descendientes y tambien en San Miguel de Tucuman. Me gustaria saber si en Trento o en algun lugar de Italia existen personas con este apellido Vigolani y que pudieran ser mis parientes con los cuales quisiera entablar una relacion e invitarlos a mi pais. Espero noticias de ellos. No olviden descendientes de Pascual Vigolani de Trento, Italia. Silvia B. Vigolani |
| Name: | Frances A. Eccher |
| From: | Steward, Illinois |
| E-mail: | jeefae@all2easy.net |
| Comments: | Would love to receive emails from everyone that were born in Revo` and immigrated to the United State like my family did in 1957. Thank you. |
| Name: | Eugene (Cainelli) Knelly |
| From: | Hazleton, Pa. |
| E-mail: | kink2@verizon.net |
| Comments: | can i get any information one the names of: Cainelli, Tait or Mattavi. i believe they are all from tyrol. they all settled in northeast pa. in and around the city of Hazleton. i know it's not much to go on, but anything would help. i believe Hazleton, Pa. has the only Tyrolean Church in the United States. i may be wrong, just a thought. thank, gene |
| Name: | Maria Jose Mayeregger |
| From: | Paraguay |
| E-mail: | majo.maye@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Hello..my English is not excellent, therefore I will write in Spanish. Segun tengo entendido, mi familia de alguna manera tambine es descendiente Trentino. La verdad que estoy en busca de mas informacion. Ahora mismo estoy viviendo en Taiwan, por lo tanto se me hace mas facil ir a visistar trento, asique si alguien sabe algo de la genealogia de la familia MAYEREGGER estare mas que agradecida!... Graciaasss |
| Name: | John Bellotti |
| From: | Torrance, California |
| E-mail: | johnebellotti@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | RE: Tesero Albert, here is a link with a map of Tesero: http://en.comuni-italiani.it/022/196/mappa.html It is located in the Val di Fiemme, Trentino. Hope this helps. |
| Name: | Polo/Pollo |
| From: | Albert P. Downs |
| E-mail: | bulldog-60@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I am doing a genealogy study on the family of Polo/Pollo from the towns of Tesero. I have been trying to get information about Tesero, in the Province of Trento, Italy. But I have yet been able to find this town. The Morman research site has church records for the town, but that's all I have been able to find. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. |
| Name: | Jessica M. Callinicos |
| From: | Lakewood Co |
| E-mail: | jmcall@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Hi, have been viewing the pictures of the coal mines in the Trinidad area. My father (Hilario Zuniga and he lived in Trinidad, CO after retiring from the mine) worked in the Hastings and Delagua mines. Would like to find info regarding life in both of these towns and when each was abandoned. What kind of housing? Was there a General Store, etc. whatever you can tell me. My Father passed away in 1955 and foolish that we are at our young age, I failed to ask my Father about his work years. Thank you, Jessica Thanks again, for, we need people like you who have an interest in the past and the coal mining industry. |
| Name: | Irène Rousseau |
| From: | France |
| E-mail: | irene.rousseau@wanadoo.fr |
| Comments: | Hello, thank you for your work ! I am french, from Paris. My mother is from Val di Sole in Trentino. I am looking for one of my "ancestor" called Attilio Zanon, he was my grand mother's first husband. I found that he came to US around 1913, he has been recorderer on a list of emigration (ship) to New York New York Port. My grand mother used to say he died after drinking a cold beer getting out of the mine where he worked.She and Attilio were from a village called Magras (val di Rabbi). She never got any other explainations. I would like to know where exactly he died and has been burried. How can I do ? Thank you for helping me. A sunny salutation from Paris. |
| Name: | Angelo Dalpiaz |
| From: | Florida |
| E-mail: | adalpiaz@cfl.rr.com |
| Comments: | My grandfather, Severino Dalpiaz and my father Giuseppe Dalpiaz were from Cis. They left Cis around 1929. My Grandmother Emma Dalpiaz-(Fiore) was born and raised in Bressimo and left for the United States in 1929. If anyone can give me any information about these family names or information about the cities and where legal documents such as birth/death and marriage records are kept I would greatly appreciate it. I am attempting to locate my ancestors as far back as I can and any information that would be helpful would be appreciated. I would also like to hear from anyone who is making the same type of efforts, if only to chat and communicate with each other about our efforts. Thank you in advance. Angelo Dalpiaz |
| Name: | David Valvasori |
| From: | Switzerland |
| E-mail: | dvalva@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hello, I'm trying to get some informations about my family name and its origins. Apparently they belonged to the noble class in some areas of the current northern Italy. Do you have any idea where that name come from, at which period in history or any additional info that may be helpful? Thanks in advance for your reply. Regards, David Valvasori |
| Name: | Moscon |
| From: | Kathy-Jean (Moscon) Hegwine |
| E-mail: | dreamerteam@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Love your site if your looking for the Moscon in U.S.A. you just found them!!!!!!! Boy how much fun is this? We have all the family name My Grandfather name was Joseph D. Moscon his Mother was Maria Perotti she married Fred Edwad Moscon and had hotel of sorts in Colorado U.S.A. When Fred died She moved to Califonia and got remarried I not sure of his name her kids never took on the new family name I'v heard it one or twice. but that about it. She was layed to rest by her son in Windser Ca. U.S.A. I know she had severel childern with Fred Edward Moscon. I don't know much about her seconed on though. if I can help in eny way? Just E-mail at dreamerteam@comcast.net |
| Name: | malte |
| From: | brussels, belgium |
| E-mail: | info@woydt.be |
| Comments: | Hello, you could add my webpages here, perhaps starting with Pietro Antonio Vettorazzi, http://woydt.be/genealogie/g17/g176/1768dvpi01.htm You will find some information on Vettorazzi, Rigotti, von Froschauer, Tabacchi, Rinaldi and others from Trentino. My own anscestors moved from Trentino via Vorarlberg to Hamburg in Germany... Best wishes, Malte |
| Name: | Stefano |
| From: | Ala, Trento Italy |
| E-mail: | webmaster@alameteo.it |
| Comments: | Hello, I would like this site on Ala (TN), where you can find photos, news, history, virtual tour, etc. .. http://www.alameteo.it |
| Name: | Bernice Harman |
| From: | Selbyville, Delaware |
| E-mail: | bch7626@gmail.com |
| Comments: | I recently discovered your website and would love to find out if I have any relatives still living in Trentino, Village of Revo. I don't know much about my ancestors except my mother's maiden name was Facinelli; her father's name was Guiseppi and her mother's name was Prisca. I grew up in Hazleton, Pennsylvania and attended and was married in the Tyrolean church in Hazleton; Our Lady of Mount Carmel. If anyone has any information regarding the Facinelli family I would love to hear from you. |
| Name: | Cesar Luis Rizzardi |
| From: | Argentina |
| E-mail: | elcesar1967@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Quisiera comunicarme con el señor MARK RIZZARDI (St PAUL,MN) mrizzdog@aol.com .-o un familiar,que escribio una nota sobre sus ansestros de COREDO.Que he leido en la pagina de archivo 2002 2da. parte.- su correo electronico a sido dado de baja o posiblemente sea otro. Les comento que mi bisabuelo LUIS RIZZARDI su esposa TERESA MOLIGNONI,el hijo de ambos siendo bebe JOSE RIZZARDI, y una hermana menor de mi bisabuelo de nombre DOMENICA RIZZARDI, arribaron a la Republica Argentina en el año 1881. procedente de COREDO con el pasaporte emitido por la capitania de Cles. LUIS RIZZARDI Nacio en COREDO en 1854 y fallecio1932. TERESA MOLIGNONI Nacio en COREDO en 1852 y fallecio en 1922 Se CASARON en COREDO EN EL AÑO 1878. |
| Name: | Patricia Sosa |
| From: | Argentina |
| E-mail: | liliasosa2002@yahoo.com.ar |
| Comments: | Hola amigos. Estoy buscando algun pariente que quede de lo que fue la familia original de mi abuela: Amabile Casari nacida en Samarano en 1887 (en ese año esta ciudad pertenecia a Austria, actualement pertenece a Italaia) El padre de ella se llamaba:Juan Casari nacido en Smarano La madre de ella se llamaba: Rachela Biasi nacida en Smarano En el acta de casamiento de mi abuela, resalizada en la ciuad de Rio Cuarto provincia de Cordoba (Argentina) tambien firma un señor Virgilio Biasi nacido en Smarano Bueno, espero algun tipo de dato. Gracias Patricia |
| Name: | Anne de Silva |
| From: | Trinidad & Tobago |
| E-mail: | anndestel@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | I am looking for information on my great grandfather Angelo Moresco (or Modesto) who was born in Italy around 1862 and came to Trinidad around 1879/1880. I believe he came from Turin but any information would be welcome. Thanks |
| Name: | Stephanie Hogue |
| From: | Missouri |
| E-mail: | sdhogue@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Looking for Ancestors with the surnames: AVI, BOTT AND FIOU. My Grandmother was from Malgolo,Itlay. Her name was GISELLA AVI. Gisella was daughter to MARIO AVI AND COLOMBA BOTT. Gisella's mother died around the year 1918 in Italy. Gisella then moved in with an Aunt in Malgolo and then in 1937 came to Colorado to live with her father. Gisella married JOSEPH FIOU. JOSEPH FIOU was born in GIGNOD, ITALY in 1889. |
| Name: | Thomas Rizza |
| From: | New York State |
| E-mail: | rizzatj@frontiernet.net |
| Comments: | I have been working on my family background about which we have very little info except that they were from Trentino. I have discovered that my Grandmother, Celesta Francisi, born 4/15/1881, daughter of Basilio Francisci and Joannis(Joahanna)(nee Tiel)Francisci had come from Romeno, Trentino, Italy. She was baptized in San Stefanus Church. I believe that she had at least one brother Angelo possibly a second Albino.. My grandfaher, Giustiniano Rizza, born 12/20/1778, I just found out from hand written marriage records, was the son of Sebastiani & "Tesara Elisabetha?". I believe he had an uncle? Alberto Rizza(born 1879-80)(he was a witness at the marriage and my father's godfather). I have found a record of Aberto coming to Amer 1907 and listed Pieve Tesino as home. I would appreciate any information that you might be able to supply me about any of these people or any advice on how to go about contacting anyone who might be able to help me find more definitive information about my ancestors. I also have, possibly a very unusual, question - do descendents of Italians of Trentino inhabitants whose ancestors were born while Trentino was part of Austria consider themselves to be of Italian or Austrian descent? |
| Name: | Heidi Ellington |
| From: | Pennsylvania |
| E-mail: | HeidiEllington@YMail.com |
| Comments: | Hi my name is Heidi and I am looking for anyone or anything related to the Biasi family from Sfruz, Italy. Also I believe at one point that is was part of Austria. My Grandmothers name was Josephine Biasi she was born here in the USA when her Mother and Father were visiting they traveled often to the US from what I understand and that is why my Grandmother was born here. But she was raised in Sfruz. At some point she came back with my Great-Grandfather and he left her here with some friends while he went back but he died before he could come back for her. So she stayed here and met and married my Grandfather Joseph Kerschbaumer from Austria. They later changed the name from Kerschbaumer to Kershbaumer they just removed the C from the last name. The whole family from what I understand came here often and traveled back and forth between here and there. So please if anyone has any info please feel free to contact me anytime. Thank you very much! Heidi (Kershbaumer) Ellington |
| Name: | Thomas K Beber |
| From: | Iron River, MI |
| E-mail: | edvige@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | I've just found out that my Grandfather (Celeste Beber) had an older brother, Antonio. They both came from Vignola, TN. He arrived at Ellis Island on Feb 1905 a year after Celeste. The ships manifest indicate he headed to Trinidad, CO. Old pictures showed he was married and had 3 childrn (2 daughters and i son.) The pictures were taken in Gallop, MN. I've reviewed this site as it had a lot of info on the Colorado area..but no mention of Antonio. I've check other CO sites and found there is a negative of a Beber girl and the notice of a young man died in a mining accident. The dates don't seem to match a connection. If any one has any addional info please e-mail me. Enjoy this site. |
| Name: | Stefano Bonvecchio |
| From: | Bolzano ITALY |
| E-mail: | bonva@email.it |
| Comments: | Hi, I make excuses myself for my insufficient English. It compliments for the site. I am the great-granddaughter of Giovanni Chiaghi husband of Elvira Job that currently is buried in the cemetary of Hastings. I wanted to know if it were possible to have of the photographic material in format types them of the country of Hastings or to have information on where to find of the material. My great-grandfather possessed a grocery with its Elvira wife. Soon I would want to come to visit the place where my grandfather is born Tawny Giovanni Ciaghi. Thanks Stefano Bonvecchio. |
| Name: | Jeri Fuller |
| From: | United States |
| E-mail: | jerifuller@comcast.net |
| Comments: | My grandmother is Fortunata Arnoldine from Revo, Italy. Unfortunatly, I have no further information on her. Any information you could give me would be greatly appreciated. |
| Name: | Alex Fellin Valentino |
| From: | Sarasota, Florida |
| E-mail: | alexarn@verizon.net |
| Comments: | Looking for relatives of grandfather Antonio Fellin ( revo dob 3/16/1881; arrived Ellis Isl. 1907; parents Anton Fellin 11/60 and Catherine Arnholt 8/1868. Also, relatives of grandmother Barbara Yori (Vulcan, Michigan, Dob 1/29/1892; parents John Yori and Therese Arnholdo+ Have traced the Yori and Fellin names to area within present day Estonia. Old maps show towns named Yori and Fellin. |
| Name: | D Springhetti |
| E-mail: | dlspring@verizon.net |
| Comments: | Hello everyone, Is anyone out there related to the Springhetti or Zinni families of Cavareno, Val de Non, Italy in the Trentino region of northern Italy? My father came from there in 1922. I know that he had several brothers and sisters that remained there after he left Don |
| Name: | andrea lazzaro (Turrini family) |
| From: | termon |
| E-mail: | alazzaro71@gmail.com |
| Comments: | I recently moved from Europe to the USA (I live in Chicago) and I came across your excellent website totally by chance. My family still owns an ancient house in Termon, which we have recently renovated. I have been going to Termon for my summer and winter holidays ever since I was a small child, even though I never lived there - I was born in Milan and in later years I lived in England and Switzerland. We have very strong family ties with our beautiful Val di Non, my grandmother was born in Termon in 1911 and only passed away a few years ago. I have very close relations with most of my extended family out there. I totally recommend to anyone to go back there to rediscover your roots and meet your families. You will love it so much in Val di Non that you may end up buying a house out there to spend your vacation time! These valleys are now very well connected by modern highways and enjoy some of the highest standards of living anywhere in Europe. Trentino is no longer a land to emigrate from, but a land to emigrate to! |
| Name: | Gary Vicenzi |
| From: | Iron Mountain. Michigan |
| E-mail: | gpvicenzi@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I would like any information on my Grandfather, Peter Vicenzi born Peio, Italy late 1800's. He left 3 sisters in Peio, came to the USA 1899. I was in Peio 1 year ago, didn't have time to search, and do not speak Italian. |
| Name: | Moscon, Perotti |
| From: | Kathy-Jean (Moscon) Hegwine |
| E-mail: | dreamerteam01@peopelpc.com |
| Comments: | Love your site if your looking for the Moscon in U.S.A. you just found them!!!!!!! Boy how much fun is this? We have all the family name My Grandfather name was Joseph D. Moscon his Mother was Maria Perotti she married Fred Edwad Moscon and had hotel of sorts in Colorado U.S.A. When Fred died She moved to Califonia and got remarried I not sure of his name her kids never took on the new family name I'v heard it one or twice. but that about it. She was layed to rest by her son in Windser Ca. U.S.A. I know she had severel childern with Fred Edward Moscon. I don't know much about her seconed on though. if I can help in eny way? Just E-mail at dreamerteam01@peopelpc.com |
| Name: | Bernadette Peder Larratt |
| From: | Thousand Oaks, CA |
| E-mail: | blarratt@verizon.net |
| Comments: | My Father, Lino Peder was born in Pavillo, Italy November 23, 1927 and died December 5th, 1990. He came to the United States in the late 50's after meeting and marrying my mother in Ontario, Canada. Can you provide any additional information regarding my ancestry and our family history in the region. My Grandfather is Giovanni Peder born November 9th 1885 and died May 13th 1972 My Grandmother (who I am named after)is Bernardina Peder n. Menapace I believe she died December 17th 1964. |
| Name: | Rick Quarti |
| From: | Boston, Ma, USA |
| E-mail: | rquarti@gmail.com |
| Comments: | This is great! I started to digitize my fathers work on the family tree and have family members that emigrated to Argentina from Sfruz Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy around 1870 or so (Free land and passage)- Is this considered the same location? I also have the name of Catalina Biassi who married Juan Ossana Cheers, Rick |
| Name: | John Jones |
| From: | Charlottesville, VA |
| E-mail: | johnedwardjones@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Many of my ancestors came from the Trento area to the mines in Colorado. I am searching more information about the Villotti, Antonelli, Martino (or Martintoni), and Martinelli families from the Trento area in the 1800's/early 1900's. |
| Name: | Anna Carli |
| From: | Australia |
| E-mail: | anna.carli@hotmail.com. |
| Comments: | What a wonderful site. I am the daughter of Trentini who migrated to Australia post 1950s. I am so moved by your emails and the connection you feel with the land of your forebears. I just love the Trentino. My maternal grandparents were from the Val di Sole (Celledizzo). Their family name was MARTINOLLI (nickname "Mochi") In reading the emails on this site I acknowledge the massive migration from the Val di Non. When I travelled to Italy for the first time in 1979 I caught the mountain train from Trento which winds its way through the Val di Non(in the Spring it is a sight to behold with its apple trees in full bloom). The Val di Sole is the last valley after the Val di Non. My mother says that an uncle of my Grandfather called Tommaso Martinolli migrated to the Americas never to be heard of again. My father is instead from Lases in the Val di Cembra. His family name is CARLI(which is originally from (Asiago in the Veneto region).My paternal grandmother was Trentina, a GOTTARDI. So if there are any Martinolli out there of Val di Sole origin (Solandri) I say hello to you. I also want to say how much I enjoy accessing sites like this one as they unite people from all parts of the world with a common heritage. Evviva il Trentino! |
| Name: | angelotavernaro@embarqmail.com |
| From: | washington |
| E-mail: | angelotavernaro@embarqmail.com |
| Comments: | To whom it may concern, My name is Angelo Tavernaro and I was born in Primiero,Trento in 1938 and emigrated to the U.S. in 1964.I would like to find out where my ancestors came from.when they arrived in Italy and from which region we came from before we settled in Fiera di Primiero.In short I need to know for how long has the family of Tavernaro lived in Primiero and when did they arrive there and where they were before that time .I would appreciate your enquiry into this question. I hope you will be successful. Angelo Tavernaro |
| Name: | Deidre Matarazzo |
| From: | New York |
| E-mail: | finto65@aol.com |
| Comments: | Your site is a wonderful site. I was wondering if you have any recommendations on how I can locate my great grandmothers history/birth certificate. She was born in Cles, in 1880 and immigrated to Pa usa in 1908. I did find her ship manifest records through ellis island. I am sure there would be records due to the fact that she was a Contessa and came from a wealthy family. I just do not know where to begin nor do I speak or understand Italian. Could you help me or direct me in anyway? Her name was Orsolina Trepin. Thank you, Deidre |
| Name: | GINO GENTILINI |
| E-mail: | NANNIENPOP57@AOL.COM |
| Comments: | I AM TRYING TO GET SOME INFORMATION ON A ANDREA SALVATERRA FROM ROMALLO THAT ARRIVED IN THE UNITED STATES IN 1913. I SEE YOU HAVE HIM LISTED ON YOUR PAGE OF IMMIGRANTS FROM ROMALLO. I TRIED TO GET INFORMATION FROM ELLIS ISLAND, BUT I FIND NONE FOR THAT NAME ARRIVING IN 1913. WHERE DID YOU GET THAT INFORMATION? I WILL BE IN ROMALLO ON OCTOBER 13 AND IT WILL BE HELPFULL IF I HAVE IT TO BRING THERE. MY FATHER, PIETRO GENTILINI ARRIVED FROM ROMALLO IN 1923 AND MY MOTHER, MARIA (PANCHERI) GENTILINI ARRIVE IN 1934. |
| Name: | Diana Ossana |
| From: | St. Louis, Missouri |
| E-mail: | saria@earthlink.net |
| Comments: | Hello--My grandfather Eligio Ossanna and my grandmother Giuseppina (Brentari, from Smarano) came to America in the early 1920's. My grandfather Eligio was from Sfruz, and was the oldest of eight children (I believe there were eight children); his mother's name was Angela. My father, Livio Albert Aldo Ossana (the second "n" was dropped from their names after they arrived here). If there is anyone out there who has information about his other siblings, or anyone from our family, please write me at the e-mail address provided. Thank you. |
| Name: | Kelly Cevallos |
| From: | New York |
| E-mail: | Kelleohara@aol.com |
| Comments: | My great grandmother (maternal) was Giuseppina (Josephine) Leita (b. 1904) from Tuenno. She left Tuenno at 16 in 1921 and her final destination was Mount Carmel, PA. According the ship's manifest, she was heading to see her Aunt Angelica Tomedi and she left her father Giovanni back in Italy. The story is that her mother passed away and being she was one of 12 (10 brothers, 1 sister,) it would have been her duty to help care for her siblings. She decided on a trip to America instead. She married Francesco (Frank) Carlone (from Castel di Ieri, L'Aquilla) and had 3 children (Salvatore Rocco, Laura Lillia b. 1926 and Mary) Laura Lillia is my mother's mother. She passed in 1991 but I know very little of the family she left. Considering she left 10 brothers back in Tuenno, I would assume there would be more "Leita's" but the name rarely comes up.. any help would be most appreciated. Thanks for a great site............ |
| Name: | Heather Coultas |
| From: | Colorado Springs, Co |
| E-mail: | heatherc7921@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I am trying to find historical information on my grandfather's family. He was John Vincenzo Dalpiaz, son of Fredericko and Josephine Dalpiaz. He had several brothers - Al, Carl, and others of which the names I am unsure. He recently passed close to the age of 85, so I am estimating his birth year somewhere around 1925-30. Both of his parents passed during this childhood, which left the Dalpiaz children orphans in Florence, CO. Much of the family that immigrated from Italy (on the White Star Line ship) helped take care of the boys. If any of these names sound familiar, I would love to hear from you. |
| Name: | David Scroggins |
| From: | Las Vegas NV |
| E-mail: | gigawatt@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | My mother would like to learn more about her father, Giovanni Dominico Merli. He was born in 1885 and his family lived in the Fiave' and Ballino area. Any information on the Merli family would be appreciated. |
| Name: | Mattivi |
| From: | USA |
| E-mail: | mattivi80@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Several months ago I read a visitor commment suggesting Trentini descendants contact the Archdiocese in Trento to obtain birth and death records by e-mail. I took the suggestion and contacted them, and was pleased to discover the friendly, helpful, and responsive staff of that office. In short, they will research the archives to locate any info requested and then e-mail the results. No matter how many times I sent a request, they graciously responded. Two weeks ago, I vacationed in Trentino and visited the archives, where I met the gracious staff and did some research. Needless to say, research of this kind is tedious and requires a lot of work. I am very appreciative of this staff and encourage others to take advantage of the opportunity. They are so helpful, I almost feel guilty for continuing to make requests. The e-mail contact is archivio@arcidiocesi.trento.it. |
| Name: | claudio odorizzi |
| From: | rallo - trentino |
| E-mail: | info@minove.it |
| Comments: | hi. my grandfather went to colorado in 1883, with his wife teresa valentini. I would like to know if somebody has notices of a monument or a tombstone in the cemetery of Trinidad las animas(Co), with the name TERESA ODORIZZI or VALENTINI. She died in 1895. Do you know anything about Bacca museum in Trinidad? Thank you for your help. c.o. |
| Name: | Josephina Alessandri |
| E-mail: | kellyburns2005@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Looking for any family of JOSEPHINA ALESSANDRI (b. 1910) daughter of AGOSTINO ALESSANDRI and CAROLINA (AMADORI) - ALESSANDRI of Cessena, Italy (far north, near Swiss border). They came through NYC / Ellis Island around 1916 and moved to Mishawaka, Indiana where they stayed. Anyone with info or anyone related, please email me directly - many thanks!! Kelly Burns Granddaughter of Josephine (Alessandri) Paluzzi |
| Name: | Katia Avancini |
| From: | Brasil |
| E-mail: | lobkat@optonline.net |
| Comments: | Hello My family is looking for our ancestors, which we have some clues that bring us to Trenton. If anyone have some info please contact me. Thanks Katia |
| Name: | Lorrie Tueno |
| From: | Melbourne, Australia |
| E-mail: | lorrietue@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | My Great Grandfather, his wife and 3yr old male infant came out to Australia on an unassisted passage in 1880's on a ship named 'Salazzie'.Their surname according to the ship's records was spelt 'TUENNO'. I'm told that spelling discrepancies were commonplace. Their are no families in Australia whose surname is spelt with two "N's". There is however an Oscar TUENNO living in Florida,USA; but I can't seem to get an address or phone no. for this person. My father told me that our ancestors came from the Swiss- Italian area of Northern Italy and were market gardeners. Would some knowledgable person be able to figure out if the surname of 'TUENNO' really existed, and if not, put forward some likely spelling variations of the name. There is a commune in Trentino named TUENNO, but I'm told that it is not likely that we would have it as our surname. Apparently, there are no TUENNO's in the Italian phone book. I would be extremely grateful if someone could shed some light on this subject for me. Many thanks, Lorrie Tueno. |
| Name: | Barbara |
| From: | Bolzano, Italy |
| Comments: | Hello, I´m also a "Banaletti", from Bolzano |
| Name: | Kim Harris |
| From: | Kingsford, Michigan |
| E-mail: | klharris3@charter.net |
| Comments: | I am looking for any information on the Casari family who came from Smarano. My grandfather was Ben Casari and came to the U.S. in 1920 and settled in Vulcan, Michigan and his father was Giuseppe (Joseph). |
| Name: | Alina wegher |
| From: | uk |
| E-mail: | alina_@blackboximaging.com |
| Comments: | How do I find out about my family names? My father is from Masso Milano the family Wegher. My mother is the family Zanotti from Lover. Are there any records that I can find? |
| Name: | Dennis Ghezzi |
| From: | Issaquah, Wa 98027 |
| E-mail: | dghezzibondo@msn.com |
| Comments: | My Grandfather Isadore Ghezzi was bone in a small town of Bondo Italy. Bondo is located about 50 miles from Trento near Tione. He moved to Pidmont got married to my Grandmother Teresa Cherutti and moved to the USA in about 1905. They moved to a small mining town in PA called Yatesburo. My Fathers name was Deno Ghezzi he was born in 1907 he married my mother Marie Salmestrelli in 1938. I was born in 1945. For many years I conducted reserch into our family found out Isadore had a Brother Felice and a sister named Victoria Ghezzi all from Bondo. I started communicatinon with a cousin of ours named Mario Valenti who beleive it or not was the Mayor of Bondo. Last September my son David and I had the pleasure of visiting Bondo. We stayed with Mario and his wife Anita. We where treated like royalty. Visited the town and visited the church St Barnaba which was built in the 14th hundreds. We met many cousins. We will never forget our visit to Bondo. If any one know any thing else about Isadore Ghezzi and his family please feel free to e mail me. Regards, Dennis Ghezzi |
| Name: | marijo doody/giacomelli |
| From: | marijo doody |
| E-mail: | marijodoody@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | My grandparents immigrated from Trentino via f Fanano in 1903. grandma name o Olympia Grotti and grandfather Dominic Giacomelli. they came in as a married couple to ellis island. they settled in south wilmington Illinois. Olympia died in childbirth in approx 1907. |
| Name: | Clemente Mattevi and Angelica Petri Mattevi |
| From: | Cindy Mattevi Cline |
| E-mail: | cmc@clinestead.net |
| Comments: | I'm looking for any information regarding my grandparents. They came from the Trentino area after my grandfather was in the war. They moved to Canton, Ohio and had 3 sons. Guido, Marion and William Mattevi. Cindy |
| Name: | sue caola |
| From: | uk |
| E-mail: | s.e.caola@talk21.com |
| Comments: | Have just found your website. Am just starting to research my italian roots. My paternal grandfather came from Pinzola and emigrated to bristol in the Uk aged about 15. My father, now dead, always refused to tell me why and I am very keen to find out more about my family. have already learnt a lot from the website. How to I access the Mormon records? Have you any other info that might be useful. It is a very uncommon name but I am aware that there was some emigration to the US. Thank you so much. |
| Name: | Coleen McGinnis |
| From: | usa |
| E-mail: | coleen2003@pennswood.net |
| Comments: | My Great Grand father is francesco v. bazzanella and my great great grand father is luigi bazzanella they are both from austria . My grand father charles is the son of francesco bazzanella. I am trying to do a family tree on my grand fatherside of the family any one with any information it will be helpful to me. |
| Name: | Lee Baroldy |
| From: | All over the U.S. |
| E-mail: | baroldy@verizon.net |
| Comments: | My Great Grandfather and other Baroldi's came from Trentino, Italy (Favrio or Fiave?) in around 1860. He was born in April of 1848 (Possibly 1838? some of my records show a 10 year discrepency). His name was Louis. I think his father's name was also Louis and his mother's name was Isabell. The records I have show that he lived in Mexico, where he married Petra Lavea. They then moved up into Arizona (Tuscson and then Solominville) where he had four sons. Two sons stayed in Arizona and two went to Southern California (L.A. County). My Grandfather, was one of the two who went to Southern California. Anyway, I'm looking to find Louis' parents names and where exactly he grew up in Italy. Anyone have any idea? Thank you, Lee Baroldy |
| Name: | Anselmi |
| From: | Nancy Anselmi Andersen |
| E-mail: | wyonam@wyoming.com |
| Comments: | My Grandfather's name was Olivo and he came to the us to Rock Springs, Wyoming around 1900. |
| Name: | Patricia Schmidt |
| From: | Arizona |
| E-mail: | pasz9@aol.com |
| Comments: | Less than a year ago I visited the Trentino Heritage Website. Through this site I obtained the name of Riccardo Bruno who is the contact person in Italy. It was due to his assistance that I was able to find relatives who still reside in the village my great-grandparents left in 1897. I traveled to Italy in early June and was met at the train station by Riccardo. His excellent translation and guide services made me feel secure in a country which I have never visited or spoken the language. I believe he enjoys the genealogy search and is just as pleased with the succcesses as are the people searching for their family roots. I cannot express in words the joy I felt as I walked around the lake and streets of Baselga di Pine. The beauty of the area, the kindness of the people , made it a most memorable trip. I can't wait to return. Pat Schmidt (great-grandaughter of Bonaventura Tomasi and Virginia Valentini) |
| Name: | David Strelin (Paoli/Matteotti) |
| From: | Pittsfield, MA. 0120q |
| E-mail: | dstrelin@nycap.rr.com |
| Comments: | Both of my maternal Grandparents are from Dro, and I wondered why it is not mentioned in your site? Most of my family is now deceased and as part of the younger generation, I am curious about my heritage. Thanks for your site and its information, albeit missing the one place I am deeply interested in. David <+>< |
| Name: | Sandra Bertini Nagy |
| From: | Cimego |
| E-mail: | gencon@infowest.com |
| Comments: | I'm trying to find out the Priest name and the name of the Parish in Cimego. Can you help. I need to find old Parish records for my Grandmother's family, which is Bertini. thank you, Sandra Bertini Nagy |
| Name: | edward wroten |
| From: | westchester pa |
| E-mail: | ewr8126@aol.com |
| Comments: | My grandmother Maria Dalpiaz was born July 2,1914 in Maiabassa italy. Her parents were Agostino Andrea Dalpiaz - born July 19,1883, son of Pietro Dalpiaz & Rosa Dalvit of Terres Italy. Her mother Maria Cristofolini born December 20,1888 in the village of Fornace, Italy. She was the daughter of Gioachino Cristofolini & r Rosa Bernardi. My grandmother Maria Dalpiaz had 3 brothers and 1 sister, Augusto Johann, Giovanni Gioachino, Joseph,and Alma Marsilia e Eugenia. They arrived at Ellis Island August 28 1920. They setteled in p Pottsville PA. |
| Name: | Antonio |
| From: | Italia |
| E-mail: | acqsi@tin.it |
| Comments: | Dear Sirs I suggest you to ask information about your ancestor who came from Trentino at the Archivio Diocesano Tridentino archivio@arcidiocesi.trento.it They have a data base with all the people born in Trentino since 1/1/1800 until 31/12/1924. Yours Faithfully |
| Name: | Rose Menapace Brien |
| From: | Pasadena, California |
| E-mail: | brien.r@sbcglobal.com |
| Comments: | Just turned 86 and would like to post some names before they're lost in the mists of time. My parents were Arthur Menapace and Emilia Maistrelli, both from Campo Tassullo in the Val di Non. These are the names of paisani who lived in coal camps in or near Primero, Segundo, Valdez, Weston and Trinidad, Colorado: Mendini and Baldessar (Weston); John Pelligrino, Ed Menapace, Joe and Mary Pedri, Livo and Annie Pedri, John Graiff, Guarienti, Emilio DalRi, Otilia Pinamonti, Moltrer, Frank and Rose Springhetti (Springer), Micheli--all from either Old Segundo or New Segundo. Then I recall Menapaces (not related to my father) in Sopris, Trinidad, and northern New Mexico; Gasperetti in Bon Carbo, a coal camp; Nigro in Sopris, Valentini, Cristoforetti, Chris Forte, Pietro and Elvira Zanon Bacca, Ravanelli in Trinidad; Rosalia Covi in Jansen; Boggio in Aguilar, Bacca and Yob in Raton, New Mexico; Costante Dal Piaz and Albertini family in Queens, New York. I hope these might be clues for readers looking for ancestors. Greetings and thanks for your excellent site. Rose |
| Name: | Sandra Yannes Honis |
| From: | Hazleton, PA |
| E-mail: | sandrahonis@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I grew up in Hazleton, PA area. My father was 100%Tyrolean. I received all my sacraments in the only Tyrolean Church in The USA, Our Lady of Mount Carmel church, Hazleton, PA, from Father Henry Luchi, nephew of Father Ludwig Luchi. That Church is still in existence today and this past Sunday I took my mother (who became Tyrolean by marriage)to the annual Polenta Dinner in the church Heritage room. Not only did we have polenta, but homemade conaydles (please forgive my spelling) and gnocci in melted butter and onions. Mmmm, mmmm!!! Because of this dinner, I started thinking about my Tyrolean heritage and started doing some research on the internet. I was overjoyed to find many Yanneses in Castlefondo, Trentino, Italy. I am sure some of them are my relatives. I told my mother I am so sorry that I never learned to speak "Tyrolean". I wish I could learn now. I would love to try to contact some of my "cousins" in Castlefondo. I am enjoying "traveling" to Castlefondo via the internet. It is very, very beautiful country. |
| Name: | Beth Deromedi Goldman |
| From: | Danville, PA |
| E-mail: | gold1beth@verizon.net |
| Comments: | Hi, what a great site! I doing research on my Jacob Deromedi arrived 1890 from Tryol married Mary Augstine and had 7 children: Joseph, Leona-Ponento, Richard, Mary, Irene Obersoler,Florence and Clara Smiley. Any information about Jacob's family would be great! |
| Name: | Pellegrini |
| From: | Karisue Kujawski |
| E-mail: | jefffund@wi.rr.com |
| Comments: | I was so excited to find this site as my family came from Trentino area. They settled in Norway/Vulcan Michigan area. Names were Pellegrini, Marinelli. I see you have references for other areas but not Michigan. Can you help me find a resource. Thank you ,Karisue |
| Name: | Jerry Martini |
| From: | Grass Valley, Ca. |
| E-mail: | themartinis@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | I've just discovered this site and am enjoying it very much. Thanks for all the effort. My grandfather Celeste Martini (born 1882) emmigrated from Tuenno in 1903. He may have had brothers that emmigrated to Argentina, but I have never been able to confirm this. I see that there are still Martinis living in Tuenno. We may or may not be relatives and if we aren't I'll bet they're very nice people anyway. Any information would be appreciated. Hello to all, Jerry |
| Name: | Caren henderson |
| From: | Newburgh, NY |
| E-mail: | hendersoncaren@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Searching for relativrs and information starting with: SALVATORE RITONDO of Trapani, Italy, born: 1897. He married: CATHERINE GANDALFO. Any info is appreciated! Ciao~ Caren |
| Name: | Coleen McGinnis |
| From: | Huntingdon, PA |
| E-mail: | coleen2003@pennswood.net |
| Comments: | I am looking for any one that is related to Charles Buzzanell born in Austria . I would like any information on my Grandfathers side of the family. |
| Name: | Ruby (Micheli) Pinto |
| From: | USA |
| E-mail: | rubypinto2000@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hello, My grandfather was from Arezzo, Cortona. His name was Rodolpho Micheli. He was born in Italy in 1888 and immigrated to USA in 1909. His fathers name was Fausto Micheli born in Italy in 1860. I beleive his mother's name was Margharita. I am trying to find more information of the line in Italy. My grandfather's brother and sisters all came to USA in early 1900's ( Pietro Micheli, Dora Micheli, Carolina Micheli). Any information would be greatly appreciated., please e:mail me at RubyPinto2000@yahoo.com |
| Name: | Robbi Eccher |
| From: | USA |
| E-mail: | rjeccher@charter.net |
| Comments: | My grandfather came from Smarano. Mario Eccher, son of Rosa Recla and Emilio Eccher. I am looking for information regarding their ancestors. Thanks! |
| Name: | Raul Zabat Resnaider Micheli |
| From: | Santa Fe - Argentina |
| E-mail: | raulzabat@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I am looking for information about my italian family. My great grandfather was Giuseppe Fioravante Micheli born in Tregiovo, Trento, Austria (now Italy) August 29, 1860. His father was Giuseppe Giovanni Micheli (b.March 6, 1827, Tregiovo, Trento) and his mother Cattarina Eccher. May great grandfather had 2 brothers: Giovanni Antonio Micheli and Alessandro Pietro Micheli) Giovanni traveled to Argentina and Alessandro traveled to USA.) and 3 sisters: Angelica Orsola Micheli, Maria Cattarina Micheli and Matilde Domenica Micheli. |
| Name: | Daniel Tondini |
| From: | Marion, Illinois |
| E-mail: | drtajc@msn.com |
| Comments: | I have been trying to track my ancestory and request any information that anyone may have to help. My great grand father and great grandmothers names were Celeste Tondini and Barbara Dallapiccola. They lived in piazzole, Austria, Tyrol, close to Lavis and Lona. I am aware of three sons they had, Celeste, who stayed in Italy. Then Michele and Augustino that came to the US in a about 1902. My grandmothers name was Nazarena Barcatta who came from Piazzole also, and came to the US a couple years later to marry my grandfather. I am trying to find the names of any other siblings of this family. |
| Name: | Yvonne Curry |
| From: | Millville, UT |
| E-mail: | disfan@teamwifi.net |
| Comments: | My great grandfather, Valentino Storti, was born in Borghetto and came to the U.S. in 1903. He and his wife, Elizabeth Osti, settled in Southern California. Prior to being in Borghetto the Storti family was in Ala. Other surnames that have been found are: Creazzi, Marasca,Lorenzi and Bazzanella. |
| Name: | Bill Patton |
| From: | Chester,Maryland |
| E-mail: | nbpatton@friend.ly.net |
| Comments: | My mother's parents (Giovanni Martini-Revo and Grazia Rauzi-Cloz)came to Hazleton,Pa in 1880's.I recently have done some genealogy searches with some success. |
| Name: | Larcher / Maestri |
| From: | Patricia Alessandri |
| E-mail: | queenie352&embarqmail.com |
| Comments: | Looking for any ancestors or decendants of Archagelo and Virginia Larcher who immigrated from Taio Trento to Chicago. Arcangelo died in Brazil, Virginia in Chicago. Children are Arcangelo, Silvino, Fanni and Julenia. Looking for any ancestsors or decendents of Urbano and Fani Maestri who also immigrated from Taio Trento to Chicago. Children are Antonia, Olga, Giulina and Bruno. Urbano died in Chicago and Fani remarried and died in California. Please contact me if you have any information I can add to their history. I have some but the ancestors I have not been able to prove yet. Thank you. |
| Name: | Dixie Kuehl |
| From: | Wray, CO |
| E-mail: | porkchop@plains.net |
| Comments: | Hi, I just happened upon your website. My dad was born William Frances Odorizzi but was adopted when he was a about a year old. My grandparents adopted him in Denver, Colorado and brought him home to Wray. He was born December 12, 1940 and came from a large family. I believe there was 10 to 12 children. That is about all the information I have at this time. If anyone has any other clues, I would certainly appreciate it. |
| Name: | Ray Moltrer |
| E-mail: | babybromolts@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hello my name is Ray Moltrer I am the youngest of my family and a very proud Trentini. My family settled in Walsenburg Colorado when they came here from Fierozzo Italy. Then they decided to reside in Segundo Co. My grandfather came over with my nona when he was 11 months old and found my great grandfather here in Trinidad. My family went back to Italy to see the FAMILIA their, and words cannot describe it. We have More family their than we do in the US. And to see 4 generations of Biz nono's and nona's in the cemetary was unreal. If you get a chance to go to the home country you should it is unbelievable. To the person that had family in Trinidad I have not heard of those name but I can ask my mother, she is pretty good at remembering people from the old coal camps here in Segundo. Ciao per ora!!!!!!! Ray |
| Name: | andrew buratti |
| E-mail: | andyburatti@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Buratti (also Michelini - maybe 2 l's), from Comano, Trentino. Grandma's polenta was always made in a beat-up metal pot, stirred with the end of a broomstick, and served on a giant wooden rectangle with a dozen or more people sitting around it. I don't know how you turn cornmeal into a yuppy treat. |
| Name: | michael Castelaz |
| E-mail: | mcastelaz@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I have been struggling to get info on my family , I kinow my great grandfather came over in 1891 from Mezzano and settled in Norway Michigan a little town just south of Iron Mountain Michigan . His name was Andrea Castellaz and was born in 1865, his wifes name was Antonia ( Marine , I think ) I am trying to get birth recoeds from Meazzano , at the time it was still Austria , Can anyone help ? Mike |
| Name: | Elaine Zupancic |
| From: | Denver, CO, USA |
| E-mail: | elainezupancic@aol.com |
| Comments: | My grandparents were Anselmo DALPIAZ and Sylvia ZANON both from the Val di Non: she from Cunevo, he I'm not sure. They married in southern Colorado sometime around 1910 and raised their two daughters, Josephine and Ida (my mother)in Walsenburg, CO. Nona had several brothers and sisters in town and I have many fond memories of my Zias and Zios and a raft of cousins! Wouldn't the old timers love how polenta has become such a "foo foo chi chi" item in so many upscale restaurants now? I remember my grandparents making it in an aluminum pot on top of a coal stove and cutting it with a piece of string! |
| Name: | Valmir Cinquini |
| From: | Brazil |
| E-mail: | vcinquini@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Looking for Cinquini family information. |
| Name: | Tony Beroldi |
| From: | Athol, Massachusetts USA |
| E-mail: | bynot@verizon.net |
| Comments: | I recently (about 2 years ago) was found and contacted by email by relatives from the Trentino area that were trying to do a complete family tree. They were attempting to locate all the extended Baroldi's living in the USA. Although, it seems the our name is now spelled Beroldi with an "e". I assume the change came as my grandfather came through Ellis Island, though I'll never know. It's great to finally be in contact with relatives I've never known. I'm still reading through your site and have passed it on to a relative back in Italy. Thank You. |
| Name: | Mary O. Eyles (Yannes) |
| From: | Flemington, NJ |
| E-mail: | meyles@embarqmail.com |
| Comments: | Hello! My name is Mary Eyles. My maiden name was Yannes and I was born and raised in Freeland, PA. My dad, William Yannes, Jr., worked in the Citizens Bank in Freeland and my Aunt taught at Freeland Elementary School. My grandfather came from Castlefondo and ran the Beagle Hame Works in Freeland on Front Street. Mom and dad were both Tyrolean. Mom's parents Maria and Guido Erlicher)came from Dermulo arriving in this country during the 1890's. They settled in Iron Mt., MI first and then came to Hazleton when Mom was only 3 or 4 years old. I have many cousins with the surname of Genetti, Bott, and Marchetti. Many of my cousins still live in the Hazleton area, although I have not seen them in many years. It was great to come upon this website as I was searching for something else. Would be interested in hearing from someone with similar geneology as mine. |
| Name: | Ruby (Micheli) Pinto |
| E-mail: | jewelcat2006@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hello, I have just begun a search on my family's geneology. My Fathers fathers name was Rudolph Micheli, who emmigrated from Arezzo (Cortona),His mothers name was Margharita Micheli. My fathers Mothers name was Domenica Petrarca she emmigrated from Fornelli, and her parents names were Antonio Petrarca and Maria Ucci. My Mothers mother emmigrated from Teano, Italy and her Fathers name was Sabatino LoMastro. My mothers Fathers name was Pasquale Quaglieri, and his fathers name I beleive was Raffeala Quaglieri, This is all I know of them., I am hoping someone else out there may have more info., All grandparents were born in the late 1800's. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I live in USA. Thank you |
| Name: | Kelly Cattani |
| From: | Winnipeg |
| E-mail: | kcattani@mts.net |
| Comments: | Hello, just wondering if we're related at all. My family originally comes from around Taino I believe. Joseph Cattani came to the states via ellice island and then the family moved up to Canada. I'm not sure of the dates, I have more information at home. Let me know if you are interested in finding a possible connection and we can see what is in common. thanks. - Kelly |
| Name: | Pizzoli |
| From: | Tuenno |
| E-mail: | patriciab1391@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Looking for the villages my grandparents came from i believe Tuenno. My nono was John Pizzoli who came to the State around 1900 with his brothers David and Roberto also his sister Diomira. They settled in Atlas Pa. My nona was Barbara Zanon ,she came with her sister Matilde. |
| Name: | Florence Salvaterra Lenart |
| From: | Bethel, Vermont |
| E-mail: | lenartdf@aol.com |
| Comments: | My father, Sisinio Candido Salvaterra was from ROMALLO. Mother, Flora Ravina, was from REVO. Would love contact with relatives, although it seems we are all related, huh? I love this site. So many of the surnames I remember my mother being in contact with, growing up in the Bronx. Hope to visit Trento next Fall. |
| Name: | Todd |
| E-mail: | toddmatthews@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | My family comes from Baselg di Pine' and from Sanzeno (Banco) in Val di Non. I have spent the last several years researching family history and have learned so much. I am also in the process of applying for dual citizenship. My family names are Sarcletti (Val di Non) and Anesi (Baselga di Pine') Todd |
| Name: | Eileen |
| From: | Staten Island, NY |
| E-mail: | Chakra915@aol.com |
| Comments: | Love the site. I am beginning to look into my ancestors. My grandmother was Gemma Gabos-Bronzetti, She had a number of siblings. Last names, Calovi, Zanoni, Gabos, (can't remember the rest - will have to do some research. Eileen |
| Name: | Mattivi |
| From: | Missouri |
| E-mail: | mattivi80@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I just returned from my first trip to Baselga di Pine. I just wanted to let others know what a great trip this was and well worth the money, even considering the poor exchange rate. My family greeted us like we had known one another for a lifetime, although it was the first time we had met. |
| Name: | Patricia Alessandri |
| From: | Ocala, Florida |
| E-mail: | queenie352@embarqmail.com |
| Comments: | Re: TAIO AREA, AUGUSTO ALESSANDRI AND VIRGINIA LARCHER Thank you for creating this website it is very helpful. I found several generations of Alessandri ancestors for the first time. Anyone having more information or needing information please contact me. |
| Name: | janetta valladao (ciotta) |
| From: | san jose, ca. usa |
| E-mail: | janettaLV@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hi there, my name is janetta. my birthname is ciotta (my married name is on top) I am trying to find relatives of mine or just to trace my family line. When i was 8 my mother divorced my father and remarried a man, who a year later adopted us (not by my choice either). Meanwhile i lost contact with my father, although 20 yrs later we found him but when he passed away my uncle would not allow us to attend the funeral saying we were no longer ciotta's since murphy adpoted us as kids. That wasnt my fault but i would like to still know who my family is. I know back as far as my grandfather and grandmother..im sorry i got into the explanation but Thank you for your time anyway, Sincerly, janetta l. valladao(ciotta) |
| Name: | Chuck Pancheri, Jr |
| From: | Anaheim, California |
| E-mail: | CPANJR@AOL.COM |
| Comments: | Will be visiting Trentino this Febuary. Just looking to see if any relitives are there. Grandpas name was Silvio Pancheri. |
| Name: | george iob |
| From: | argentina |
| E-mail: | jorgeiob81@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | This is a great oportunity for me to found more info about my family.thank you |
| Name: | Florence Zanoni Redman |
| From: | Plainfield, IL |
| E-mail: | fredman1047@comcast.net |
| Comments: | My Grandmother on my mothers side was Emilia Covi from Fondo. She married Joseph Zanolini and lived in Sugarloaf, Pa. near Hazelton, Pa. My mother Catherine Zanolini married Joseph Zanoni of Melrose Park, Il. He was born in Cloz, Italy, Val Di Non. I have a family tree of my fathers family but nothing from my mother's. She was one of 14 children and there are still family in the Hazelton area. My father was involved in the Trentini club of Chicago, and a deligate for ITTONA. I would love to hear from anyone related to my Mother's family. Florence Zanoni Redman |
| Name: | Juliano Peruzzo |
| From: | Brazil |
| E-mail: | julianoperuzzo@gmail.com |
| Comments: | I probably found a distant relative now. My great-grandfather (father of my mother's father) Albino Ciotta. Maybe a relative of yours. My grandfather (my father's dad) was from Trento. I'm looking for more informations about him. |
| Name: | Michael Stravino |
| From: | Point Lookout, NY |
| E-mail: | mfvs4127@aol.com |
| Comments: | I am trying to find out if there is a ty in between the town os Stravino and those of us with the Stravino surname. My grandfather Alphonso Stravino emigrated to the US in the early 1900's. I believe he was from Cervino or Maddaloni. There may be a wine ty in also. There is a Stravino di Stravino winery in the North. In the Campania Region there is a Marchese- Stravino wine company. I believe there are two lines of Stravino in that area. i want to find who else may be in my line. |
| Name: | Margie Jones |
| From: | Wenatchee, WA |
| E-mail: | margiej6@verizon.net |
| Comments: | I was glad to see a list from Revo, but was disappointed that it did not go back to earlier dates. My grandmother Rosa Rossi, her sister Eugenia Rossi came in 1895 and my grandfather Bartolo Martini came at about the same time. His sisters, Maria and Sophia came a little later. My grandmother's brothers Giovanni and Stefano came a little earlier. They all came to Pennsylvania and later moved to other places. I have been to Revo and seen the family home and hope to return. |
| Name: | Daniel Caliari |
| From: | Glendale, NY |
| E-mail: | dc12205@netzero.net |
| Comments: | Great website Sal. My family surnames are Caliari, Berasi, Brunelli, Bellotti, Ballina, Rocca, Fina. |
| Name: | Helen Dalpiaz |
| From: | Middle Village, New York |
| E-mail: | hdalpiaz@bmcc.cuny.edu |
| Comments: | My father, Charles Dalpiaz, was born in Vulcan, Michigan in February, 1900. My grandfather, Augusto, was from Denno in Val di Non, and my grandmother, Antonia Endrizzi, was from Sedriago, a part of Spormaggiore. My grandfather came here in November, 1891, just before Ellis Island opened, on a ship called "La Bretagne",and went to Ardmore, Missouri. My grandmother followed two years later. She left from Antwerp, Belgium on the "Belgenland". They were married in Missouri and their first child, Anna Maria, was born there. Later they moved to Michigan where my aunt Mary and my Dad were born. My grandmother and the children returned to Denno in December, 1900 and she never returned. My grandfather returned twice before finally settling back in Denno where my Dad grew up. He came back to the States in 1924, returned several times to visit his family and in 1948, met my mother, Ester Bergamo, from Portolo, also in Val di Non. They lived here in New York City, where I was born. I found the Ellis Island website helpful, and even more so, the microfilm records from the Church of Latter Day Saints. I have returned many times to Val di Non to visit my family, aunts, uncles and cousins, and hope to visit again next summer. We need to keep our heritage alive and current. Ciao. |
| Name: | Mary Shuh |
| From: | St. Petersburg, Florida via New York, New York |
| E-mail: | fshuh@tampabay.rr.com |
| Comments: | Greetings - My father, Egidio Covi, was born in the village of Fondo, Val di Non in 1905 and came to the United States and settled in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1930. My grandparents were Giovanni Covi and Maria Battisti who emmigrated to the U.S. in the 1800's and married in Pennsylvania, but returned to Italy after my grandfather became a U.S. citizen. My mother's maiden name was Carmela Errico and I believe that her family came to the U.S. from Naples or Potenza. As far as I know, I do not have any living relatives in Italy. My cousin and niece are currently working on a family tree and I would like to help them compile information. I am seeking information and links to people with the last name Covi. Thanks! Mary Covi Shuh |
| Name: | Karen McPeak |
| From: | Syracuse, New York |
| E-mail: | stevegryga@aol.com |
| Comments: | My grandparents, Mario and Elodia Leonardi, emigrated to the US from Preore in the early 1900s. They moved to Solvay, NY, where I grew up. I would love to find any information on them, because they both left their families behind to come here and we have limited information about them. |
| Name: | Karen McPeak |
| From: | Syracuse, NY |
| E-mail: | stevegryga@aol.com |
| Comments: | My grandparents, Mario and Elodia Leonardi, both came from Preore in Trentino. |
| Name: | ed rensi |
| From: | downers grove illinois by way of hopedale ohio |
| E-mail: | edrensi@earthlink.net |
| Comments: | Hello Family! I have just discover YOU this evening. I am commenting on my Fathers side of My family. Mom VIRGINA was a decendent of Gills and Hatfields. My father was Ernest Henry Rensi son of Sam Rensi and Adelaid Dalpiaz. Dad's grand father was Anthony Rensi and great grangmother was Louisa Melchori. dad's great great great grandfather was Angelo Rensi 3 great grand mother was Philomena Metei.I think i have that correct. I understand that there is a river in the very north that carries the Rensi name. HELP if you have heard of this or may know where the river is. Anthony was born 9-11-1843.he was an only child. He and LOUSIA had 7 children Daniel, Frank,Lawerence,William,Anngelo, Sam and Mary. My grand father Sam was born 12-8-1885. Grand mother was born 9-17-1894 in Terres, Italy. Sam was born in Quetta{this spelling i think is not accurate]they where married and lived in Parlet Ohio until death. Lots of folks from the area came from Val di NON. I was surprised to learn tonight that the val di Non has specific languagethats the root of the name. My grandfather's brothers all came to Parlet to mine coal. Some of their names where misspelled and I find that creates trouble in my search. I am going to apply for Italian citizenship soon anyone who has experience with this effort please help. I am taking my oldest 2 grand children to Val di NON next july. I want them to know where my love of our culture comes from.Any suggestions would be welcome. Great site I don't know who started this site but THANK YOU!!!! BEST WISHES ed rensi |
| Name: | ALICIA IOB |
| From: | ARGENTINA |
| E-mail: | aliciaiob@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Hola: Mi Inglés no es muy bueno, por eso escribo en mi idioma( castellano) Mis abuelos también vinieron de Italia, de Lover di Deno, precisamente.Mi abuelo paterno llegó a Argentina luego de la primera guerra mundial, su nombre era Pio Lorenzo Olivo Iob, casado con Luigina Saggia, tuvieron 5 hijos : María Ana, Ettore Luigi (mi padre)Paola Ada,Giorgio Enrico y Giancarlo,. Su esposa e hijos llegaron a Argentina creo que en 1946, mucha información certera no tengo, pero sí un árbol genealógico que comienza con los padres de mi abuelo y todos sus descendientes. Anterior a ellos no sé nada y me gustaría poder conocer más acerca de mis ancestros. No sé que relación tenga con toda la información que acabo de leer y descubrí por casualidad. Si te interesa puedes contactarme a la dirección de correo electrónico de arriba. Atentamente Alicia |
| Name: | Patricia Schmidt |
| From: | Arizona |
| E-mail: | pasz9@aol.com |
| Comments: | I am looking for information regarding my great-grandparents. My great-grandfather's name was Bonaventura Tomasi, my great-grandmother's name was Virginia Valentini. Both list their birthplace as Baselga di Pine. they emigrated to the U.S. in 1887, living in Colorado and finally settling in northern New Mexico. Any information would be greatly appreciated. |
| Name: | Reyna Thomas |
| From: | Florida |
| E-mail: | familyhistory@tampabay.rr.com |
| Comments: | My great grandfather was Ettore Calovi. His sister was Ester Calovi. She was married to Amadio Zanolli and they came to the U.S. from Mezzocorona and live in P.A. I have done a lot of research on the Calovi and have many letters from the Parrish in Mezzocorona with information on the family. |
| Name: | celeste Salvagni |
| From: | Florida |
| E-mail: | celeste064@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | You service came up when I searched ask.com. I found a relative, I think. Thank you |
| Name: | Marjorie (Formaini) Schwindt |
| From: | Surprise, AZ USA |
| E-mail: | maggie607@cox.net |
| Comments: | My great grandparents were: Giacomo Formaini & Angeline Micelini from the village of Poia, Province of Trentino, Alto Adige Region, Austria (now Italy.) They had two sons who immigrated to the United States in 1884, my grandfather Caesar Anthony Formaini(1863-1906) and his brother Louis Formaini (1866-1940). Both men became general store owners & manufacturers of goods that they sold to the miners in the state of Pennsylvania. Towns associated with these men and their families are Walston, Punxsutawney,Brockway,Creekside,Indiana,Lovejoy,Tarentum & Erie, PA. Any information about this family would be greatly appreciated. |
| Name: | Jane |
| From: | Virginia |
| E-mail: | tarzanzgrl@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | My great-grandparents Andreanna Scalet and Giuseppe (Joe) Scalet emmigrated from Transacqua in the early 1900s. I have a lot of names for my family tree and would like to share. Email me if you need information of any of these surnames: Scalet, Tissot, Tavernaro, Mot, Kinspergher, Loss, Faoro, Alberti, Trettel, Pradel, I would also like to have any information or family pictures that you may have. Thank you! I know my great-grandfather was a coal miner in Hartford, Arkansas until he died but have no idea what the family did in Transacqua. |
| Name: | Marioli Tavernini |
| From: | Chile |
| E-mail: | traductora_profesional@yahoo.com.ar |
| Comments: | I have an ancestor who came to America in 1800?? His name was Luigi Tavernini from la comune Di Dro. He worked in the Panama Chanel construction. Then he came to Chile and got married to Aurora Gómez. He died in Chile by 1904. That is all we know about him. My father and I are willing to know more and dream of visiting his hometown some day. There are very few Tavernini´s in Chile. If you could help me finding some more data, I would really appreciate it. |
| Name: | Jen Stahl |
| From: | Valparaiso, IN USA |
| E-mail: | jenlyn@inbox.com |
| Comments: | I'm happy to have found this informative site. My great-grandparents, Antonio Paluselli and Lucia Zorzi, settled in Pennsylvania, USA after leaving Ziano di Fiemme in the early 1900's. My grandfather, William, did not maintain connections with family members in Trentino. I have been learning more about this beautiful region and would love to visit within the next few years, perhaps accompanied by my young adult sons, who love to ski. I do not know the Italian language, but would love to receive email from Ziano di Fiemme residents who read and write English, or from anyone living in Trentino named Zorzi or Paluselli. |
| Name: | Gasperetti and Tenaglia |
| From: | T. Gasperetti |
| E-mail: | heartkiss8@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | My husband's family came from Spormaggiore and he had a Great grandmother that carried the Tenaglia line and a Great granfather that carried the Gasperetti name. We would love to find out anything about these two families and wether or not there are existing Gasperetti's in Italy to this day. Thank you so much, Terrie Gasperetti |
| Name: | Luciana Svaldi |
| From: | Chicago |
| E-mail: | lasvaldi@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | I am one of the officers of ITTONA - The International Tirolean Trentino Organization of North America. And an officer of one of the Trentini Clubs that exist in the USA and Canada. The USA and Canada Clubs back in the 1970's began to gather on a weekend to celebrate it's cultural lineage. They hold a convention every even year under the banner of ITTONA (the name they gave to the group that is made up of the US and Canada clubs) and whose birth in 1976 came as a result of the first gathering that the clubs organized back in 1974 and continued every two years after that first experience. The next convention is to be held July 11-13, 2008 and it will be hosted by the Solvay Tyrol club in Solvay, NY. Solvay is about 20 minutes from Syracuse. www.solvaytyrolclub.org a great gathering for those who like to meet individuals of Trentini Descent from the US and Canada. There are 24 clubs between the US and Canada that are chartered and are listed with the Association of Trentini Nel Mondo o.n.l.u.s www.trentininelmondo.it (TnM - is celebrating their 50th year of being in existance this year 2007). Their web site has all the clubs in the world. and their contacts. For anyone looking to contact specific areas of the country or world it the to site to visit. They also produce a monthly magazine (in Italian, that sometimes does have articles in other languages) for an annual subscription. The ITTONA (US and Canada clubs) convention attendees are a mix of members and friends with an interest in the Trentino lineage, it's cultures and traditions. The event offers anyone that has an interest in their Trentino lineage an opportunity to meet other people of similar interest. It also offers information of interest in the form of books or videos that were or have been created about the Trentini immigrants the then and the now. And life stories that are shared by families and others through programs that may be scheduled or featured. Web site such as this one are great in allowing people who share a common interest in their roots to the Trentino Region of Italy. |
| Name: | Dennis Ghezzi |
| From: | Issaquah, Wa, USA |
| E-mail: | dghezzibondo@msn.com |
| Comments: | Hello in Trentino. Last week I had the honor and joy of visiting for the first time my cousins in Bondo. Bondo is a very small town about 30 miles from Trento. My Grandfather Isadore Ghezzi left for America way back in 1905. After much research and about 20 years of planning my son David and I visited with my cousin Mario Valenti. Mario was the Mayor of Bondo for many years and he knew every one in town and in the region. He showed us around and introduced us to every one. One of the keynotes of our visit was being able to visit and take photos of the church of St Barnaba Janico which was built in the 1400 century. Its now closed but Mario was able to have it opend and we where give a tour by the sextent. And we took many photos. We also enjoyed the wonderful food of palenta etc. Many of the meals we ate my Father and Mother prepared back in the USA years ago. I would love to become a member of Trentino Emigrazione and also would love to find out how I could obtain duel citizenship I am an American citizen of course and will always remain one. However I love the Trentino so much after my wife retires if we can we would love to move there. Regards, Dennis Ghezzi |
| Name: | Lisa Tolot Wilson |
| From: | New Braunfels, TX |
| Comments: | Born in Michigan, love your site. Subscribe to Trentini nel Mondo. |
| Name: | Joanne Yori |
| From: | Sparks, NV |
| E-mail: | jyori@att,net |
| Comments: | My fraternal grandparents families come from the villages of Brez and Cloz. I am very interested in any history of the area and families from the 1900's. |
| Name: | benjamin merighi |
| From: | vineland,nj |
| E-mail: | bmerighi@comcast.net |
| Comments: | my great grandfather agostino and wife marian went to brasile 1880's,then to canada 1900, then to nj 1903 via buffalo |
| Name: | Donna (Collini) Betarie |
| From: | Florida |
| E-mail: | ge3324@aol.com |
| Comments: | I stumbled upon this website when I was trying to do some research to find out where in northern Italy my grandparents came from. I checked the Ellis Island website and it shows a Pietzo (he went by Peter) Collini arriving from Pinzolo on Dec. 9, 1900, and I believe my grandmother (Elizabeth) is the person I located that came from Pinzolo on May 6, 1901. The ship records show that she was single and her name was Lisette Cunaccia. I know that Cunaccia was her maiden name because it is on my father's birth certificate. My father was born in West Newton, PA on July 7, 2001, so it appears that she made the trip in the last trimester of her pregnancy. The website is amazing the way it lists all the names and the towns and villages where they came from. I also know my grandmother had a sister named Aldina, who married a Pio Maturi, and I see that the Maturi family also resided in Pinzolo. The website is wonderful! |
| Name: | Diana Ferrari |
| From: | Toronto |
| E-mail: | dferrari@idirect.com |
| Comments: | My parents are from Revo. Great site! |
| Name: | Dick Webber |
| From: | North Carolina |
| E-mail: | grappadw@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | My father Richard arrived from Masi di Vigo Oct 12, 1912 in NYC with his mother Rosa Paris-Webber. I have considerable family genealogy on Webbers from Masi di Vigo, Paris from Vigo di Ton and Biada from Lover. I have visited relatives there often, last in 2004. I need to learn how to use this Yahoo Trentini web-site! |
| Name: | andres valenzuela |
| From: | chile |
| E-mail: | avesearle@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Estimado Señor oSEÑORA me gustaria conocer is antepasados, Nicolas Ambrosi vino a Chile hacia 1790,ijo de de Antonio Ambrosi y de la Dama Lucecia Chiusole,fallecio en Valparaiso Chile en 1822 de 60 años aprox,su estamento dice ser de Nogara,pero en previos indagaiones in Family search no he encontrado nada en esas partidas parroquiales,tal ves caso en otro lugar. agradecere saber si tiene en sus archivos las partidas o bin recomendarme un traajo de investigacion. atte andres valenzuela |
| Name: | Eugene V. Pellegrini |
| From: | Westchester, Illinois |
| E-mail: | genepellegrini@comcast.net |
| Comments: | I am the immediate past president of ITTONA - International Tyrolean Trentini Organization of North America. I am the sole distributor of the book "Courageous People of the Dolomites". If you are interested in purchasing a copy of this wonderful Trentini heritage book, please contact me. I enjoyed looking at this website - nice job. |
| Name: | Robert J, Palladino |
| From: | [Cologna-mother-Eda Scaia] |
| E-mail: | RJPalladino@verizon.net |
| Comments: | MY WIFE[CATHERINE 'SALVAGNI' PALLADINO-DECEASED]STILL HAS MANY RELATIVES LIVING IN CRETO.PREZZO,POR,CONDINO. I AM VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE VERY CLOSE BONDS WITH THEM.MY LATEST VISIT TO THESE VILLAGES WAS THIS PAST SUMMER.MY MOTHER'S FATHER/MOTHER-PIETRO AND PIENFERA SCAIA WERE BORN IN COLOGNA. 'NONNO' FIRST WORKED IN THE MINES IN MINNESOTA AND THEN MOVED TO SOLVAY WHERE I GREW UP. |
| Name: | Dave Dalpiaz |
| From: | Cleveland, Ohio |
| E-mail: | ddalpz@ameritech.net |
| Comments: | I am the son of Leo and Emma Dalpiaz, grandson of Emilio and Eliza Dalpiaz. My grandparents immigrated to southern Ohio from Denno, Val di Non, in the early part of the 20th century. My thanks for the site and opportunity to sign the guestbook. |
| Name: | Nadia Osti |
| From: | Toronto |
| E-mail: | nadiap@taligentgroup.com |
| Comments: | My parents are both from Spormaggiore, Trento. I still have family there. I have visityed as a child and as an adult. I would love to someday visit with my children. |
| Name: | Annette Dalpiaz Etnyre |
| From: | San Antonio Texas |
| E-mail: | setnyre@satx.rr.com |
| Comments: | My grandfather Celeste Dalpiaz and his brother Carlo were from Tassulo. We still have family living there. They lived in Helper, Utah after they immigrated. Thank you for this site. |
| Name: | patty petri |
| From: | U.S. |
| E-mail: | warriorwoman@Deelie.com |
| Comments: | Just stumbled upon this site. I am decended from the Casagrande's in Palai, Tyrol. Oliva Casagrande was my grandmother. Her father was Pietru Oberosler, her mother was Anna Cagagrande. Would love to unite with the family remaining in Austria. |