family in Reggio de Calabria

Lisa · New Member Joined: Feb 19, 2010 Posts: 10

Hello!

I am hoping that I can find my fmily roots. My granfather came to the United States in the early 1900's from Reggio de Calabria; he had intentions of returning to his homeland, but never did. i know he had a very large family; his name was Antonio Zumbo. If anyone can tell me anything about my family roots in Italy, it will be greatly appreciated Smile

Thank you so much !
Lisa

nuccia · Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 1:32 pm Post subject: Re: family in Reggio de Calabria

Hi Lisa! Welcome to Gente. It's nice to have you here with us.

Now, I have managed to locate at least 2 Antonio Zumbo's so could you give us a few more details (like approximate age, wife's name, where he settled ) anything you can think of to help make it a bit easier to track the correct one?

Thanks!

Lisa · New Member Joined: Feb 19, 2010 Posts: 10

Hi Nuccia!
Thank you soo much for your quick response. My grandfather was born in 1889; in came to America in 1908. He passed away at age 89 15 years ago. I hope this helps; if I can get more detailed info to you I will. The birth year is approximate.

Thank you again!
Lisa

Lisa · New Member Joined: Feb 19, 2010 Posts: 10

hi Again Nuccia,

I made an error with how long ago my grandfather passed. It was 32 years ago; not 15. I was 15 years old when he died. That is where I made the error

Lisa

nuccia · Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 3:01 pm Post subject: Re: family in Reggio de Calabria

Hi Lisa..

Could this be him?

New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957
about Antonio Zumbo
Name: Antonio Zumbo
Arrival Date: 28 May 1909
Estimated birth year: abt 1889
Age: 20
Gender: Male
Port of Departure: Naples, Italy
Ethnicity/Race-
/Nationality: Italian (South) (Italian)
Ship Name: Ancona
Search Ship Database: Search the Ancona in the 'Passenger Ships and Images' database
Port of Arrival: New York, New York
NATIVITY: Riggio C
Line: 26
Microfilm Serial: T715
Microfilm Roll: T715_1276
Birth Location: Riggio C
Birth Location Other: cataforio
Page Number: 22

Father Sebastiano? Going to see his brother, Francesco in Bridgeport.

If it is him then he Naturalized 27 Mar 1942. Also, I have some Cataforio Birth Indici already online that were copied by Ben - www.benvanrijswijk.com

You can view them here: Calabria Exchange - Cataforio Index

nuccia · Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 3:05 pm Post subject: Re: family in Reggio de Calabria

More possible Records:

U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
about Antonio Zumbo
Name: Antonio Zumbo
Birth Date: 17 Jun 1889
Birth Place:
Residence: New Haven, Connecticut
Race: White
Roll: WW2_2281943

Wife, Virgina? I am having trouble linking the records since my computer updated so perhaps someone can link these for Lisa? Please? Thanks!

Lisa · New Member Joined: Feb 19, 2010 Posts: 10

Nuccia,
This is definitely him. He did come to Ellis Island NY, the date you have with regard to his naturalization sounds right too. Not long after he became naturalized he married my grandmother. I do not know anything about his family; only that they were poor farmers who survived a tidal wave. This is wonderful! Do you think there is any way I can find out about the location of his immediate family members?

Thank you so much Nuccia!
Lisa

Lisa · New Member Joined: Feb 19, 2010 Posts: 10

hi Nuccia,
The second email you sent is not him. He was not in the military service. His Wife's name was Genevieve or Jenny. The first email you sent is him.
Lisa

nuccia · Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 3:31 pm Post subject: Re: family in Reggio de Calabria

He may not have been in the military but he still had to register for the drafts as per the Selective Service Act - almost all males had to. I wrote a short piece about it here:
WW1 Draft Registration Cards. The same process applied for WW2. And the name on the card looks like Vincenza or Vicgenza. The lived at 139 Humphrey St New Haven Connecticut and he worked for New Ideal Lunch - 1390 State Street, New Haven.

I believe this is his death certificate..

Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001
about Antho M Zumbo
Name: Antho M Zumbo
Father's Surname: Zumbo
Death Date: 8 Feb 1979
Death Place: Meriden, Connecticut
Age: 89 Years
Birth Place: Non-Western Hemisphere
Birth Date: 20 Jul 1889
Marital Status: Divorced
Spouse: Jenni
State File #: 03088
Residence : Wallingford, Connecticut
Race: White

He was divorced so could this have been a second marriage for him or could Jennie be the same as Vincenza (which I have heard of before)? And since he is from New Haven I believe its the same person.

Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968-1997
about Antho Zumbo
Name: Antho Zumbo
Race: White
Birth Date: July 1989
Birth State: Other Foreign
Number of Previous Marriages: First
Education: 8 years elementary
Certificate Number: 3290
Spouse Name: Jenn
Spouse Race: White
Spouse Birth State: New York
Spouse Birth Date: February 1911
Spouse Number of Previous Marriages: First
Spouse Education: Eight years elementary
Marriage State: Connecticut
Marriage Date: March 1929
Separation Date: April 1958
Children Under Age 18: None
Plaintiff: Husband
Plaintiff Town of Residence: New Haven, Connecticut
Custody of Children: None
Decree Date: 07 August 1969
Type of Decree: Divorce granted to husband
Grounds for Divorce: Desertion
Case Contested: No
Court Docket Number: 109382
Superior Court County of Decree: New Haven

nuccia · Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 3:44 pm Post subject: Re: family in Reggio de Calabria

The 1930 Census:

1930 United States Federal Census
about Tony Zumbo
Name: Tony Zumbo
Home in 1930: Ansonia, New Haven, Connecticut
View Map - Living on Tremont Factory.
Age: 40
Estimated birth year: abt 1890
Birthplace: Italy
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Jennie
Race: White
Occupation: Cook

Education:

Military service:

Rent/home value: Rent $15 a month

Age at first marriage: He was 39 - she was 18

Parents' birthplace: Both sets of Parents Born in Italy - Jennie born in New York.

Household Members:
Name Age
Tony Zumbo 40
Jennie Zumbo 19
Catherine Zumbo 8/12

Lisa · New Member Joined: Feb 19, 2010 Posts: 10

Wow! amazing!... the last 2 emails do apply to him! Is there any way to find out about family members that may still reside in Calabria or near-by?

Lisa · New Member Joined: Feb 19, 2010 Posts: 10

My grandmother's maiden name was Verzi; could this be what you are seeing?

nuccia · Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 4:31 pm Post subject: Re: family in Reggio de Calabria

Yes, It is. So you are Jennie's Granddaughter? Was Katherine your mother?

Lisa · New Member Joined: Feb 19, 2010 Posts: 10

Yes I am Jennie and Anthony's grand-daughter; Katherine was my aunt. I am the daughter of my grandfather's son Anthony Jr. Do you have history on my grandmother too? i have heard she is of native-american descent

Lisa · New Member Joined: Feb 19, 2010 Posts: 10

Good Morning Nuccia,
I was wondering if you had any luck locating family members in Calabria?