Ann Tantangelo has uncovered a new lead in my quest to determine the origins of my Bianco family. Thanks to her diligent work I now have this additional information:

Luigi Bianco (son of Diego) born about 1840/1845 (I do not know where)
died between 1872 (his last child's birth) & February 1894 Reggio (The City) Calabria (based on the marriage record of his son Paolo).

married around 1865

Grazia Siniscalchi (dau of Nicolo) born about 1840/1845 (Scilla, Calabria)
died before 1894 Reggio (The City) Calabria

I now need to take this one step further and find their death records in Reggio. I am hoping to obtain the place of birth and mother's name for at least Luigi Bianco, so I can trace his family wherever they came from.

does anyone have any of these films on loan with the FHC?

Reggio di Calabria (Reggio di Calabria). Ufficio dello stato civile

Indice decennale dei morti 1866-1875; Morti 1866-1868 FHL INTL Film
1798775 Item 3

Morti 1868-1878; Indice decennale dei morti 1876-1885 FHL INTL Film
1798811

Indice decennale dei morti 1876-1885; Morti 1878-1886 FHL INTL Film
1798812

Morti 1887-1895 FHL INTL Film
1798813



This is so exiting! Especially since it is my paternal line!


Jim

James,

I connected with Lou Loccisiano in California this evening. You may remember him from the Calabria DNA Project. Its an amazing project and one I think everyone should look at. His website can be found here..

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I know he has several films on permanent loan from Reggio towns and he may be able to help.