Region: Basilicata Province: Potenza
Tracing your Italian roots back to Armento, in Potenza province, Basilicata region?
This comprehensive guide empowers you to understand the records available in Armento, unlocking your family’s rich history.
Where to Begin Your Ancestry Journey in Armento
If your ancestral trail leads to Armento, Italy, their vital records are likely housed in two key locations:
- Armento City Hall Archives: Established in 1809, these archives hold civil registry records like births, marriages, and deaths for Armento residents since then.
- Armento Parish Churches: For records pre-dating 1809 or for religious ceremonies, exploring Armento’s parish church archives might be necessary.
Civil Records in Armento
In towns and villages of Basilicata and in Potenza province civil registry offices were established in 1809: it means that you could find your ancestors records in Armento Town Hall archives as of that date.
(If your goal is to get your Italian Citizenship and you need official certificates from Armento Municipality, follow this link).
So, if your ancestors lived in Armento during the past centuries, then you should start your family research from the City Office of Armento to know more: our local expert is ready to help you in your research!
With his deep knowledge of people and local history he will assist you not only finding names and dates (births, marriages, deaths) but he will reveal to you many other precious information on the life of your ancestors available in the old registers.
- Professions: do you know what your ancestors did for a living? Our genealogist will be able to give you this info!
- Addresses: the house where your family lived (a great information if you intend to visit Armento !)
- Churches: where they were baptized or married
- Signatures: if your ancestors knew how to write, he will be able to show you their original signatures.
(If you can’t visit Armento, our researcher will give you the necessary info to find by yourself the relevant places on the maps available online)
Next picture shows the demographic trends in Armento from the Italian Unification (1861).
This is a necessary info to understand how many people lived in the town in the past.
To go on quickly in your research is important to know if the last name you are investigating is a frequent surname in Armento. As more your surname is common, as more it could be difficult to find the right branch of your ancestors family in Armento archives, expecially if you have not exact dates (there could be cases of homonymy).
It’s useful for you to know that the most common surnames in Potenza province are:
Albano, Bochicchio, Bruno, Calabrese, Caputo, Carlomagno, Carlucci, Cirigliano, Claps, Colangelo, Conte, Cosentino, Coviello, D’Andrea, De Bonis, De Luca, Ferrara, Fortunato, Genovese, Giordano, Grieco, Ielpo, Labanca, Lauria, Lombardi, Lorusso, Marino, Martino, Mecca, Nigro, Nolè, Pace, Pepe, Potenza, Rinaldi, Romaniello, Romano, Rosa, Russo, Sabia, Santarsiero, Santoro, Scavone, Sileo, Summa, Telesca, Vaccaro, Zaccagnino.
Church Records in Armento
Church archives in Potenza province may store even older information. You will find religious records of the same events (births, marriages and deaths) but, most important, you could go further back in time!
So in case you would like to go back in centuries, it’s good for you to know that the parish registers in Basilicata started during 1500!
Parish archives are far less accessible expecially from abroad and very hard to read and decipher if you are not used and skilled.
But our local genealogists, are graduated in history and archivistics so, with their expertise, they can research the church registers of Armento on your behalf to gather info about your family history during centuries.
In case you want to visit churches, these are the addresses of parishes active today in Armento:
S. LUCA ABATE – P.zza Kennedy
For our experience, if you plan to come here to visit Armento, we always suggest to start the research months before the arrival.
This because a comprehensive genealogy research is time consuming!
Starting from home, you will have time to get a complete research avoiding to waste your holidays in the offices or in the churches dealing with italian bureaucracy .
(Remember that archives are not open to public and officers and priests are not required by law to give you access to the local archives)
With the results gathered by our genealogist and translated in your language before your arrival, you will have the possibility to plan carefully your visit.
In this way you will have more free time to enjoy your tour to the roots on your ancestors footsteps.
Another important source of information are the notary documents available to expert researchers in the State Archives of Potenza.
If you need a professional help from our local genealogist in Armento area , write to armento@italianside.com or fill the form here.
Our expert will study your request and will reply to you with a plan and a quote for your family research.
If you think to contact the town hall by yourself, we suggest you to read our tips for your search. They are useful advices to search in Basilicata and of course in Armento too.
Here below you can read the messages received from other visitors in Armento forum:
if you only want to discuss with other people interested in genealogy in Armento feel free to leave a message below.
Greetings: I am working on a project that explores genealogy through architecture and place and trying to locate if possible an actual address for my great grandfather Filippo Grande, born 1882. His naturalization papers state he was from Guardia Perticara but his passport records say Armento, Potenza. I see these are in very close proximity to one another. He emigrated to the US in 1896, but traveled back to Italy frequently. Are actual addresses of where he grew up available? Where to start given discrepancies in origin location. Thank you
My grandfather Nicola Marotta was born in Armento Italy. His mother’s name was Rose in English. He had a brother Joseph that stayed in Armento, who had two daughters and three sons. MY grandfather’s father died after World War 2 I think. I am not sure of his father’s name. It could be Frank in English. I think my grandfather’s mother died when he was born. If you could let me know if any of his family is still in Armento. Thank you kindly. May you and your family stay safe.
Hi,
I am looking for relatives of Filippo Bonelli and Rosa Raimondo ( circa 1700’s). They were married in Armento in 1758. Rosa was from Stigliano and born to Nicola ( from Craco) and Angela Lafata (Stigliano).
Filippo and Rosa had three children: Anna Maria Caterina Domenica (Rizzuto), Giuseppe ( married a Dichiara), and Francesco Antonio (married Rosa Mandile)
My great great grandmother’s name was Mary Antonia Villone, born in 1826 and she was married to Rocco Sassone, born in 1831. I actually am looking for info on the Sassone name. However, I trace Mary back through her father Filippo but then it looks like Filippo’s father was a Valetutto and he was named after his mother Maria Guiseppa Villone. Can that be correct?
I have the civil records from Armento and a pretty thorough history of the families there. Let me know what information you want and I will be happy to help you.
Hi Wendy. I’m looking for any information regarding the family of Luke Antonio Pascarelli. He married a Baone I believe. They had at least 6 children with a daughter being born around 1904/05.
Main body of Micene family tree
Paolo micene b. 1884
Anna Zanon b. 1892
Francisco Micene, b. 1856
Maria Giuseppa Bello, b. 1863
Pietro Antonio Micene, b. 1820
Anna Maria Granda, b. 1824
Vincenzo Michele Micene, 1798
Maria Rosa Siniscalco, b. 1797
Pietro Vitale Micene, b. 1762
Isabella Maria Bajone, b. 1759
Francisco Felice Ignizio Micene, b. 1717
Felicia Rosa Viola, b. 1723
Sansone Micene b. 1688
Maria Antonia Caradonna, 1693
Francisco Micene, b. 1662
Isabella Maria Domino, b. 1665
Address of Poalo Micene:
Potenza Umberto I 7, Armento
Wendy, my name is Angelo, I have above my family tree, this might be useful, this came from the town hall of records in Armento. Feel free to Pass this info on.
Hello everyone. My name is Dawn Marie Villone, My family name is Ierardi – Villone If you are related to either one of these names, we are family. The VILLONE-IERARDI family are an ARMENTO based family. I’d love to hear from you guys! Write to me! 🙂
My grandmother’s name was Paolina Martino Sassone. She had Ierardis and Villones from Armento in her ancestry. I also remember a father Tony Ierardi that visited us in Boston when I was growing up in the 1950’s-60’s. He was a professor at BC then at Fairfield U in Conn. I also remember meeting a distant cousin from Orange, NJ, I think.
Hi DawnMarie,
I am Anne from Massachusetts. My grandparents Anthony Ierardi and Anna Rose Allegretti were from Armento. Planning a trip there in Nov. Love to be in touch.
Anne
Hi everyone, my Great Grandparents both came from Armento but met here in New York and eventually settled in Massachusetts. He had a cobbler shop in Lynn. My grandfather Philip Ierardi was a doctor in Lowell and he died young at 32 with 3 kids he had with his Irish wife Mary Sullivan. I’d love to learn more about the family that stayed there and abut the village in general. Thanks!
I have a lot of information on these families and would be happy to help you. Feel free to ask questions.
My great grandparents were Paolo Catoggio and Maria Mastrodomenico. I believe they were from Armento and immigrated to the US sometime between 1900 and 1910. I also have an inkling that they met and married in NYC, though I’m not sure. My grandfather, Egidio (Charley) Catoggio was born in Brooklyn in 1914, he had a younger brother named Michael, and a younger sister named Josephine. I have very little to go on from that side of the family. Is anyone here familiar with the Catoggio surname?
Dear Wendy,
My name is Anne. I am planning a trip to Basilicata in November and would like to visit Armento and connect to a few relatives there. I appreciate your sending me information that you have regarding the Ierardi and Allegretti families.
thank you,
Anne (Massachusetts)
Anyone having information regarding the micene family dated between 1600-1856, in armento, please contact me at the bottom email address.
I have information on all the families of Armento and am happy to help. We are undoubtedly related.
Main body of Micene family tree
Paolo micene b. 1884
Anna Zanon b. 1892
Francisco Micene, b. 1856
Maria Giuseppa Bello, b. 1863
Pietro Antonio Micene, b. 1820
Anna Maria Granda, b. 1824
Vincenzo Michele Micene, 1798
Maria Rosa Siniscalco, b. 1797
Pietro Vitale Micene, b. 1762
Isabella Maria Bajone, b. 1759
Francisco Felice Ignizio Micene, b. 1717
Felicia Rosa Viola, b. 1723
Sansone Micene b. 1688
Maria Antonia Caradonna, 1693
Francisco Micene, b. 1662
Isabella Maria Domino, b. 1665
Address of Poalo Micene:
Potenza Umberto I 7, Armento
Hello,
I am looking for any information on Frank Pascarelli and his wife Rachele Bonati Pascarelli. Their son Joseph, my great grandfather was born in Sep 1868 and immigrated to US in 1891. I’m pretty sure they lived in Armento so just trying to continue my research. Any information or tips on who and where to research would be greatly appreciated.
i am looking for information on , Fillippo Marotta, who married, Maria Giovanna Villone, 1895
I am looking for any records you may have on John DeMarco born in Armento Italy. I believe his birth date may be December 26, 1864. He immigrated to the United States around 1903. He was Married to Rosie Ierardi possibly also from Armanto and had a son Nicholas born in 1903 also possibly in Armento. I would truly appreciate any help you can provide with information on any of my relatives. Thank you.
I may have some information for you. I had been working on the family genealogy years ago and spent quite a bit of time searching for the DeMarco’s and Ierardi’s (also Gerardi and Iradi). Do you know where they immigrated to? My DeMarco’s came to Massachusetts.
My maternal grandfather, Pietro Mazziotti, was born in Armento in 1904. I believe his last name may have been Mazziotta at birth, but became Mazziotti when he arrived in New York in 1920. I was curious as to whether I has distant cousins still residing in Armento.
Thank you,
Anthony
My grandfather was born in Armento in 1910 and lived there until he was 12 when he immigrated to NYC. He will be 104 this year and in excellent shape (both physically and mentally). Barring any major health setback or natural disaster, I optimistically expect him to set some longevity records. That being said, I would like to obtain any documentation of his birth, baptism or anything proving his nativity to this region. A list of parishes or contact info for the local vital records bureau would be greatly appreciated. If I had the financial wherewithal, I would go there myself. I appreciate any assistance. Thank you.
PS. His name is Giuseppe (Joe) La Guardia.
What information are you seeking? I have Giuseppe LaGuardia born to Maria Concetta Laguardia in Armento in 1910. No father listed. Maria Concetta was born in Armento on Dec 8 1890. She emigrated from Italy to America, arriving in NY Oct 10 1912.an married Nicola Andriuolo in 1913 in Manhattan. I have her family lines going back many generations.
Did you know Armento is twinned with Macreddin Village, County Wicklow, Irlanda.
Hello, my name is AnnaMarie Farone. My ancestors names are Villone, from the town Armento in Potenza, Italy.
I have been searching on and off for years about information that could lead me to any living ancestors. Please contact me, I would love to know how I can find out more information. My goal is to find the actual house my ancestors are from.
Regards,
AnnaMarie Farone
Anna Marie,
I found three Villone living in Armento on this site. My grandmother’s mother was also a Villone, and she married a Senise. I will be going to Armento in a month. I am trying to locate the home where my grandmother was born, and visit the graves of my great-grandparents. If I am able to find any information while I am there. I will contact you on this site when I return.
Sue
I was in Armento in the spring of 2014. There are still Villone family members living there. My great-great grandfather was Nicola Villone. His historical manuscript from the early 1800’s was just published, and there was a major event there for it. The people of Armento are warm and welcoming. The village is charming, and is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. The mayor of Armento is an intelligent, friendly, and hard-working man who has a great sense of civic pride. Both the town and its people are a little gem in the mountains with an amazing historical past. sue
Hi Sue and Ann Marie,
My Villone family is also from Armento. My Great Grandparents came from that exact area. I’d love to know more about our history. My family names in Armento are : Russo, Ierardi & Villone.
Dawn
If you can tell me an ancestor from Armento then I can look at the birth, marriage, or death act of this person and it will give the address where they lived. Most of the old houses in Armento are still standing and you can go there if you visit the town.
Can you give me the address of Poalo Micene, born 1884 in Armento, died an buried 1956 in
Bronx, New York.