Muro Lucano Genealogy
Tracing your Italian roots back to Muro Lucano (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 Muro Lucano.
Muro Lucano 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 Muro Lucano
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 Muro Lucano, involving many surnames traditionally found in the town, including branches of the following families: Cerone, Cardillo, Cella, Bianchini, Mangone, Angelicchio, Cardone, Zampino, Rendina, Nardiello, Perillo, Lombardi, Ferracane, Parrillo 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 Muro Lucano), 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 Muro Lucano 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 Muro Lucano — 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 Muro Lucano 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 Muro Lucano community.
Civil Records (Stato Civile) in Muro Lucano
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 Muro Lucano from that year onwards.
(If your goal is to obtain Italian citizenship and you need official certificates from Muro Lucano, please follow this link.)
If your ancestors lived in Muro Lucano during the past centuries, the City Office of Muro Lucano 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 Muro Lucano.
- 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 Muro Lucano.
Population trends in Muro Lucano
The chart below shows the demographic trends in Muro Lucano 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 Muro Lucano
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 Muro Lucano 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 Muro Lucano:
S. NICOLA E CAMERA – Piazza Don Minzoni
S. MARIA DELLE GRAZIE – Largo Capodigiano, 2
S. MARIA DEL CARMINE – Via S. Maria del Carmine
S. MARCO EVANGELISTA – P.zza Umberto I
S. GERARDO MAIELLA – Via Appia – Ponte Giacoio
S. ANDREA APOSTOLO – P.zza Don Minzoni, 34
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 Muro Lucano 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 Muro Lucano
Historical cadastral and land records used to identify property ownership, track real estate transfers over time, and confirm the historical presence of families within Muro Lucano. ItalianSide provides professional assistance in accessing and interpreting these records, where available.
Planning a visit to Muro Lucano
From our experience, if you plan to visit Muro Lucano 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 Muro Lucano
If you need professional support from our local genealogist in the Muro Lucano area, write to murolucano@italianside.com or fill the form here. Our expert will study your request and reply with a research plan and a quote tailored to your family history.
Messages from other visitors in Muro Lucano
Here below you can read messages from other visitors in the Muro Lucano forum. If you simply want to discuss genealogy in Muro Lucano with other people, feel free to leave a message.
My Great Grandfather, Antonio Aloisio, and his wife Anna Marie Ziccardo Aloisio immigrated to the United States (Chicago, Illinois) from Muro Lucano with their sons; John, Joseph, Peter, Salvatore and Daniel around 1884. Any information would be appreciated.
Hi! My families last name is Aloisio also and they were from Muro Lucano. We might be related! My family came to NY Ellis Island from Muro Lucano. They then grew up in the Bronx.
My grandfather, Francesco Setaro ,came to US from Muro Lucano in 1905. His father was giusepe Setaro and his mother was Maria Donata Cerone Scaringi. I am planning on visiting Muro Lucano late 2020/early2021 and would like to learn more about possible family links. Any assisitance is appreciated
Looking for any information on my Grandfather’s family
Father – Vito Angelicchio
— Son – Antonio Vito Angelicchio Born 7-Jul-1896, Depart Naples 17-Apr-1913 to NYC via Konig Albert Ship
— Daughter – Lucia Angelicchio
— Daughter – Maria Angelicchio
— Son – Possibly a 2nd son name unknown
My grandfather is Antonio Serritella.He came to the U.S.A.around 1900.He rsised his family in Chicago.I also have 1 st cousins (Corrado family) who live in Chicago.The Corrado’s visit Muro Licano,and have hosted family from Muro Lucano in Chicago.So my grandfather,Antonio wife was Carmela.My grandfather came to the U.S.A. with his sisters on the boat.Zia Marie,Zia Carmela.Hopefully we can share info
I am trying to find out who my Grandfather’s father is and started on AncestryDNA. My Grandfather is matched with Pat Zarriello who has a picture of Peter Zarriello (born 1908) that looks very much like my grandfather. Pasquale Zarriello is his Peter’s father who was married to Antonietta Lenzi. I am wondering if Peter Sr. (1908) is my Grandfathers father. My Grandfather has no information on his father except it was a man in NY or NJ. His mother Rosa Mae worked for a family in Jersey at the time. I don’t know if the man knew he conceived a child with Rosa Mae. Whatever happened Rosa never wanted it shared with her son (my Grandfather) Any information you can give is greatly appreciated!
My grandparents were born in Muro Lucano. Their names were Gerardo and Maria Cantore. I was hoping there were still Cantore’s in the area as I’m planning a visit soon. My grandfather had several siblings and he was the son of Filomena Sofia Cantore.
Hello, My grandparents from Muro Lucano were Zeccola, Parrillo, Cardillo, Dicanio, Sarcinella, Tummillio Would love a verified cousin to visit on our next trip to Muro. My grandparents left Muro around 1900
Hi Glenn, my father’s side goes back to Domenic Cardillo in Castelgrande (close by) and I recently was informed that perhaps Cardillo goes back earlier to Muro Lucano. Likely we would be related and if you have visited and met an Cardillo relatives, would love to learn more. I believe when my great grandfather arrived to Greenwich, CT and was processed at Ellis Island.
Do you have more info on the Parrillos? We are trying to trace ours but can’t find any consistent info.
Thanks!
hello my 99 year old grandma’s mother was Catherine Cardillo and I am actively trying to research her genealogy-she married Vito Menonna who was born 3/24/1897 and they had 6 children settling in east Harlem. any information I can get would be of great assistance -looking back some last names were Dicesare, perillo, ferrara, zecolla–thanks, Jackie foley
Mi abuela Rosa Capezio Magro nacida en Muro Lucano el 20 de junio de 1883,hija de Jose Capezio y Ana Maria Magro no tengo fecha de nacimiento de mis bisabuelos ,emigraron para Argentina entre 1897 y 1899,me interesa saber si quedaron familiares en Muro Lucano,espero viajar en mediados de agosto 2018,a conocer el origen de mis antepasados.-
I had the pleasure of visiting Muro Lucano in October. I can’t explain how beautiful the area is. We went on the weekend so unfortunately the town office and the priest weren’t available. I did stop in the Marolda bakery and noticed the name Marolda and Cerrone are all over the town. The people we spoke with said you need more information to check your history as so many families are named Marolda. I’m hoping to head back in Sept. Ristorante Il Casereccio was an excellent choice, we were treated like family. I highly recommend it.
Michael
ciao! my name is angela aiello. i am going to be visiting the basilicata area in september and would like to find some information about my grandmother teresa scaringi. another family name is barbieri. my grandmother lived in one of the cave dwellings in muro lucano and her family may have owned (or were share croppers) on a farm outside of town called celestrini. she left the area around 1909 to live in new york. any information would be very helpful. if we can connect, my husband and i will take you out to dinner in gratitude for any help whatsoever. we will be in the area for 10 days in mid september. grazi!
Hello, I’m looking for information on my great great parents, Francesco Zampino and wife Vincenza Ferrara (estimated birth years 1870). Francesco immigrated from Muro Lucano to New York in 1904 with son Vincenzo (born April 11th 1881 in Muro Lucano). Vincenza immigrated from Muro Lucano to New York in 1907 with son Domenic. I believe Vincenza had two brothers, one of which had sons Tom and Peter Ferrara, and also a daughter who married into the Ronzoni pasta family of New York. If anyone has any information regarding these people, or if you’re also searching for the same people, please reach out to me.
Hi Stephanie,
Your post is interesting, I am wondering if Vincenza Ferrara could possibly be a sister of my wife’s great grandfather, Giuseppe Ferrara. He was born in 1869, probably in the Bella/Muro Lucano area. He came to the States in 1897 settling in Chicago. His wife, Maria Gugliotta, and son Giuseppe Ferrara followed one year later. They didn’t stay in Chicago long and eventually settled in Victoria Canada. Years of research have produced no provable evidence of their lives before coming to America. Dna testing has provided the best evidence of a Muro Lucano connection, With numerous matches to people tracing their family trees to that area.
My Scianna family originates from Bagheria, Sicily where I have my fraternal family names connected back to an Antonino di Xianni born in 1678 in Palermo. He had two sons, one was surnamed Scianna and the other ended up Scianda. I’ve been told that di Xianni is old latin and that the Italianized would be di Scianni or Discianni. I’ve also noticed that there are many discianni in Muro Lucano. I also have a rare Y-DNA haplogroup (G-M201). Is there anyone searching for this surname di Scianni or Discianni? I would like to communicate with someone with this surname if possible. Thanks,
Gary Scianna
My ancestor is from earlier days. He was probably born about 1831 or 1832. Somewhere in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. Can anyone find a record of a Francesco Scaringe /or Francisco Scorringi / or Francis Scaringi who left his home country by the age of 14 years?
Several English Ships were in the area of the Mediterranean back in those days. Two that came to New Zealand were the Philip Laing. Another was the Airedale. Francesco was said to have “jumped ship” but I have no facts about the name of any ship he may have been on. So my ancestor, a sailor, boatman, seaman, Master of Schooner in NZ, builder of punts,is something of a mystery. No parents ???
Bonjour sûrement francesco scaringi!je suis loi même 1 scaringi originaire de murolucano et je vis en belgique
My grandfather was born in Muro Lucano as Luigi Angelicchio October 11 1909
Born to Mariantonia Cerone
I have not been able to find any information of his father or where the mother was from. There is no father information on the certificate.
My grandfather and his mother traveled to NYC via Napels 1911.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Kathleen – amazingly I am translating a birth certificate for a friend. The birth certificate is for a Mariantonia Cerone born Muro Luciano on 18 January 1871 to Pasquale Cerone, son of Vincenzo, age 38 and his wife Felicia Forano, age 28.
I’d like to know about my grandfather and all his family. His name was Domenico Gerardo Giacoio. He was born in Muro Lucano, Potenza on 24th May in 1908. He had around 15 brothers and sisters. He came to Argentina, I live here. The most of them went to Usa and in July we are going to travel to Nyc to meet them. But we know that some of them stayed in Muro Lucano. We know that there is a bridge called Giacoio where one of the brothers was left on that bridge. I ‘ d like to visit your beautiful Muro Lucano and maybe some of my ancestors.
Thank you very much for your help!
Hi Mariana-
My name is John. I am the son of Angelina Donatelli and Thomas Ciaccio and grandson of Maria Rosa Gugliotti and Gerardo Donatelli.
My grandmother and your great grandmother, Maria Antonio Giacoio were sisters. I have found your grandfather, Dominic (born 1908), in my mother’s
records. His siblings, who I am familiar with are Onofrio (b 1904), Francesco (b 1907), Concetta (b 1915), Rosina (b 1916), Mario (b 1919), Geraldine
(b 1924) and Gina (b 1927). I see that your first correspondence with this site was 2016. Let me know if you were able to find out the information you
were looking for and if you need any more information from me. I await your reply.
Hi Mariana-
My name is John Ciaccio. I am the son of Angelina Donatelli and Thomas Ciaccio and grandson of Maria Rosa Gugliotti and Gerardo Donatelli.
My grandmother and your great grandmother, Maria Antonio Giacoio were sisters. I have found your grandfather, Dominic (born 1908), in my mother’s
records. His siblings, who I am familiar with are Onofrio (b 1904), Francesco (b 1907), Concetta (b 1915), Rosina (b 1916), Mario (b 1919), Geraldine
(b 1924) and Gina (b 1927). I see that your first correspondence with this site was 2016. Let me know if you were able to find out the information you
were looking for and if you need any more information from me. I await your reply.
Hi my great great grandparents were both from Muro Lucano. They are Maria Gerarda DiBella (born Feb 14, 1889) and Donato Fasciglione (born Aug 7, 1887). They came to the US separately in the early 1900s. I have different dates, could be anywhere from 1900-1910. They married in Manhattan, New York. Anyone know anything else about this family? That would be greatly appreciated!
My grandmother, Maria Theresa Fasiglione and my grandfather, Frank Antonio Longo (Luongo) were born and raised in Muro Luano. I wonder if your ancestor was from the same family as my grandmother. I visited Muro a few years ago and did meet a member of the Fasiglione family.
My Great Grandfather and Great Grandfather, Antonio Spinaponte and Luisa Genuario, were married in Muro Lucano in 1890 and then immigrated to the US. Because they had both been married before and their spouses had died, they had to provide birth certicates for themselves and marriage and death records for their 1st spouses. Luisa was from Muro Lucano and I have been able to trace her line . Antonio was not and the marriage record I have says his parents names were not known. This record states that his birth records were submitted but they aren’t on-line. I believe they are in the Allegati records of 1890, which aren’t on-line. Does anyone have a suggestion about how I could obtain this birth record. Are these records in Muro Lucano or Potenza? Any further assistance would be very appreciated.
Regards,
Dwight
My grandparents were Louis Genuario & Maria Biancospino. They emigrated to New York and then Connecticut in 1895 from Muro Lucano. There are still Biancospino families in Muro Lucano however we were told that Genuario’s had moved away.
My grandparents were born and married in Muro Lucano. Their suname was Russillo. Is anyone familiar with the family?
Hi: I’m a descendant of the Russillo family of Muro Lucano. My great great great grandafather was Francesco Russillo. I’m descended from his son Filipo. He had many children. Most of them emigrated to the USA and lived in NYC/NJ area. Two of them lived in Annapolis, MD where I used to live.
Hi: My great-great grandfather was named Francesco Russillo. Filipo, his son, who was married to Anna Maria were my grandmother Filomena’s father and mother; Filipo and Anna Maria had 8 children. Hope you and Bill are well, Albert. I think of your father Giovanni often. Fondly, your ( 4th) cousin Terry
My grandmother, antonia lenzi zarriello and grandfather giovanni zarriello owned and operated a fruit farm in the valley of muro lucano, italy in 1896 What happened to that property as I would like to visit the farm when I arrive in May. Who did my grandparents will that property to after their death? Does their nine grandchidren have any legal rights to this property? THANKYOU
Hi, my grandmother, Teresa Morrone was born in Muro Lucano in 1888. She was one of eight siblings: Rafael, born 1878, Francisco Born 1880, Fiori: born 1882, Antonietta: Born 1884, Louisa: Born 1886, Teresa (my grandmother): Born 1888, Palma: Born 1890 and Maria: Born 1892. These were the dates that were passed onto me.
Antonietta never left Mauo Lucano. I believe she passed away some years ago.
My grandmother was brought to the United States in 1906 by her Aunt Rosa and Uncle Felix Pagliuca – not sure of the spelling. I have the US census of her arrival. I have a copy of the 1910 Federal Senses of their arrival.
She married Guiseppi Martiotta in San Francisco in 1914. She had one child, Archangle (Archie) Margiotta, my father and died in 1930.
I have written all of the churches in Muro Lucano for a birth record, to no avail. The church were she was married is closed. I wrote to the church in San Francisco that holds all of the previous records has not answered. I am visiting Italy in May 2016. I would love to visit Muro Lucano. Thank you.
hello my name is Jackie and my grandmother’s (age 99 ) sister’s name was Teresa Mennona (we called her Aunt Tessie) -I am actively trying to research my grandmother Antionette’s maternal side of her family tree-her parents were vito Menonna and Catherine Cardillo. I’d love to talk
Hello Linda,
I know your post is old and I’m hoping that you’re still checking in here. I am a descendent of the Margiotta and Manconi families from Muro Lucano.
I cannot find anything on the Manconi side; I think the name was butchered when they came to the US. Marrone is one of the variants I keep seeing (it’s spelled differently in many documents).
I would love to hear if you were able to get Margiotta information when you visited Italy in 2016. My great grandparents were Michelo and Filomena (Luongo) Margiotta.
Janet
Hello,
I have traced my Italian ancestry back to Muro Lucano…I think! The surname is Scorese. If I have it correct, Pasquale Scorese left Italy for the United States in the mid-1800’s. His father was Francesco Scorese and grandfather Vincenzo Scorese. Pasquale had a son named Felix, who is my maternal great grandfather. I am looking for any information to confirm these lines are correct. I hope to come to Italy someday, but that is not certain. Thank you, in advance for any help.
My great grandfather was Pasquale Scorese (born 1853) and his wife was Maria Antonia Vitello (born 1865). Both were from Muro Lucano. However, there is no Felix in our records. Sons were Carmine, Anthony, Savino & Peter. Daughters, Vincenza, Maria Gerarda (my grandma) & Marie.
My great grandfather, Francesco Capezio, was born on 10/27/1887 in Muro Lucano. I’m looking for information on his sister, Victoria, who, at some point, immigrated to New York. Also looking for info on his parents, Antonio (b.1865) and Philomena Capezio. Thank you!
Hello Iam trying to find any family of Rosario Innocenti He was my husbands father he was born in 1912 died in Australia in 1964,he came out to Australia in 1951,the rest of the Family came out in 1959 any help would be great
Ciao, i miei nonni son Nati a Muro Lucano, erano: Vincenzo Catalano e lo Zio Monsignore Dott. Giuseppe Catalano, mi domando? Ce cualcuno di quest’a familia Catalano a Muro ancora. Grazie.
Franco Restaino Catalano
Porlamar Isla de Margarita, Venezuela.
my grandfather was born on October 14, 1878. His name Arcangelo Epelone. His stepfather was Anthony Ferraro
Mother or stepmother Rose Yacune spelled (phonetic)
My grandmother was born on June 19,1880 . Her name was Maria Luigia Marolda.
They were married on January 6, 1899.
Both born and married in Muro Lucano , Italy
Any information you may have would be wonderful.
Thank you Diane
My greatgrandmother, Antonia Lenzi, my grandmother, Theresa Zarriello, my grandfather, Joseph Vitiello were born in Muro Lucano a n d left from Potenza to the US in 1896…..The Zarriello family owned a fruit farm in the valley of Muro Lucano…..I’m looking for relatives….I am visiting in May…..
Hi my mother Theresa Mennonna was born in Muro and many of the names you mention are on my family tree:
My grand mother was Maria Donata Lenzi, Birth 8, JAN 1880
Death 11, SEPT 1933 • Muro Lucano, Potenza, Basilicata, Italy
She was the daughter of Tobia Lenzi born 1853-1886. Antonietta Lenzi Pasquale Zarriello
are my uncle and aunt both from Muro lived in NY AND NJ
Guiseppe Vitiello 1761-1825 was my 4th great grandfather he is the first on my tree, with to many Vitiello to mention.
So we are related but I don’t live in Muro nor have I ever gone there. Did you visit Muro Lucano in May?
HI AL, IT’S THERETTA AND LUCY INQUIRING ABOUT THE LENZI’S , VITIELLO’S, ZARRIELLO’S……LENZI AND ZARRIELLO OWNED AND OPERATED A FRUIT FARM IN MURO LUCANO, 1896, CAME TO NEW YORK TO PICK THEIR SON, WHO WAS KIDNAPPED FROM MURO LUCANO IN 1894. …CONTACT COMMUNE DI MURO LUCANO(PROVENCIA DE POTENZA) 1 SETTORE AFFARI GENERALI – SERVIZI DEOGRAFICI ANTONIO BIANCOSPINO TO LEARN ABOUT THE KIDNAPPING…….I NEED TO KNOW THE MAYORS’ NAME IN MURO LUCANO, 1895….PROPERTY WAS TAKEN CARE OF THE ZARRIELLO’S, MY GRANDFATHER, AND UNCLE BENEDETTO, LATER DIED AND PROPERTY FROM GUISEPPI ZARRIELLO SHOULD BE WILLED TO ,LUCY LENZI ZARRIELLO VITIELLO RIZZI, 12A JEANNE MARIE GARDENS, NANUET, NEW YORK 10954 AND THERETTA LENZI ZARRIELLO VITIELLO DEZAGO SUTHERLAND, 66 HAWKINS ST., CITY ISLAND, N. YORK,10464..PLESE EMAIL ME FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND KEEP IN TOUCH…..RESPECTFULLU SUBMITTED…..CIAO’ LUCY
I didn’t get to Muro Lucano in May….I was in Amalfi and the cab was too expensive to go……My Aunt Lucille was there years ago but didn’t have enough information to give to the authorities…where do you live……I live in NYC and my relatives live all over the eastern seaboard,,,,,NYC, PA, NJ, Fla……sorry for not replying sooner….got busy…..Theretta
Looking for information on my grandfather Michael DiCanio, born around 1900 to parents Sam and Marie Antionette Romagnano. Would like to apply for Italian passport with the proper documents of my grandfather’s birth.
Would also like to visit and purchase property in Muro Lucano.
Did you find any info on your grandfather? Gerardo DiCanio arrived at Ellis Island in 1912 at age 16. Wondered if related since DiCanio not a common name in this area.
Thanks
Michele
Looking for information on my grandfather. His name was Antonio DiLurgio ( DeLurgio) from Muro Lucano. Married my grandmother, Maria Antonia Masiello in 1905 in Bella, Italy. Any help appreciated.
My Grandmother, Teresa Masiello (maiden name Indelli) was married to Archangelo Masiello both from Muro Lucano. They came to the US and lived in Manhattan (125th St). I’ll be going to visit Muro Lucano in May. I’m looking forward to walking the streets where they walked, visiting the church where they prayed and tasting the original eggplant parm.
My great grandfather came from Muro lucano his name was michael they settled in Harlem NY early part of 20th century.
My family came over the same time. I have found more information on my great grandfather. my Grandfather Giuseppe and His wife Rosina Travaglio moved to Washington Heights.
This sounds like my great grandfather – Michelo Margiotta.
I was born in Muro Lucano on 3-8-1932 and lived there until 1964 . If your grand parents lived there between these dates, I probably knew them or maybe by some chance we could be related.Good luck and God bless. Maria Ferracane
Hello Maria,
Did you know any Selvaggi’s or Zaccardi/Zarriello families in ML? My great grandparents Filippo and Mariantonia Selvaggi were married in ML in 1884 and I believe Filippo passed away in 1944. The Pietro Zacarrdi / Maria Zarriello family I have very little info on. I’m trying to find their birth records or any info I can. Thank you! Jet Selvaggi
Maria Ferracane, this is a little before your time but… My great-grandfather Donato Pécora went to Argentina in the late 1800s do you know any Pécora ’s from Muro Lucano?
Hi my great grandparents were from Mauro Lucano.. I am looking for marriage information, their names were louigi Felice farenga and amalia Della rosa or de rosa, I am not sure what her exact maiden name was. Louigi was born 1863 and amalia probably around 1870. They emigrated to New York in 1902.