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Note for: Vito Massie, ABT 1878 - 28 AUG 1928
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Alias: Vitus Masi \ Vito /Massie/
Immigration: Date: 29 MAY 1900
Place: Ellis Island, NY
Burial: Place: Greenwood Cemetery, New Castle, PA
Individual Note: The 1910 census lists Vito Massi as living in Lawrence County, PA, with his wife and three daughters. They have been married 10 years, all three children are living. They live with Giovanina's sister, Carmela. Vito is a quarryman.
The 1920 census lists Vitto Massi, 42, as living at 6 Cascade Street, New Castle (4th ward), Lawrence Co., PA. Living with him are his wife, Jennie, 42, and daughters: Elvera, 14; Edith, 12; and Gertrude, 7. Also living with them are four lodgers: Joe Giomi, 26; August Simone, 25; and three others, all Italian-born. Vito and Jennie were born in Italy and immigrated in 1900. Vito became a naturalized citizen in 1914.
Their daughters were born in PA. Vito is a laborer in the cement works and rents his house. (January 10, 1920; E.D. 97; Sheet 12B).
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Note for: Antonio Martini, ABT 1870 - ABT 1931
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Individual Note: The Martini family, at one time, owned all the land at the bootom of the mountain near Sgurgola. They raised grapes, figs, olives and other fruits and vegetables.
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Note for: Pasqua Corsi, ABT 1871 - ABT 1934
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Individual Note: The Corsi family was fairly wealthy, but the money went to the male members of the family. Cataldo (Aldo) Corsi, a far distant cousin, lives in Toronto, Canada. He and his wife Novella, have a son Massimo. Cataldo Corsi's grandfather and Pasqua Corsi are first cousins.
Pasqua Corsi took part in the burning of the Court House in Sgurgola to protest high taxes. She was considered (by non-relatives) to be the prettiest girl in her village but she was also hot-tempered.
Pasqua hurt her back in a fall while carrying wood for fuel. She died at a young age. Her daughter Elisa died very young, and her son Carmine was very young when Pasqua died. She and her husband, Antonio, are buried in the Corsi family tomb in Sgurgola.
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Note for: Elisa Martini, -
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Individual Note: Elisa died as a young girl.
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Note for: Evelina Martini, -
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Individual Note: Widowed and has 3 daughters.
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Note for: Cataldo Martini, -
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Individual Note: Also has a younger son.
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Note for: Sonia Martini, -
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Occupation: Place: Art Teacher
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Note for: Lan Franco Perfetti, -
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Occupation: Place: Physician
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Note for: Marco Colicchia, -
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Individual Note: Married and has 2 children.
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Note for: Ivanna Colicchia, -
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Individual Note: Married and has 3 children.
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Note for: Clelia "Celia" Massie, 31 AUG 1903 - 12 DEC 1969
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Alias: Celia /Massie/
Burial: Place: Castle View Burial Park, New Castle, PA
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Note for: Elvira Massie, 30 JUN 1905 - MAY 1978
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Alias: Elvera /Massie/
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Note for: Ida "Edith" Massie, 18 FEB 1908 - 4 APR 1994
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Alias: Edith /Massie/