Corleto Perticara Genealogy
Tracing your Italian roots back to Corleto Perticara (in Potenza province, Basilicata region) begins with understanding which records exist and where they are preserved. On this page you’ll find a clear guide to the historical sources as birth, marriage and death civil and religious records available for family history in Corleto Perticara.
Corleto Perticara family history at a glance
- Region: Basilicata
- Province: Potenza
- Type of records: civil and parish records
- Civil registration: from 1809 onwards
- Parish records: often older than civil records (in some cases from the 1600s)
How to research your ancestry in Corleto Perticara
Thanks to its network of local experts, Italianside has developed significant experience in genealogical research in the province of Potenza. For this reason, over the years it has become a reliable reference for those wishing to reconnect with their Italian roots and could be a key partner in the success of your research too. You can read the feedbacks of our customers on our testimonials page
Our experts in Basilicata region, conducted genealogy research on historical families from Corleto Perticara, involving many surnames traditionally found in the town, including branches of the following families: Donnoli, Logiodice, Vicino, Cavalcante, D’Amato, Cardillo, Lapenta, De Bona, Massaro, Toce, Magaldi, Lombardi, Montano, Potenza and others.
Many info relating to families and individuals available in public and private local archives include, in addition to names and dates, further information such as occupations, the address where family lived (a great info if you plan to visit Corleto Perticara), and key social relationships within the community in past centuries.
The information in genealogy research derives from the archives available for on-site research in Corleto Perticara and Basilicata. During the previous activities, our local genealogists developed studies, family trees, cross-referenced family relationships, occupational histories, deciphered or translated documents, residential patterns, and visual documentation useful to add information now forgotten to the history of your family.
Research activities may include all major sources available at municipal, provincial, and regional level:
• civil records
• parish registers
• notarial archives
• military records
• historical and photographic sources available in private archives
Direct access to local archives and a deep understanding of the local context allow for more complete and accurate results. Research may be carried out using all available sources in both public and private archives.
Italian family history research: Beyond Names and Dates
Italian genealogy is deeply local. It can’t be reduced only about collecting birth and death dates.
In Basilicata, every municipality — including Corleto Perticara — has its own archival history, record‑keeping traditions, and unique documentary sources. This is why Italianside is able to help you in your Italian ancestry research, through a national network of local experts, each specialized in the archives of their specific territory.
Our researcher who works in Corleto Perticara and in the Province of Potenza will be of help to navigate local civil, parish, military, and notarial records, uncovering details that go far beyond basic dates. By combining national coordination and methodology with deep local expertise, our researcher will bring your ancestors’ stories back to life within the history of the Corleto Perticara community.
Civil Records (Stato Civile) in Corleto Perticara
In towns and villages of Basilicata and in Potenza province, civil registration offices were established in 1809. This means you can often find your ancestors’ civil records in the Town Hall archives of Corleto Perticara from that year onwards.
(If your goal is to obtain Italian citizenship and you need official certificates from Corleto Perticara, please follow this link.)
If your ancestors lived in Corleto Perticara during the past centuries, the City Office of Corleto Perticara is usually the first place to start your family research. Our local expert can access these records on your behalf and interpret them correctly.
- Professions: discover what your ancestors did for a living.
- Addresses: find the street or house where the family lived in Corleto Perticara.
- Family links: identify parents, witnesses and neighbours that appear in the records.
- Signatures and notes: see how your ancestors signed and read any marginal annotations.
If you prefer to contact the Town Hall by yourself, we suggest reading our genealogy tips for Italy. They include practical advice for research in Basilicata and specifically in Corleto Perticara.
Population trends in Corleto Perticara
The chart below shows the demographic trends in Corleto Perticara from the Italian Unification (1861). Understanding how many people lived in the town over time is useful when interpreting migration and family movements.
Church Records in Corleto Perticara
Church archives in Potenza province often preserve information that predates civil records. Parish registers include baptisms, marriages and burials and sometimes allow you to push your family tree back into the 1700s and 1600s.
In many areas of Basilicata, parish registers began around the 1500s. These manuscripts are not easy to access from abroad and can be hard to read without specific training.
Our local genealogists, graduated in history and archival studies, can consult the parish archives of Corleto Perticara on your behalf and reconstruct your family history through the centuries.
In case you want to visit churches, these are the addresses of parishes active today in Corleto Perticara:
S. MARIA ASSUNTA – Via Gorizia, 19
S. ANTONIO DI PADOVA – Via Trento, 12
Notary records and other historical sources
Another important source of information is represented by notary documents, which preserve wills, dowries, property sales and contracts. These records are usually kept in provincial and State Archives and can provide valuable details on the social and economic life of your family.
Historical and photographic sources available in private archives
Historical photographs, prints, and documents from private collections—including ItalianSide’s archive of vintage images from Corleto Perticara and Basilicata region are available. Old pictures add significant value to your family history research and offer a real sense of the places where your ancestors once lived.
Military records
Conscription lists and service records documenting physical descriptions, dates and places of enlistment, units and ranks held, periods of service, military postings, transfers, and movements, often providing detailed insight into an individual’s life beyond civil registration.
Cadastral and property records in Corleto Perticara
Historical cadastral and land records used to identify property ownership, track real estate transfers over time, and confirm the historical presence of families within Corleto Perticara. ItalianSide provides professional assistance in accessing and interpreting these records, where available.
Planning a visit to Corleto Perticara
From our experience, if you plan to visit Corleto Perticara we always recommend starting the research months before your arrival. This way you avoid spending your holidays in offices or churches dealing with bureaucracy.
Remember that archives are not open to the general public and officers or priests are not required by law to grant direct access to the records.
With the results collected by our genealogist before your trip, you will have more time to enjoy the town and its surroundings, walking in the footsteps of your ancestors.
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Professional help for research in Corleto Perticara
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Messages from other visitors in Corleto Perticara
Here below you can read messages from other visitors in the Corleto Perticara forum. If you simply want to discuss genealogy in Corleto Perticara with other people, feel free to leave a message.
Mio Nonno emigrated from Corleto Perticara in 1904 via Napoli to Ellis Island finally Pittsburgh PA. His name Rocco Antonio Dabecco. He was sponsored by the Logidice family. Our Nonna came from Complieto Campobasso, she and her family emigrated some time later. Nonno’s wife in Corleto died before he left for America leaving one son to be cared for by the Logidice family. Nonno returned in 1906 to bring his Son Giovanni Baptiste Dabecco to America
Any info on the D’Abecco family is appreciated
I am seeking information about Antonio Salvatore, his wife Maria and his son Guiseppe.
Antonio was a farmer, shepherd and grape grower.
Guiseppe Salvatore was born on January 17, 1878, and worked in Hartford, Connecticut for the Connecticut Company, repairing trolley cars.
I am looking for information about the Guerra/ Guerrieri family. Dominco Guerra (born in Afragola 1865) married Ana Lucia Guerrieri (born in Corleto Perticara 1862), in Corleto Perticara in 1889. Daughter Maddalena born 1890. Domenico immigrated to NY, NY, USA in 1890. Ana and Maddalena immigrated in 1898.
I am looking for relatives alive and dead. I plan to visit Corleto Perticara in August.
My wife’s grandfather Domenico Zito was born in Corleto Perticara, Basilicata Italy circa 1867 and emigrated to Brooklyn, NY via Ellis Island between 1884-1890. I believe his father’s name would have been Michael (Michele?) Zito. He married Clara DeRosa from Sorrento, Italia in NYC in 1895. Domenico was a tailor in Brooklyn, and he had a brother who also emigrated named Tony (Antonio?) Zito. He was accompanied by several brothers when he arrived in New York, one of whom went on originally to New Haven, CT, and one who went to Argentina. Domenico and Clara Zito had nine living children in Brooklyn, NY: Michele, Rosa, Aurelios, Florence, Frank, Sylvia, Edward, Helen, and Robert. My wife, Susan Zito was the daughter of Robert Zito. Interested in finding out more about the Zitos in Corleto Perticara.
Sorry, that birth date for Domenico Zito in Corleto Perticara should have been circa January 1869 (not 1867). Typo on my part.
I am looking for any members of the Lavieri and Mazziotto Families still living in Corleta Perticara.
I am looking for my 3rd great-grandmother, the wife of Andrea Filippo born about 1760 in Corleto Perticara.
They had a son, Lorenzo Filippo 1794-31 Aug 1868.
Can you provide any information?
Thank you so much.
Grazie
Could the “son, Lorenzo Filippo 1794 – 1868” be the grandfather of my grandfather, Lorenzo Filippo (or Philippe), born 9/7/1872 in Corleto and died 4/30/1958 in East Hartford, CT? It would follow the Italian custom of naming the first-born son after his father’s father. Would like to be able to compare our family trees for possible overlaps.
I am looking for information on my family members from Corleto Perticara. My great grandfather was Giralomo Pellegrino born 1848 son of Paulo Pellegrino and Maria Bonelli. My great grandmother was Anna Maria Calabrese born in 1863 daughter of Matteo Calabrese and Guilia Sarconi. Matteo Calabrese, my great great grandfather was a surveyor (agrimensore) in Corleto Perticara around 1880.
Any information would be most helpful!
Thank you
Hello Patricia,
I have some documents on Matteo Calabrese from when he was a musician arriving in New Orleans in 1860s and sadly, passed away in a yellow fever epidemic the following year. Perhaps we have corresponded before? My musician from Marsicovetere was living at the same address in New Orleans. The story of the musicians in that era is pretty interesting!
Valerie
I am looking for information regarding my nonno Antonio Massaro husband to my nonna Isabella Minnelli in Massaro.I have no photos of him.
He died around 1933 as my mother, his daughter Agnese Massaro in Laudisio was about nine years old.
I would live any information
Isabella
From Australia
Hello!
I see a lot of similar searches here. Anyone with information on the Montano family? Maria Veronica Montano married “Joseph” Procaccino (great-great grandparents) and settled in Hartford, CT USA. Her sister, Anna, married into the Lacava family. None of my research really goes back further than this. I’m stuck. Corleto Perticara is named specifically in her sister’s obituary so I know that’s where she is from as well. Her father’s name may have been Domenico. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
My great grandmother was Donata Maria (Montano) Vicino who was married to Guiseppe Vicino from Corleto Perticara, Italy. I have seen her maiden name spelled Montano and Montana……not sure if this helps? She was born in July 1881 or 1882.
Hi, my grandfather was Michael Montano born in Corleto Perticara in 1872. Married Agnese Maddaluno (also of Corleto Perticara) in 1920. They then immigrated to Hartford, CT in 1921 I believe. He had a brother Anthony who immigrated to Philadelphia and a sister who remained in Italy. Their parents were Nicola (Nicholas) Vincenzo and Annantonia Potenza Montano. I never heard that we had relatives in Hartford, but we must be related somehow. Have you found any information on these relatives?
Looking for Salvatore lapenta DOD 1965
Salvatore Rocco Lapenta
Father – Andrea Lapenta
Mother – Maria Consetta Francolino
17 Nov 1903 he was married in 1934 in Corleto Perticara
My great grandfather was Pasquale LaPenta 1880- 1948 and I believe he had a brother named Andrea
My grand father Rocco Zito was born on Corleto Perticara in 1889. He left Italy and moved to the Untied States where he in now buried in Bloomfield, CT.. His first wife was Julia Tocci born about 1893, also from Corleto Perticara. I was wondering if anyone might have any local information.
I just found my great grandfather who came over to America in 1902 came from corleto Italy. I want to know much more. Looking for advice on where to start.
My grandfather, Juan Dibbiagglli Lamboglia, was born in Corleto Perticara on June 10, 1904 and his father and mother were Jose and Maria. I am very interested in finding any records of his life there. Where should I start looking?
Hi Jimmy
What is your last name. I have the same grand father and I have the curiosity to see if we are related or not. My name is Evelyn, please email me your contact information.
My grandmother was Anna Lucia LaPenta, born in Corleto, 1882. Married Lawrence Phillips (maybe originally Lorenzo Philippe) in CT in1903, died in CT 2/1/40. We believe her brother was Dr. Roxie (or Rocco) La Penta. Any connection?
lamentablemente en Corletto del siglo 19 no tenia la mejor instrucción en educación, ademas que al migrar donde llegaban les escribían mal sus apellidos. En buscadores no es facial, una o dos letras desvirtúa mucho ( ejemplo: De Bonis o De Bona, La Manna o Lamanna pueden ser los mismos).
solo teniendo las libretas militares d ele época o certificado de nacimiento podrían llegar al o que buscan. ( un consejo: con libreta militar o certificado de nacimiento busque por fecha en registros de las iglesias. llevaban mejor los registros)
I am looking for relatives in Corleto. My grandfather, Giuseppe Eduardo Vitale, known as Pep, was born in Corleto on June 21,1898, to Pietro Vitale and Maria Mentauro. He had a brother named Luca and a sister named Angela. He came through Ellis Island in 1921, after serving in the Italian army during WOrld War 1 and being a POW in Austria during the last months of the war. He had an uncle had named Nicola, who came to the US to work in the coal mines of West Virginia and Pittsburgh, Pa. Pietro and Nicola had another brother, named Miguel, I think, who stayed in Italy. Nicola also had a wife and several children he left behind. I believe that the descendants of Miguel Vitale might still live in Corleto. Appreciate any information.
Looking for information on my grandfather Blacy Francolini born in Corleto Perticana December 26, 1888.
Hello, I seeking info on the Vicino family.
According to Ellis Island records, my great-great grandfather Guiseppe Vicino came from Corleto Perticara, Potenza, Basilicata, Italy. It says that he left from a port in Naples on the ship Re d Italia.
I have his date of birth as 11Aug1880.
He was married to Donato Maria Montano born JUL 1881 • Italy.
They had a son Nicola Vicino born 18 AUG 1907 • Corleto Perticara, Potenza, Basilicata, Italy
They arrived in Ellis Island on 26Feb1909.
Any help is greatly appreciated,
Mike
My great-great-great-grandfather was born in Corleto Perticara – 1839, Francesco Maria Montano
soon of Giovanni Battista and Maddalena de Magellis.
My great great grandmother was from Corleto Perticara and had a brother named Frank. She was born in 1880, immigrated to Hartford,,CT and married Biaggio Villa. Was you great great great grandfather from Hartford? Does the Villa name sound familiar to you.
I am looking for any information on the Toce family genealogy, in general, and specifically on
Domenico Antonio Toce b 1848, spouse Antonia Maria D’Anza
Paolo Nicola Toce b 1810, spouse Maria Teresa Montano
Domenico Maria Toce , spouse Barbara deBona
I believe Domenico Antonio moved to Craco, not to far away, at some point.
Any information on the origin of the name, Toce, and how it may be related to Tocci would be appreciated.
Thank you.
Leonard
Hello,
I am looking for any information on my grandfather James Vincenzo Phillippo. He was born in 1873 in Italy. Long story, after both his parents died, an uncle took him and put him on a boat (in Naples maybe?) and left him there alone and with no money. The boat sailed and took him to New York City. This was in 1983-84 so he was around 9 or 10 yrs old. We believe the spelling was changed at this time from Filippo to Phillippo at this time. He eventually ended up in an orphanage where he was put on one of the Orphan Trains and taken in by a family in southern Illinois where he grew up, met and married his wife and had a family. He never talked much about his family or Italy except to mention he had 2 older brothers who were in their early teens. DNA testing has led us to others descended from this surname to this town, so wondering if anyone has any connections, information or help to find this one little lost boy. Thank you so much.
Regenia
I am looking for my grandfather’s family. His name is Nicholas Logiodice and his brother was named Frank. They emigrated to the US around 1913 or 1914
Linda:
I do have reliable information about a brother of my husband’s greatgrandfather. His name is Rocco Logiodice from Corletto Perticara DOB 1851/4/24.
Virginia, I think your Rocco may have been my father’s grandfather. My father was Rocco Louis Logiodice DOB January 14, 1923 in Nyack, NY.
Where did your husband’s great grandfather settle in the US? My father’s father was Nicholas Logiodice fromCorleto Perticara . He married Julia Leone. Please update me on your info. We may be cousins!!
Linda, are you in Montana now? Did you ever get any info on Pop Pop from this inquiry? Coccus & I are going to Italy in October 2020 & I’d love to find some relatives! Thanks, Your cousin Cyni
Bonjour , qui pourrait me donner des renseignements sur Joseph Toce et Donata Lapenta qui ont vecu à Corletto Perticara et qui ont un fils , Dominique né en 1851 Merci
Interested in knowing about the surname Corleto. It is found in Honduras and El Salvador.
I am interested in records of migration to the Central American region.
My husbands grandfather was Luigi Corleto believe born in Genzabo later settled in Norfolk, Virginia . His wife was Raffaela Distifano they migrated to U.S. In 1891 . Her parents were Joseph Distifano & Felicia ?
Distifano. Luigi’s were parents were Felix Corleto & Giovanna Romeo. Looking for both families in Genzabo Italy ..
Pat Corleto
Looking for information on Guiseppi DeFillippo born in Corleto in 1879 and died in hartford ct in 1954 Became DePhillips when arrived in USA,
Karin had a Great Aunt Zia DePhillips that lived on Franklin Avenue , Hartford, Ct, related (Sister) to Rocco Branciere (my Grandfather & Grandmother’s maiden name (Anna Maria Montano) from Corleto.
I am Ann Marie .
Hi
My family surname is Lionetti I go as far back as my great grandfather whose name was Giuseppe Lionetti I think he was married to Agata. My father migrated to Melbourne Australia in 1954 leaving both his parents in Corleto Perticara Rocco Lionetti born in 1910, he married Antonietta Giorgio. Unfortunately I have no other knowledge of my past and would love to do some professional research of my past. How do I begin?
Hello,
Looking for any information on the DeStefano family (Francesco Maria was my Nonno, Domenico was his father) and the Bonadies family (Ana Lucia was my Nonna). My father and one aunt followed cousins to the Hartford CT area in the 60’s, all other family remains in Italy.
Hello, I am a Bonadies from Hartford. Our family immigrated from Corleto shortly after 1900. There are several families in Hartford that came from this area of Italy around the turn of the century.
My mother in law if from Windsor CT. Her father was a John Cardillo and his parents were Rocco Cardillo and Maria Bonadies. They came from Corleto on the Massachusettes in 1920.
My great grandparents (Pasquale LaPenta and ? Diamond and my grandmother Angeline LaPenta were from here. My grandmother was born in 1913 and came to Hartford, CT around 1920 through Boston
Hello, you are my family
Hello, I am trying to find out information about my great great grandparents. I was told that they were from Corleto Perticara. Their names were (please forgive my spelling errors) Giuseppe and Isabella (Bonadies) deBona. Their son, Gaetano (Antonio) deBona left Italy and arrived in New York, USA in May of 1886. I know that Gaetano was a confectioner (candy maker) in Hartford, Conn and I think he learned that skill from his father. Gaetano was born in July 1857. He recorded his birthplace as Corleto Perticara.
hi grace, I recently started trying to find my roots, and found this page from a few years ago. I am also stuck at my great great grandfather rocco debona who was born in basilicata in 1858 and came to newyork in the 1870s did you find any info that may help me that you would be willing to share.
Hi! My Nonna was a Bonadies. While she stayed in Corleto, 3 cousins of hers came to Hartford CT in the early 1900’s. Nicola Bonadies welcomed my dad and my aunt when they came over in the 60’s from Corleto. There is a large family still, on Nicola’s wife (Jenny) side, they are Piccolo’s.
My Grandfather, Rocco Lombardi was born in Corleto Perticara in 1882. He was the youngest child and emigrated to the U.S. in 1909. His Parant’s names were Nicolo Lombardi and Catterina Lamberti. I understand that Lombardi is a very common name in Corleto Perticara. Would birth records for my grandfather be found in the Commune or would I have to contact the province in Potenza?
Thank you
Looking for birth record of Granparent name: Lorenzo Phillips (believe they changed name when arrived in US. Would have been DiFilippo or DiFilippe). He was born in Corleto (Potenza)September 7th, 1872 — Parents were: Father Nicolas and Mother Lenora La Penta
Hello Katie,
we just answered you by email
May I request to be included in this information. My friend is a great granddaughter of the same Lorenzo Phillips (Di Filippo) with that same birthdate.
We were looking for information on his parents.
Any help would be most appreciated. Ciao!
May I be included as well? My grandfather was Lawrence Phillips (I believe originally Lorenzo Philippe) born in Corleto 9/7/1872. He came to the US in 1958 and lived in East Hartford, CT. I am looking for information about his parents and siblings or those of his wife, born Anna Lucia Lapenta, in Corletto in 1882. Can we all please share?
Correction: he died in 1958
My grandfather was Lawrence Phillips (originally Lorenzo Philippe or Phillipi ) born in Corleto 9/7/1872. He came to the US as a teenager and lived in East Hartford, CT. I’m looking for information about his parents and siblings, or those of his wife, born Anna Lucia LaPenta in Corleto in 1882. I would like to be able to join this group and share what each of us has found.
My grandfather was Lawrence Phillips (maybe originally Lorenzo Philippe) born in Corleto 9/7/1872. He lived most of his life in East Hartford, CT. I am searching for information about his parents and siblings, or about his wife, born Anna Lucia LaPenta in Corleto in 1882, and her family. Would like to compare notes with all of you and be in touch with my cousins.
Is there anyone who does church record research in Corleulto Perticara?
Hi,
I have a cousin Celeste Maddaluno Holly who reads Italian and has already located several marriage certificates of my grandparents in Corleto Perticara. She and I are related to the Maddaluno, de Bona, Pallotta, and other lines in Corleto as well as the Urbino family in Potenza. My grandparents changed their name from “Russo” to “Rossi” upon immigrating to the USA.
My goal is to find church records showing the names of Celeste’s and my common ancestors.
Best regards,
Glenn Rossi
Hi Glenn,
Maybe Celeste was in Corleto few years ago,I’m a cousin of Urbino in Corleto and my mum met Celeste during her trip in Italy with her German cousin.
Best regards
Antonella.
Do you have any information on Giuseppe Pallotta/Pallotti, born mid 19th-century, emigrated to the united states near the turn of the century?