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Re: Chicago Bruno's

LindaDavis921 — 2009-11-09 01:19:15Z

Are you still looking? I have just begun this search and my great-Grandparents were Carl (Calogero) and Carmela Bruno. Their daughter, Marina, was my grandmother on my mother's side.

I would love to find out more about them. They were married in Lousiana and had one child there and then moved to Chicago and had the rest. Carmela's maiden name was Bacaluca.

Linda Davis

Fortunato (Frank) Bruno

kellyhrclr — 2009-11-03 00:33:59Z

Looking for information on above named person born around 1924 in North Bergen, Nj area. Was a piano player in bars/lounges in the 40's-50's. Any information??

Re: Bruno/Brown surname

agbruno24 — 2009-10-01 00:58:03Z

e-mail is not agbruno24@yahoo.com

Re: bruno=brown

agbruno24 — 2009-10-01 00:56:57Z

I am sorry, I have not been here for a while. My mother told me a few years ago that my grandfather's name (on my father's side) was Baptiste Bruno. He was married to a Hettis (sp) Baptiste. My grandfather spoke french and believed in Voodo. I recall that from when I was a child. I am wondering if he was from Haiti. His english was not good at all. I know we are related to some Browns on that side of the family, but I don't know of any names. My father's name is Wallace, he has two sisters, Ella Bruno and Alice Bruno and I do not recall his brother's name. Ella had a son, Joseph Bruno and Alice's daughter's name is Patricia. They all lived in Lafayette, La.

BRUNO Richard Dale and Mary Ann

t42MountOlivet — 2009-09-10 01:13:40Z

BRUNO Richard Dale and Mary Ann

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 206,349 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Frank Bruno

salvojoann1 — 2009-08-09 18:32:54Z

Hi,
We may have a connection.

Thanks,
Joann

Re: Bruno family from Bucita, Italy

pasta171 — 2009-06-18 18:05:51Z

Yes! Mario Asta, sacerdote, era cugino di mio padre Giuseppe

Re: Dominic and Theresa Bruno, immigrated ~ 1880...

Juanita2000 — 2009-05-15 19:09:03Z

Wow, what a coincidence...

I'm 100% sure that my William Bruno was African American and Mexican. There was a brother named Charles, but I'm not sure where he ended up. were to learn that your Charles was Black, I could help you out, though...

Genealogy is certainly one of the most interesting ventures, I do believe.

thanks again,
Juanita

Re: Dominic and Theresa Bruno, immigrated ~ 1880...

oldfremontian — 2009-05-14 03:15:49Z

Dear Juanita... I am Nancy Bruno from California... I wrote to you a few days ago and just found your reply.... I need to say this to you .... if you have regrets of my finding out that an Uncle of mine had done such a thing please don't feel badly.... That was long ago and I did not know him. The reason I am writing to you again is this.... After having given my memory awhile to adjust, I DO remember that when my Uncle Charley (Charles Bruno) came from Albuquerquein about 1948 to live with my Father and my Sisters and I in California (My Mother had died in 1946) I actually do remember him saying once that his Brother had killed his wife..... My Uncle Charley often told tall tales and I guess I didn't really put any stock in what he had said. I was about 13 at the time. Unless you are positive that the William you know of was black.... I feel quite certain that Charley was speaking the truth. The reason I had written to you was that I wanted to maybe help you to find out what had happened to Santos's children.... I am sure this must still be painful for the Daughter of Mary who want's to get some answers. I'm pretty good at "detective work".... I think if it were me, I would either go through the Mormon's (the Church of Latter Day Saints) because I am told that they have records on just about EVERYOE or I would contact the Courthouse in Denver and ask them how to go about getting information from the Archives to see if State officials don't have a record of where those children were placed. Again, I say, I am not upset over that information, I only feel badly for the people whose lives were effected by it. Let me know if you want my help. My best to you....... Nan

Re: Dominic and Theresa Bruno, immigrated ~ 1880...

Juanita2000 — 2009-05-13 04:17:27Z

ah, well...I think you might have contacted me but I've been very busy! So here's how it goes: My William Bruno is not related to Dominic and Teresa. Because of ...???... the family always said he was Italian, and he's even listed as Italian in one census. But he wasn't. His father was Black and his mother Mexican. He married Santos Romero (daughter of Rafael Romero and Maria Aragon). I've taken a totally different turn with this family. Now I'm looking for any Black Bruno families in New Mexico and Southern Colorado.

I know they married into the Beckham family, and I have a few prison mugshots (yes, a few...). I found my William's grave in Canon City, and I connected with some very old family members. Thanks for your interest, though. I wish I had found more to pass on to you!

Juanita

BRUNO FAMILY FROM PIEDMONT, ITALY

oldfremontian — 2009-05-12 03:54:17Z

MID TO LATE 1800'S THE BRUNO FAMILY FROM PIEDMONT, ITALY. I ONLY KNOW MY GRANDFATHER'S NAME.. DOMINIC (OR DOMINICK) NOT SURE HOW IT WAS SPELLED. HE MARRIED TERESA OR THERESA FALETTI (I THINK ALSO FROM PIEDMONT) AND I BELIEVE THEY IMMIGRATED TO THE U S SOMETIME BETWEEN 1880 & 1885. THANK YOU FOR ANY INFORMATION YOU MIGHT HAVE.

Re: Dominic and Theresa Bruno, immigrated ~ 1880...

oldfremontian — 2009-05-12 03:28:17Z

Dear Juanita... I have read the two responses you have received in your search for information about the Bruno family... namely, William. I can not make any sense out of what the other two responses said but.... If you are sure of the information that: Dominic and Teresa Bruno were the parents of William, John, Lawrence, Charles, Andrew, Johanna and lastly, Louis Bruno.... then I am a relative of that family.. DEFINATELY. If you have changed hour course and found that the above mentioned family is not the one you were looking for... well then... I guess I can't help. I am Nancy Bruno (my Maiden name) ... daughter of Andrew Bruno, Niece of Charles, Louis, Johanna... etc etc etc. If you want to talk with me, I'd be delighted. If, in fact, we are talking about the same BRUNO clan, then on behalf of our family, let me apologize for such a tragedy that my Uncle William (whom I never met) brought down upon you.I have never heard that story before. Maybe we might be able to dig deeper and get more information about this if we put our heads together..... Please respond, I saw your message because I am also looking for more information on the Immigration of Dominic (or Dominick) and Teresa (or Theresa) I can not be sure which spellings are correct. I have lived in California all of my life and now live in La Mirada, CAlifornia. my email address is oldfremontian@aol.com .... sincerely hope to hear from you. My best to you, Nan

FRANK BRUNO

JamesClark54 — 2009-03-20 14:44:35Z

I am looking for a FRANK BRUNO. I am told the mob may have killed him in St Louis, Mo or in some town north of there.

I know nothing about this person. I am told a cousin of mine was married to him. Her name was BOBBIE JEAN STROUP PRESTAGE. She had been married to a Arlis Prestage from Mississippi, before she married Bruno.

The family not can not find out what happned to Bobbie. After Bruno was killed she disappeared a few weeks later.

This happned back in the 1950-60.

Does anyone know of these people-----jec

Bruno Family of Erie, PA

bruno7281 — 2009-02-22 06:06:28Z

Dominick A. Bruno Dominick A. Bruno, age 72, 8054 Hamot Road, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 22, 2007. Born in Carbondale, Pa. on July 28, 1934, he was a son of the late Frank and Elsie (Tochelli) Bruno. During the Korean War, he served in the U.S. Navy. He had been an equipment operator for PennDot, where he was a union steward. He was active with the A.F.S.C.M.E. Retirees, and enjoyed golfing and woodworking. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Mary Bruno. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Mary (McHugh) Bruno; two daughters, Donna McClure and Karen Stolitza, both of Erie; five sons, Frank Bruno, wife Loretta, Philip and Dominick Bruno, all of Erie, Anthony and Michael Bruno, both of Tennessee; a brother, August “Augie” Bruno, wife Norma Jean, of Erie; a sister, Bernadette Dombrowsky, husband John, of Carbondale; 21 grandchildren, three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Calling at Brugger Home for Funerals, West 38th at Greengarden Blvd., Saturday 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services there Monday at 9:15 with a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Peace Church at 10:00 o’clock. Burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Hello my name is Frank Bruno Jr., Dominick was my grandfather. I don't know much about the Italian side of the family. If you are related to me through any of the people above let me know. Thanks

Nathan D. Bruno, 91,

KENNELLYMARKA — 2009-02-15 06:34:45Z

Bruno,
athan D. Bruno
Greenfield
Nathan D. Bruno, 91, of Greenfield, died suddenly Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Jean (Maccarone) Bruno. Brother of the late Rose Bruno Scigliano and Betty "Liz" Bruno Howard. Dear friend and loving companion of Betty Sakalik. "Uncle Nate" is survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and friends. He will be missed. Nate was an Army veteran of World War II. Friends will be received from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME, 500 Greenfield Ave. Funeral at 9:30 a.m. Monday, followed by funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Rosalia Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Rosalia Church or a charity of choice.
Pittsburgh pa, news,
St. Rosalia Church,"
EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME,

Re: Michigan Bruno's

twixabell — 2009-01-28 19:36:33Z

Hi,

I am Sonny & Wilma Clelland's daughter, Patty.

I've been researching our family also and have put a lot of info on the website, myheritage.com

Would love to share stories and information with my Bruno family members.

my email is: pj091552@yahoo.com

Any info regarding the "Clelland" name would also be appreciated.

Thanks,

Patty

Re: Michigan/Alabama Bruno's

twixabell — 2009-01-28 19:34:24Z

Hi,

I'm Jim & Wilma Clelland's daughter, Patty Johnson.

I have been researching my family also, including the Bruno's. I would be glad to share information.

I have started an on-line family tree which may be helpful in your search.

You can find it at myheritage.com

Would love to get back in touch with my Bruno family!

Patty

Re: Francesco BRUNO (abt. 1852) and Luigia CALABRO (abt. 1851)

mlblair166 — 2009-01-18 17:05:58Z

My records show that Rose Bruno married Anthony (Tony) Dente and moved to NJ. I don't think we have a match, but thank you for checking. Good luck on your search.

Re: Anthony Bruno b. 1898 NY

emmalsmith — 2008-02-17 16:17:23Z

Hi, I have no certain dob for the Anthony I am searching for, all I know is he was living in Manhattan with my grandmother and they had a daughter Anita, around 1918. They split after that, I am presuming, as grandmother then married another man. I am searching out this particular Bruno for his daughter Anita but I have so little info. There is a story that he was a limo driver (listed that in the 1920 census) for a wealthy family. Can't think, don't have it right here.

Laura Bruno

firespirit0908 — 2008-02-11 18:13:44Z

Looking for a laura bruno Born approx Aug 1985 If your name is Laura Bruno and you were In Deveraux in 1996 is You are White addopted by A Black family Please contact me Angel Wright is looking for you

Re: PA/Odalengo Piccolo Italy Bruno's

sharon11352 — 2007-04-19 23:03:58Z

Hello:

Thank you for your reply. From his Miltary papers it looks like the southern region. But, my father who is 80 years thought he was from the Northern Region of Italy.

My Dad's sister thought Sam Rossi mothers name was Marie or Maria. It looks like from his miltary papers he had a brother by the name of John Rossi who lived in West Virginia.

Any more data would be helpful

Re: Bruno from Nicosia, Sicily

maryleodoro45 — 2007-06-10 16:12:50Z

hi This is John Granata Leodoro,Daughter if you relative to me send an e-mail back

Re: Bruno family from Bucita, Italy

doom4412 — 2008-02-26 04:42:47Z

calabria is where my great great grand parents came from.

where are you from?

Bruno line

kathleen_bruno — 2008-08-22 08:10:56Z

I am from the Dominica
there is a long line for bruno's back 6 generations that I have found
the line goes back to north Italy
a small village can't remember its name off hand
the story went that the Italian man wanted to give his slave son his name and becasue of this was disowned by his family
the mother of the slave son gave the son his tribe name as a first name to let him n who he was his name was Ebo Bruno
so we ( this family line no we are from nigerian decent Ebo tribe)
a lot of us bruno's settled in England
frank bruno the british boxer is my cousin
I had contacted the original Italy line from the village a few years ago but true to form they said they have no Blacks as their family

Re: looking for manifest ship list - Nicolo BRUNO 1904

Kathleen_Lenkeit — 2008-07-06 21:25:07Z

I just did a search here on Ancestry.com for Nicolò Bruno, and found the ship manifest with his arrival on 19 Oct 1904 (they left via Naples on the ship SS Patria). He was 12 years old, and traveled with his Uncle, age 32. The handwriting is difficult for me to decipher, but the Uncle's first name is Dionisio and the last name is either Scoutrisco, Scoutricio, or something close to that. The Uncle is listed on line 16, and Nicolò is listed on line 19.

Dionisio's destination was his cousin's, but I cannot decipher the cousin's name. Nicolò's destination is to his father, Francesco Paolo Bruno.

Interestingly, on line 26 is Donato Bruno, age 41, occupation is shown as shoemaker. He is from Trapani, and his destination is to his brother - Francesco Paolo Bruno.

If you have an Ancestry membership that includes Immigration records, you can see the manifest:
http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=View&r=an&dbi...

Re: Name change

Kathleen_Lenkeit — 2007-04-21 08:22:29Z

My maiden name is Bruno. My paternal grandfather was always known to me as Joseph, yet he was born in Italy where his name was really Giuseppe. I knew exactly what day he arrived in the US, but I had just about given up hope of ever finding his name on a ship's manifest... and then I found it -- as Giuseppe Bruni. I naturally assumed (and you know what they say about that!) that someone must have misunderstood him when he said his name... But, it didn't take long after that to find out that his name at birth in Italy was Giuseppe Bruni. He changed it to Bruno sometime within three years of arriving here, and it was made official when he was naturalized. I now have a copy of his birth record from Italy, as well as a copy of his naturalization papers.

So, try checking Bruni!

Re: BRUNO of Pennsylvania

Kathleen_Lenkeit — 2007-04-21 08:11:44Z

No, it seems that our family trees are not the same. My grandfather was born Giuseppe Bruni in Villa Santo Stefano, Italy, and came to the US in 1909 at the age of 17. He came straight to Wilkes-Barre, PA. He changed his last name from Bruni to Bruno by the time he married my grandmother, Theresa Melf, in 1912, and when he was naturalized his last name was formally, officially, changed to Bruno. The Carmella in my family tree was Theresa Melf's mother - Carmella Angarole.

Need Bruno help

brackett79 — 2008-07-25 01:23:31Z

I have been at a lost. I cannot find any information on Philip Bruno born abt 1885 in Italy. Married Eleanor Hedda Nelson. Cannot find marriage date. Son is George Phillip Bruno born in 1911 in Brooklyn, NY and daughter Ethel (Dolly)Eleanor born in 1912 also in Brooklyn, NY. Eleanor married Hugo Walter Bengston in CT in 1920.
Thanks

Bruno/Cribari - Cosenza, Italy> Elmira, NY, USA

malmr — 2008-07-02 01:58:27Z

Carmelo Bruno (b. abt 1851)and his wife Rosina (nee Cribari, b. abt. 1854) came to the US sometime around 1879-80. They eventually left Elmira and settled in Knoxville, Tioga County, PA. Any info about their ancestry would be appreciated.

Bruno, Luchetta, Cianco, Cribari--looking for the missing link

apaiva158 — 2008-11-02 03:00:50Z

I have lots of names but I am missing 2 links. I believe my great grandmother was Mary Bruno probably born sometime in the 1830's. She married a Luchetta. They had a son Domenico born 1855) who was my grandfather. My grandfather came to the US with his cousin Domenico Bruno born 1870.

Missing link 1.....who were Mary Bruno's siblings and parents? I know that Domenico Bruno traveled back and forth from Italy and Brazil and New Orleans and have come up with names such as Anthony Bruno (1936) lived in PA., Nicolo Bruno (1841), Luigi Bruno (1837). Does anyone know how any of these are related to Mary Bruno who married Luchetta? Are the above listed Brunos siblings? I know there is a relation to Anthony somehow...just not sure if they were siblings or not. The Domenico Bruno that came over with my grandfather once would have been a son of Mary's brother. Looking for who that is.

Missing link 2.....Which Luchetta did Mary Bruno marry? They had my grandfather Domenico but I am sure he had siblings. I am lead to believe that there may be a connection between Alexander (Alehandro) Luchetta (1856), Maria Luchetta (married to Fransesco Cianco), Salvatore (went to Colorado had son Gabriel), Pasquale, Guiseppe, and Gaetano. Does anyone know if any of the above are siblings or how they are related? Most of these were born around the same time as my grandfather, a coincidence? maybe. Alexanders's father is Paulo Luchetta....does anyone know who Paulo married? Was it Mary Bruno?

Any insight into these questions or suppositions would be greatly appreciated. I have a huge tree, but can't quite link it....all these people above have surnames in my family too...there has to be a link.

I am also looking for information on my grandmother Filomena Cribari (1881). Some of her family went to California and others I believe, Canada ( some Italy, of course). I am looking for her siblings and parents.

All these families probably originated around the same towns...Bucita, San Fili...

Re: John Bruno

trapgun — 2007-10-08 14:23:26Z

My fathers name was John Thomas Bruno, born in 1925, Raton new mexico. His fathers name was Ralph or R. A. Bruno, mother was Scharley Salsbury. Married my mother Roberta McGowan in 1955 in Seattle Washington, I am not sure where else he lived before moving to seattle. Do you know of any information on any of these people while you were searching?

Re: looking for manifest ship list - Nicolo BRUNO 1904

VictoriaBruno — 2008-09-29 00:54:45Z

hi. i'm not sure if you are still looking for information about your great uncle, but i can tell you that my dad, Nick Bruno, is always being mistaken for a relative of a Nicolo Bruno in Monroe, LA. We lived there for three years and often heard about this shoe shop. We live in Hammond, LA now and in fact, dad had been asked about his kin to this man just the other day. We supposedly aren't related to this man, but my great- grandfather was Nicola Bruno who came over in the early 1900s directly from Palermo and stayed in New Orleans until he married his wife, who was also a Bruno, but a different family. I will be going on a school trip this june to italy and i would love to know if i still have family in that part of the world. My grand-father, Steve, son of Nicola, sent over his wife, Annie's, wedding dress to one of their cousins after they were married, but never got it back. if that rings a bell with anyone, please let me know.

Re: James Edward Bruno of Pittsburgh area

Cow_Master66 — 2008-11-25 11:53:09Z

I have updated info. James Edward Bruno (deceased) of Pittsburgh(Bridgeville) married to Gale Bruno (died Nov 9, 2008), Mother to two boys (Jimmy Joe and B.J.). I believe Jimmy Joe is married to Lisa Bruno and are still in Bridgeville PA. I'm trying to get an email address for one(or all) of them.

Re: Francesco BRUNO (abt. 1852) and Luigia CALABRO (abt. 1851)

jaybaby1968 — 2009-01-15 22:58:31Z

Is the Bruno family you are looking for still in Ny? My great grandmother was Rose Bruno married name Secreto. She lived in the San Fransisco bay area and then in Modesto Ca. I know nothing of her family. I will send you more info. if you think we have a match.

brunos in Portugal

vitorbruno — 2008-09-05 13:38:58Z

hi everyone, i am curious of knowing where does my family comes from. Bruno is not a regular surname in portugal so i guess it comes from italy.
my father and grandfather are from alentejo in portugal. but that is the further i could go.
can anyone help me?

Bruno from Celenza Valfortore

attylori — 2008-05-06 20:50:45Z

If you are related to the Bruno family from Celenza Valfortore, please visit our site, www.celenzaheritage.com and go to the guest book. Someone from Argentina is searching for their family.

Re: bruno's from cosenza

backtolynn1 — 2008-02-08 05:46:22Z

This web site has tons of Bruno info-it is the birth/marriage /civil records for Cosenza
Good luck on your search

http://www.comune.sanmarcoargentano.cs.it/

Re: Looking for Uncle Tony

backtolynn1 — 2008-01-13 13:23:22Z

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
about Tony Bruno
Name: Tony Bruno
City: Waterbury
County: New Haven
State: Connecticut
Birthplace: Italy
Birth Date: 3 Sep 1888
Race: Caucasian (White)
Roll: 1561929
DraftBoard: 1
Age:

Occupation:

Nearest Relative:

Height/Build:

Color of Eyes/Hair:

Signature: View Image

Re: looking for manifest ship list - Nicolo BRUNO 1904

backtolynn1 — 2008-01-12 18:27:54Z

Your uncle is on the Ellis Island manifest for the ship Attivita arrival on March 28 1904 but you wont find him by name because for some reason he not in thier data bank correctly.
Instead look for this name-Bruno,Nito Giuseppe and pull up the manifest.
His name is on the actual manifest but not on the text version.It follows Nitos name.Also he is 17 at the time but it doesnt say trapani-get a map of sicily and check the towns that surround-dont use a genealogy site to look at the map-get a map that show ALL the small towns within the area that is dated for the time your relative was there. You mwould be surprised at the changes you find in the 2 typs.
I am looking for Bruno relatives related to Cialone,Cialoni,Clementi,Clemente and Di Clemente.Have any of these Names?

Francesco BRUNO (abt. 1852) and Luigia CALABRO (abt. 1851)

mlblair166 — 2008-12-02 16:41:42Z

I am looking for Francesco BRUNO and Luigia CALABRO who immigrated to NYC in 1909. They are from Sicily and brought five children; Rosalia "Rose" (b. abt. 1896), Faust (b. abt. 1899), Antonio (b. abt. 1902), Antonia "Helen" (b. abt. 1903), and Guiseppe "Joe" (b. abt. 1906).

Francesco worked as a Chef in Sicily and had a good business before immigrating.

I'm looking for information on Francesco and Luigia and their extended families. I am also looking for information on Antonia, Antonio and Giuseppe after they arrived in New York.

Re: bruno family

ordnassal — 2007-05-10 12:28:21Z

Not sure but perhaps this might be a help to you. My ancestors include Bruno's from Bari.

Here is what I know about my Bruno's. All of them came from Cassano Delle Murge which is in Bari. Domenico Bruno born about 1819 married Rosa DeBellis who was born 12-13-1826. They had at least one child, Maria Francesca Bruno, who was born in 1846. She married Giovanni Michele Centrullo who was born in 1840. They had 11 children, one of whom is my paternal Grandmother who emigrated to the USA in 1913. Perhaps your Nick Bruno is from this family. Do you know his approximate date of birth?

Hope this helps.

Allan

Re: Bruno family from Bucita, Italy

danielasta — 2007-10-25 03:23:32Z

Pat

Im Daniel Asta and I lives in Buenos Aires.I want found relatives , in usa of my great- grandfather, his name was Francesco añd he came to argentina between 1990 1900,from cosenza, and he always said that his brothers came to usa if anybody have information about us please contact me danielasta@inramed.net, thanks a lot Dr Daniel Asta

Re: Bruno from Nicosia, Sicily

phillips129 — 2007-06-24 18:46:40Z

Hi Mary,
Yes I am related to you. I can be reached at phillips@macomb.com

Cia,

Len Phillips

Bruno

jblack1189 — 2008-10-11 22:29:11Z

I am looking for any information on Donato Bruno and Annunziato Pacciani families, Giuseppe Bruno family from Bernaldam Nario D'Ambrosia family, Frank D'Onofrio who was a nephew to Giuseppe Bruno who came to New York in 1910 at the age of 26 and his wife, Anna Marie Sorge and son Danato age 9 came to New York in 1920. Anna Marie has or had a sister Julia who married Peter Caruso, lived in Toronto, Canada, had nine sons with the whole family being in the hair business of one sort or another. Also looking for family information on Francesca Sorge and Guiseppa Castellano who lived in the Pisticci. Anyone know of a list for Bernalda, Italy or where the families there are discussed ? Thank you for any information or suggestions at all. Geraldine

Re: bruno family

tamitru32 — 2007-10-21 05:36:08Z

Hi, I'm searching for info for my grandfather Nicolas (Nickolas?) Bruno. His birth date was Jun 26, 1887 and I believe he was from Bari. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Dominic and Theresa Bruno, immigrated ~ 1880...

Juanita2000 — 2008-01-06 21:22:27Z

and now I have more information. I'm 99.9% sure that my William is still the William listed below BUT:

He had a sister named Maggie that married a Beckem. She identified herself as Black on all the census.

I found the prison record for William - he was Black or Black/some other ethnicity mixed.

He died in prison but was buried outside the prison in a plot purchased by his niece, Mary Downing (nee Beckam).

His other brothers, as they got older, enumerated themselves as White, Mulatto and Black. Depends on the record.

Does anyone know anything about this family? Instead of the mystery being somewhat solved, now it's become very interesting.

thanks in advance for anything,
Juanita

Dominic and Theresa Bruno, immigrated ~ 1880...

Juanita2000 — 2007-07-11 02:27:59Z

to New Mexico. 1900 Federal Census for New Mexico info:

Domink Bruno 41 IT IT IT IMM 1882
Toresa Bruno 35 IT IT IT
William Bruno 18 IT IT IT
Lawrence Bruno 15 NM IT IT
John Bruno 12
Charley Bruno 7
Andrew Bruno 5
Johanna Bruno 2

Charly and Andrew MIGHT have been born in Kansas.
William married Santos Romero in 1910 and murdered her in 1917 in Denver CO. He died in prison.

any information would be appreciated. William's family became somewhat estranged after the murder, children were scattered to the wind, so know one really knows a whole lot about them. Family rumor was that there was French in the family somewhere.

thanks for ANYTHING.
Juanita

Re: Dominic and Theresa Bruno, immigrated ~ 1880...

Juanita2000 — 2008-01-30 19:57:55Z

ah, but it gets even better!

Seems that William Bruno was probably born in 1878 in Santa Rita New Mexico to Charles and Alvina (Albina) Bruno. Charles was born in MO ~1847 and Albina was born about 1858 in Chihuahua Mexico. In the 1880 Santa Rita census they had an oldest daughter named Margurite (1876) and William, who was 2. Charles is listed as Black, with his parents being from Kentucky. Alvina is listed as White, with her parents being from Chihuahua. They then had several more children, including a son named Benjamin (who died in Denver, CO).

So now I'm looking for Charles Bruno, b 1847 in MO, with parents from Kentucky...or anyone that might be related to him.

thanks
Juanita

Re: bruno family

charlierosev2 — 2007-05-09 12:24:35Z

My father, John Bruno had siblings, Tony, Mike, Joe, Leonard,Pat,Pete and Frances, but they were born in Wy. and moved to Ca. Also, Tony was in the Army so now I figure not one in the same, as your Anthony would not have lived long enough.
Their parents were Nick and Rosa and I am still researching to find my great grandparents. I think Nick was from Bari, Italy and came here as a single man. Slowly getting somewhere

Re: Sicilian Roots

debbiedoll1 — 2007-09-01 08:03:10Z

I'm still trying to find out alot about my family who came to this country and settled in the north end in Boston. My grandfathers name was Anthony Bruno and his wife was Sarah. His parents were Stefano and Maria Bruno and they came from Mesinna, Sicily, they came to this country with my grandfather, Anthony,Mike I think they had a brother Named Dominic and possibly one sister their youngest child Joseph was born in Boston between 1900 and 1902 he was 6 or 7 years older that my father Steven Bruno who was the Son of Anthony and Sara Bruno if anyone might have knowledge of them please let me know. Thank you so much my name is Deborah Bruno Wheeler