Franco - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Challenge Franco's to take DNA tests for comparisons

OrfaSalinas — 2009-10-26 05:30:21Z

Hi! Franco is a very common Jewish name. For many years I was convinced that my mother's family were of Jewish ancestry but the DNA results showed that she is Native American. Her parents were first cousins so they were both Franco's. Her maternal DNA (Haplogroup B) and her paternal DNA by way of her brother both showed Native American ancestry. I can send you the complete results if you wish.

Re: Challenge Franco's to take DNA tests for comparisons

TRICOMAN — 2009-10-25 17:43:59Z

have taken dna test...
and i do have the results..
also we are jewish...family originally form spain and moved to greece....

Re: Searching for Franco/Pina Family Members

jofrancopi — 2009-10-16 09:17:39Z

Hi!
My name is Joaquin. I live in Mallorca, Spain.
I'd like to know things about you and your family. Maybe we are family!
See you!

FRANCO Victoria O 1908-1993

t42MountOlivet — 2009-10-13 16:17:39Z

FRANCO Victoria O 1908-1993

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FRANCO Reynaldo S 1907-1973

t42MountOlivet — 2009-10-13 16:17:26Z

FRANCO Reynaldo S 1907-1973

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Franco / Ferreira

esposaemae — 2009-10-13 15:39:58Z

looking for joachin franco family. he married maria ferreira and had at least 4 children and was born 1891. his wife was born 1899 and they were both born in hawaii. maria's family was from portugal.

Muito obrigado!

Re: Lorenzo Franco

jraesq — 2009-10-01 03:05:01Z

My great grandfather was Dario Franco, my grandfather is Daniel Franco, My dad is Dario Franco and my brother is Dario Franco, Jr. My grandpa moved the family to Wilmington, CA in the early 50's, where they reside today. Grandpa Dan died unexpectedly in 2000, but my dad is alive and well in Wilmington. I haven't heard from you, Auntie Lola in ages! My mom is Betty Franco.

Re: Bartolo Franco

wilcastillor — 2009-08-12 21:46:52Z

Saludos, por favor, si existe parentezco le ruego me responda, ya que estoy investigando a Bartolo franco, quien es mi tatarabuelo y tubo dos hijos de nombres Lorenzo Franco y Pedro Franco, quienes vivieron en Republica Dominicana. Lorenzo se caso el 26 de junio del 1894 en Santiago. si tiene informacion, favor escribirme a mi correo con el titulo de FRANCO. Gracias.

Franco in Chicago

CDP877 — 2009-07-22 16:59:02Z

Searching for Joseph and Mary Franco Lived in Chicago had children Mary, Dolores, Helen, Alice(born abt 1929)and more
Any information helpful.Thanks

Franco Connection

fleck158 — 2009-07-16 19:49:51Z

Grandmother: Elsie Rose Cerrato (1907-1981) Phila, PA
Great Grandfather: Gaetano Cerrato (1972-1934)
Married Rosina F. Franco (1871-1943)
gGreat Grandfather: Angelo Cerrato (1846-1916)
Minori, Salerno,Campagnia,Italy
Married Louisa Giardano (1846-1918)
gGreat Grandfather: Francesco Franco
Married Adrian
ggGreat Grandfather: Gaetano Cerrato
Married Gelsomina Marzullo or Marsullo
ggGreat Grandfather: Guglielmo Giardano
Married Florinda

All known recorded deaths are in Philadelphia.
Sketchy Lineage is drawn from death certificates.
Some corroborting Immigration records both hits and near misses. If anyone has information that ties out or confims this line please do contact me.

[Jacquindo Gioquinto Cerrato Franco Giardano Marzullo or Marsullo

Re: ROBERTO & CELIA FRANCO - FRESNO CA.

francobery — 2009-07-08 04:45:00Z

Roberto & Celia Franco from Fresno, I hope you do find your family, No known relatives from Cuba. Sorry. But it's cool that we share a common name Franco!!

Gail Lopez

Re: ROBERTO & CELIA FRANCO - FRESNO CA.

luv2bmami — 2009-06-02 14:18:07Z

Hi, I am a Franco by grandfather. Do you know if your Francos came from Cuba? Do you know what part of Cuba? Do you know when they came to the US? My grandfather was from Galicia, Spain, went to Cuba in 1920/1930's, to Holguin, married my grandmother, moved to Havana, had 13 children, then moved to US---children were all here when he arrived in 1970's. My grandfather had 2 brothers named Ramon and Manuel who came with him from Galicia to Cuba, plus some cousins, some of which I heard went to Argentina, after a short stay in Cuba. Anything ring a bell? Thanks, luv2bmami@yahoo.com

Re: ROBERTO & CELIA FRANCO - FRESNO CA.

francobery — 2009-06-02 06:03:04Z

I'm not sure if were related, But my grandfather lived in Fresno, Ca. (Librado Franco,) he passed away in the 70's. My father Richard F. Franco. has lived in the So. Cal area all his life, San Bernardino County. My father Richard passed away in 2006. and he didn't really know to much about his father. Librado had other children. Manuel, Grace, Hector, Raymond and Magdalena. If any of these name sound familiar I'd like to hear from you..

Gail Franco-Lopez

How Many Franco's In hawaii?

awshijustin — 2009-05-20 22:01:52Z

I know theirs alot of you guys out here
on maui and oahu, im out on the big island
lets see how many!

Re: Franco's from Portugal

awshijustin — 2009-05-20 22:00:29Z

I rember when i was younger going to Maui Hawaii for the Franco Family reunion where over 1500 francos from over the world got togeather, the mayor of maui declared what day was it like may 15 or somthing close to that Franco day. Theirs a Book i have like almost 2inches thick all with the franco family tree and family information... ill go get it from my mother and see what information i can provide

Re: Franco from Puerto Rico

elizabethfranco725 — 2009-04-15 02:34:07Z

My family is from Coamo, PR. I really don't know much of my grandfather's family he died before I was born, his name was Eliz Franco he was in the Army during the Korean War, he was married to Gloria Maria De La Cruz Padilla and had 5 children, Eliz Franco, Jr.(dec), Hermenegildo Franco, Judy Franco, Henry Franco (my father) and Eliz Franco. I never knew my grandfathers side of the family. If you have any info please contact me... Thank you.

Re: ROBERTO & CELIA FRANCO - FRESNO CA.

tzhernandez — 2009-04-11 14:07:14Z

I believe she had a brother named Alex, or Alejandro possibly?
This is all I know. Thank you!

Re: ROBERTO & CELIA FRANCO - FRESNO CA.

rudysgenes — 2009-04-11 03:50:02Z

Hello -

Do you know the names of any possible sisters and brothers?

Rudy

Re: Any Francos from El Salvador

cfbandit — 2008-09-12 17:48:45Z

Speaking candidly, where the name is from depends on how far you go back and how your family tree winds around.

Franco has collectively been used as a corruption of the Francs (A germanic tribe living on the Rhine - most famous member being Charlemagne), a corruption of France (the country), as well as other names. Its also from an Old English word for javelin (franca). In Spain, Franco was given to freed slaves, and the Jewish people adopted the name from there.

It was found in the Domesday Book in 1086 and again in the 13th century.

Seeing as how Rome conquered England before the Domesday book was written, I've always assumed at the very beginning it was Italian and spread to Spain and England, and then to the rest of the world as colonialism was driven through history.

Re: Franco / Frank - Azores to Fall River, MA

Vieira63 — 2009-01-11 06:40:58Z

My Grandfather's was Ventura Franco and his brother's change there name to Frank also from Fall river, Mass...If you want more information contact me @ Vieira63@aol.com

Re: Francos from Gardena, California

tggurtner — 2009-01-20 22:00:27Z

Hi Steven,
My dad is Felix Franco, and he has a sister Dolores and a brother Peter. They are from Gardena and Dolores still resides in Torrance, California. But, Dolores is the only sister. So, I don't think it is the same person.

Re: Franco Family of Nothern Italy

Tiffni2 — 2008-09-21 21:46:41Z

I have read a couple posts about the name Rabbia. I'm looking for info on my great grandma from Northern Italy. Her name was Margherita Rabbia. Born June 17th 1883? Married Antonio Colombero born in Milan. Both ened up in Northern Calif. Mt Shasta area.

Re: Franco Family of Nothern Italy

Tiffni2 — 2008-09-21 21:39:48Z

My Great Grandma came over to the states from Northern Italy,Cunes? She was born June 17, 1883?? Margherita Rabbia. Married Antonio Colombero

Re: ROBERTO & CELIA FRANCO - FRESNO CA.

tzhernandez — 2009-03-27 06:15:52Z

I am looking for info on a Beatrice Franco who might've been born sometime in late 1920's or early 30's, lived in the Selma area in the 40's, moved to Fresno some time after. Any info would be helpful. Thanks!

Looking for Franco family members.

anrumery5 — 2009-02-28 05:02:25Z

My grandfather name was Adolfo Franco y Bravo born in Cuba.
His parents were Ignacio and Manuela Franco. I am assuming that they are also from Cuba as well. My grandfather had two daughter one was my mother Loretta and the other was from another marriage her name is Amy. She had a son. Anyone out there with any information I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks,

Re: Francos from Gardena, California

sdeleon75 — 2009-01-20 19:09:48Z

hello there tina my name is Steven DeLeon- Franco. My mother's name is Mary Angela Franco. She had a sister named Dolores wholived in Anaheim, calif. I had met her the early summer of 80. I think she did live in Gardena At one time. I found a letter from a Rosa Franco who resides in San Diego, she was my mom's niece. I don't know much about my mom's family her mother died when she was young. I am trying to learn who her father was and sibilings. My mother was born in Guadalajara, Mexico. If your father is one of her sibilings then I am one step closer to knowing my the family my never got to know, you she was adopted and never really talked much about her family. She moved to the states and reside in Kansas City, Mo. She married an Andrew Garcia in 1957 then remarried in 1970 to my father erasmo DeLeon. If you have any info please let me know. Thank You.

Re: Francos from Gardena, California

sdeleon75 — 2009-01-21 16:49:13Z

Hi Tina, thank you for replying so quickly. That's o.k. that there is no relation again it just narrows my search a little more better were my grandfather originally came from. Thank you for taking the time to read my inquery.

Re: Franco from El Paso, Texas

osilva127 — 2008-12-10 18:41:03Z

Hi, My mother's name was Maria Magdalena Franco, Born in Grandjuction, Co in 1928 to an Atanacio Franco and Maria Salazar, who eventually moved to Selma, CA

Re: Franco from Puerto Rico

colonjessica — 2009-01-29 21:25:44Z

I am a Franco from PR...My mother's family is from Cidra-Cayey. I was amazed to see that the family is concentrated in those towns. I wonder, do you have any information between 1900 and 2000? I would be interested in that info.

Re: Francos from Caulonia, Calabria

lorettaritorto — 2009-01-17 00:31:42Z

Franco's are on my paternal side.....and my entire family comes from Caulonia - if you wish to communicate further contact me direct on my email utopia01@iinet.net.au

Cheers
Loretta

Re: Francos in Trinidad

Chellsy302 — 2008-09-12 05:11:02Z

Ok...well, I will admit that my connection to the Francos is quite distant. I do have some info if you are at all interested in Stanley's wife's family. Basically, Mina's uncle was married to my great great grandmother's neice. Confusing enough for you?? LOL Well, basically if there is any interest in Mina's family, I can give you some background on that but not too much on the Franco side unfortunately. I am always open to adding more people to my tree even if they are only remotely related. I like to see how all the families are connected...you find the most interesting connections. Sometimes families connecting multiple times in different areas. Probably because Trinidad is so small! :)

Re: Any Francos from El Salvador

AngelBrightB — 2008-09-12 04:41:52Z

Interesting, we were told it is Italian, from Italy.

Re: Francos in Trinidad

AngelBrightB — 2008-09-12 04:40:20Z

I also know Auntie Rita. My mother, Clare, speaks of her often.She came to visit us in CT, when were were kids.

Christina

Re: Francos in Trinidad

AngelBrightB — 2008-09-12 04:36:48Z

Yes, they are both related to me. Stanley is my Grandfathers' brother, Auntie Mina, his wife.
I know both of them, and have been visiting at their home in Trinidad, WAYYYY back when I was 14.
IONS ago.
Christina

Re: Francos in Trinidad

AngelBrightB — 2008-09-12 04:34:42Z

Hi, Uncle Stanley is my Grandfather Rodericks' brother. Grandpa passed about 15 years ago, in NJ.
I last saw Tara when she was three years old in Trinidad, at Auntie Mina's/Uncle Stanleys home.
My Uncle Bob's(Rod's son) step-daughter, Seana married Sean.We are definitely related!
I live in Northern California. My mother, Clare, is the only living child from Roderick & Agnes' marriage. She is 73, and lives in CT.
I am interested in The Trinidadian lineage, as this is mostly a mystery to us. my mother didn't know too much beyond, all the brothers and sisters.
You can reach me directly at: RubenLARAZA@aol.com .
Thanks,
Christina

Franco with Puerto Rican Roots

msenidjames1 — 2008-08-13 01:46:56Z

Searching for Franco originally from Puerto Rico. You may browse my (still in construction) family tree at www.msenidjames.tribalpages.com

Thank you.

Re: Franco - Dominican Republic

Franco5002 — 2009-01-15 19:29:49Z

Hi im also a franco from new york, my fathers name is Diego Franco he was born in Janico my Grandfathers was Gabriel Franco he had one full sister named Roselia and im Sure he had other half brothers and sisters because from what i heard his father also named Gabriel was married and not to my great grandmother i believe she was his mistress, i came up on this website agout a Gabriel Franco who we believe is my great great grandfather, it states that he was the first franco in Dominican republic he arrived in baitoa and brought over the first bible there(from Spain) he also brought intsruments and opened the first library there should still be a street there named after him and i belive the Liceo in Baitoa is also named after him. If any of this sounds familiar to you feel free to email me Franco5002@aol.com

AGUILAR Lucille FRANCO 1921-1996

t42Moore — 2008-10-22 15:36:15Z

AGUILAR Lucille FRANCO 1921-1996

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Re: Francos in West Virginia

Karanjeff — 2009-02-27 17:29:26Z

Sorry it took me so long to reply.... sort of got side tracked....lol

I am looking for Relatives of my Grandfather John Franco
Born January 30, 1926 in Nallen WV
Parents: Joseph Bertha Ratzer Franco

John's first wife : Barbara Reynolds Franco
2nd wife: Vickie L Franco

John Died December 21, 2005

I was always told we were from Italy....

Thanks for your help and direction!

Sincerely,
Kara Bragg

Re: Franco from El Paso, Texas

kelvinrosehouse — 2008-12-11 06:43:27Z

Maria Magdalena Franco was my aunt. Therefore you are my cousin. Her sister is Matilde Franco Johnson. Email me at kelvinrosehouse@msn.com I am very interested in knowing who you are.

Thank you,
Rose

Franco from El Paso, Texas

kelvinrosehouse — 2008-11-08 08:28:15Z

I am looking for Franco's from El Paso, Texas. Father name was Atanacio Franco he was married to Maria Salazar. Both were from Mexico.

Re: Francos in Trinidad

SandraWagstaff49 — 2008-09-05 01:26:57Z

I believe we may have some relatives in common.

My g.grandfather, John Franco was born in Trinidad in 1867. He was married to Clementine Pace and they had 10 children: Louis, William (my g.grandfather), Leanora, Louise, Caroline, Marie, Vera, Daisy, Agnes and John.

The family left Trinidad for Grenada where my g.grandfather was born in 1889. William immigrated to Canada where he met and married my grandmother. Their son still lives in Toronto.

I would be interested to hear from you and if we are connected.

ROBERTO & CELIA FRANCO - FRESNO CA.

rudysgenes — 2009-03-01 19:54:54Z

Looking for any information on thes possible relatives from the Fresno-Sacramento area.

Roberto was born abt 1942 and Celia was born abt 1946.

I believe their mother to be Beatrice FRANCO.

Thank you,

Rudy

Re: looking for any Francos with relitive from either Sicily or PA

2mystarz — 2008-08-03 23:14:15Z

My father's mother and father are from Italy.

Grandfather's name is Specioso Franco (last name changed to Frank)came to USA, Sailed on the Germania, out of Naples on May 10, 1903. I know he has a brother named Carmen.

Specioso was married to grandmother Minnie Dalessio (last name changed to Dallas) her mother was Madalene

I hope this is part of your family, I am having a very hard time finding family history on the Franco's.

Re: Italian Franco Family

2mystarz — 2008-07-26 02:08:25Z

Hi,

My grandfather came over from Italy in April 1903, not sure of the city. His name was Specioso Franco (changed to Frank at some point), had a brother, Carmine or Carmen, who I think was older. He married Minnie Dalessio, and lived in Scranto, PA.

If any of this info sounds familiar, please let me know.

Thanks,
Toy Franco

Franco From Coyame Mexico

venturaramosfranco — 2008-12-25 02:40:57Z

My Great Great Grandfather was Crespin Franco had 6 or 7 sons one daughter to the best of my knowledge== my Grandfather was Antonio Franco my Father was Francisco Franco
I was Born and raised in Pecos Texas
If anyuone out there can shed some more light on my family or primos if you want to cantact me my e-mail is ventura franco@hotmail.com

Re: Francos in Trinidad

trinidonna5 — 2008-09-15 20:01:44Z

Hello, My Dad was in town this weekend.(Gordon)He remembers your Mom Clare ,your Grandfather was Rodney who served in the military , right? He would be Gramma's brother. Making us second cousins. Whew!getting there!As far as we know the property that our Great gradparents had on Cadiz Rd. may still have the printery there.

Re: Francos in Trinidad

trinidonna5 — 2008-09-04 16:13:09Z

Hello! My paternal Grandmother is Rita Franco ( married to Donald Guy, now deceased)Gramma is the younger sister of Stanely. If you need any info of the Franco clan please feel free to Email me. If I can't answer eveything I will pick my Dad's brain (Gordon Guy Palm Springs Calif).He loves this stuff. He remembers more about Uncle Stanely than I do. Tara, Aunty Elizabeth's daughter lives up here just outside of Toronto.Happy hunting! trinidonna5@hotmail.com

Re: Francos in Trinidad

trinidonna5 — 2008-09-04 16:01:09Z

Ha! Small world. My paternal Grandmother IS Rita.Born Rita Lydia Franco. Married to Donald Willaim Guy (desceased) She now is living in Brampton, Ontario. What do you need to know? I am of that line so I can help out.There are TONS of Francos living in Brampton and surrounding Toronto area. Email anytime!!trinidonna5@ hotmail.com

Re: Trinidadian Franco Family

trinidonna5 — 2008-09-04 15:48:32Z

Hello. My paternal Grandmother is Rita Lydia Franco. ( married to Donald William Guy, deceased.1967?1966?) My Grandmother is one of the 15 chidren to survive to Augusta and Augustas Franco. My greatgrandfather used to own and run the"Franco Printing" company in Trinidad, probably the only on in Trinidad at the turn of the century. I myself live in Brampton Ontario and have alot of second cousins around her and in the Toronto area. Gramma mentioned a brach of Franco family that decided to move to Venuesla instead of Tinidad. Hope I could help. trinidonna5@hotmail.com