Chiaro - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

MY GREAT GRANDFATHER IS SALVITORE CHIARO

cacamonquia — 2009-02-27 13:20:55Z

omg! i cannot beleve this.

Re: I am a chiaro

cacamonqui — 2008-08-08 21:01:42Z

me too! omg this is sooo cool!

I am a chiaro

2004-10-29 01:00:38Z

My name is Elea Francine Chiaro I was born on June 27 1956. My mothers name was Jennie Marie Mattera , before she married Joeseph Chiaro. I know Nothing about my father. I never even met him that i can remember. My mother lived on Wildwood Ave. in Wildwood N.J. I was born in Philadelphia. My mother had 2 brothers one named Anthony (Tony) Mattera and Louis J. Mattera, he was a lawyer and a local area judge. If anyone thinks they may be related to me I would love to know. I am an only child. I have a son. His name is William Chiaro. Thanks for any help you can e-mail me. Lea

Cristoforo, Leonarda & Antoinette found on a Ship Manifest

RickVeach54 — 2003-03-25 14:28:03Z

Source: Photocopy of ship manifest mailed from National Archives and Records Administration(NARA) in Washington, DC.

The S.S.Sannio sailed from Palermo 4 Apr 1911 and arrived in the Port of Boston, MA 23 Apr 1911. On board listed as passengers are Cristoforo Chiaro, age 26, Antoinette Chiaro age 1 and Leonarda Lazzarotti (?) age 19. The person they list for responsibility in their native land is Salvatore Chiaro, address unclear. They list their destination as Philadelphia, PA. The person they list as their contact person in the US is Sabastian Lazzarotti but his address is unclear. The birthplace and point of origin is listed as Syricusa county, Augusta (town), South Italy. Antoinette's birthplace is blank. ~Chris Veach

Re: Anthony Chiaro in Hamilton Square

RickVeach54 — 2003-03-25 14:17:14Z

I don't think we are related unless it is through Sicily before the 1900's. The one question mark we have is a Vincent Chiaro, bother of Cristoforo who was in Casablanca. We understand he had one child, a girl, and thus the surname did not go on from that line. The earliest Chiaro I know is a Salvatore Chiaro from Augusta, Syricusa, Sicily with a birthdate estimated about 1860 tp 1870. He was my greatgrandfather.

Anthony Chiaro in Hamilton Square

2003-03-20 23:35:50Z

Realize this is a longshot since I barely knew my uncle...He married my Dad's sister, Angelina (Angie) in early 1960's but suffered a massive heart attack and died either in 1965 or 1966 (I was an infant). My Aunt Angie died about nine years later. The historical significance to my family is that it brought my mother and father from Jersey City to Hamilton Square - in fact we later moved into my aunt's house where my parent's still live.

Thanks for any info!

Leonarda Lazzarotti Chiaro's relatives

RickVeach54 — 2003-02-27 16:12:53Z

Uncle Chris talked about some cousins of theirs on Tenth St in So. Philly. He talked about a gruff Uncle they didn't like. I did a little census digging...
In the 1920 census Their is a Sebastine Lazzaroti(indexes incorrectly as Sabastine Lazaroti) who is a bricklayer living at 628 Fernon St (just down and across from the mother house 619 Fernon). Wife Carmine, Frank age 6, Francis 4 and Nardy or Nancy 1. The whole family lists emmigrating from Italy ain 1916 except baby Nardy born in PA. Chiaro's at this time are living at1219 S. Marshall. Too coinincidental...must be a relative.

In the 1930 census a Sabatian Lazzarotti is living at 2318 Tenth St (Yeah Uncle Chris) and is a stone Mason. Lists wife Carmello, children Frank, Alfonso, Leonarda (baby Nardy?), Joseph, Samuel and SabastianJr. They are incorrectly indexed as Sabartian Lozzorte. I am going to search for them present day.
ANY COUSINS WHO SEE THIS- I WOULD LOVE TO GET ALL OF OUR COUSIN'S EMAILS OR AT LEAST PLUG THEM INTO THIS MESSAGE BOARD SO WE CAN COMPILE ANY OTHER FACTS OUT THERE. Email me at cveach0553@kc.rr.com
Chris Veach

Cristophor and Leonarda Chiaro-update

RickVeach54 — 2003-02-27 15:42:26Z

I found them on the 1920 US census misspelled Chiero,Christophe. Parents on one page and children (Antoinette, Samuel, Francis and Sara misspelled with and "h") are on the next page. Again they list year of emmigration as 1911 for the 3 and the address is 1219 South Marshall.
In a 1915 Philadelphia City Directory they list the street address as 706 Fitzwater.
I have really combed through Ellis Island records in 1911 and cannot find them. The plague that the family has doesnot authenticate their arrival nor list a date.
FAMILY- WE NEED TO TALK TO OUR EXISTING RELATIVES AND TRY TO JOG ANYADDITIONAL MEMORIES.
From Chris Veach (aka Sara's Tina)

Chiaro - Christopher and Leanarda

RickVeach54 — 2003-02-09 19:46:12Z

According to the Philadelphia 1930 Census they were living at 619 Fernon Street in Philly. They had 8 children with the youngest two Chris and Peter yet to be born. It lists the year of immigration as 1911 with one child Antoinette (Dunie). This census record has Leonarda name incorrect as it lists her as Eleanor (the parents did not speak english). No luck yet placing them through Ellis Island however more likely than not they emigrated through the Port of Philadelphia but their records are not readily available online.
Chris and Rick Veach
Christine(Tina) Murri Veach daughter of Sara Chiaro Murri b.3/16/19 &d 4/24/86, the fifth child of Christopher and Leonarda(the first Sara#4 died in 1918 who was known as "dead Sara))

Hello

lew2inc1 — 2002-06-21 18:56:22Z

Hi were from Philadelphia and were the chiaro family. My parents names are Joseph and Jean. Just wanted to say Hi to all the chiaro families. Some of us could be related.
Let us know.........

Re: Hello

lew2inc1 — 2002-06-21 18:56:22Z

Hello Lee Ann,

We are second cousins! Your grandparents were my Uncle Sam and Aunt Lena. My father was Joesph he was married to Jean. My sibblings are Leonarda, Joesph and Charles.
It's been along time since I seen your parents. Please tell them Hello! Look forward to hearing how far you get with our history! P.S. We are not related to the Pizza Chiaro's

Love Susan

Re: Hello

2002-06-20 15:44:44Z

Hi. I tred e-mailing you but it didn't go thru. I know exactly who you are. My family says "hello". I am using Uncle Chris as the main knowledge of oour family. I am still trying to find our cousins in Casablanca and Sicily.Will keep you posted.

Chiaro Updated

BATGRL337 — 2002-06-14 03:30:28Z

Ciao all Chiaros! I got updated info from Uncle Chris.We estmate Cristofaro and Leonarda coming over to America in 1909-1910.Great Grandma Leonarda did give birth to her first born, a girl named Antoinette in Casablanca (I believe}. Definatley North Africa on the way over. Her nickname was Duneay (Due-knee-ay). Then came my grandfather Salvatore (Sam) in May 1912.Then Chichee ( I believe real name Frank), Sarah who die during the influenza plague. Another daughter that was named after her, also named Sarah, Josephine, Vincent, Rita, Joe (Joey),Chris, and Peter.Our family came from the Greek side of Sicily. A town called Augusta near Cerpcusa (?). I 'm not sure how to spell that. I know Cristofaro had a brother Vincent that stayed in Casablanca. Cristofaro and Vincent stayed in contact by writting back and forth for many years. I am going to estimate at least 20 because my grandfather Sam wanted to go see him and it was while he was married he wanted to go and he got married in his 20's, but never did go see him. Uncle Chris doesn't know much of his Uncle Vincent. I don't know of yet if this was his only sibling. Or if in many later years he ever came over. If anyone else has any info it would be greatly appreciated. I hope this can help other Chiaros.

Re: Hello

2002-06-10 04:19:33Z

Hello all Chiaro's. I am Lee Ann Chiaro. Granddaughter of Sam (Salvatore) and Lena Chiaro. Daughter of Chris and Ginny Chiaro. My grandfather was second born. My great grandparents were Leonarda and Chris. I believe my great-grandfather's name was Chris maybe Salvatore. Have to double check.I am just starting to compile my family history I do know as there was a daughter born first (I think her name was Leonarda), she was born on the voyage over her. At least that is what I was told years ago. My grandfather's family lived in Philly, Pa than several moved to south Jersey when they got older. As far as I know we have never made a family connection with the Chiaro's that own the pizza shops, we maybe cousins. If so "hello".My grandfather Sam was one of many brothers and sisters, all of which have stayed in the area. To any of my cousin's feel free to contact me. I am trying to put together our family history for future generations. Thank you.

hello again

2001-04-04 08:14:52Z

it was very kind of you.
if i can do something for you, let me know.
i want you send me a mail about you, and if you have a photo send me too.
have fun
sorry by my english, i do the best i can
one more thing. i´d like to receive your e-mail in hchiaro@fastel.com.ar

chiaro history

2001-04-01 16:20:11Z

Hello,
I'am sorry I can't help you. My grandfathers name was Chistoforo Chiaro his wife's name was Leonarda. I know one of them came from Florance Italy. I don't know if he had any brothers I'll have to check for you.
Good Luck

search

2001-03-28 07:02:42Z

i´m looking for chiaro data, especicaly giovanni chiaro, i know that he was born in italy in 1972 and die in bs.as.he married with dominga mineti. he arrived to bs. as. around 1900.
i need to know where exatly was he born?
i´ll reazlly appreciate some information about that.
by the way sorry by my english