Urso - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Urso from Baucina, Sicily

koshea1023 — 2009-04-14 17:25:35Z

Hi David
My grandfather, Alfonso, had 2 other brothers that I know of that came thru Ellis Island -- Filippo (born 1884) and Giuseppe (born 1878). Where in the family is Vito? I know my mother had said there was a brother who wanted to come to the US with Alfonso & Filippo but he couldn't for some reason. Mom had said she remembered a photo of the brother in the house. I know there were at least 2 sisters, Antonina & Francesca that came over as well.
Alfonso had married Carmela Mercante, from Villa Frati before they came over, probably sometime in 1901/02. Their first child, Santo, was born in 1903.
Filippo married one of Carmela's, Margherita Mercante. They all settled in Northern NJ,
I don't know too much about Giuseppe except that he came over with his wife Margherita Barberia in 1902, I think, with their 2yr old son, Caligero.
Kathleen O'Shea
kaos1023@optimum.net

Re: Urso from Baucina, Sicily

BBANDDS — 2009-04-14 02:18:07Z

Hello,

Francesca Urso Pernice and Filippo Giuseppe Dispenza are two of my 2nd great grandparents.
I'm descended from Alfonso's brother Vito. Alfonso was born May 4 1876.
My research on this line has stalled and I only have information on 13 of Alfonso’s ancestors.

I don't know why but my post are now labeled anonymous.

You can email me at d_j_salvia@hotmail dot com

David

Re: Urso from Baucina, Sicily

koshea1023 — 2009-04-13 00:37:49Z

Francesco & Filippo Dispenza had a son Santo. Santo's son, Alfonso was my maternal grandfather.

Re: Lost brother

aurso31 — 2009-02-24 03:18:18Z

Hello. I am looking for my father, Joseph John Urso and from all of what you are saying, sounds as if you may be my uncle. My fathers name is Joseph John Urso Jr born in Massachusetts on or around Feb 2, 1944. I have an old phone book that belonged to him that lists the names Richard Urso with a 408 area code as well as a Rose and Rita Ferrante. Could you please tell me if I am talkng with the right family? I am looking to connect with anyone from my father's family. I have other information such as his social security number and previous addresses that can help confirm if we are lookng for the same person and may be related.

Children of Martha Louise Urso (Marty)

misscjacobi — 2009-02-05 17:28:13Z

Marty (Martha Louise Urso) was from Philadelphia and Salt Lake City. Her first marriage was to Tom Bonnie.

She had a few children, some were given up for adoption. I would like to find them, or their relatives.

I am her oldest daughter.

If she was your birth mother, or you are some relative, or just have any information about her, please respond. Maybe we can all get to know each other and our roots.

Michael R. Urso, Jr., age 84, ** Served his country during World War II, *

KENNELLYMARKA — 2008-11-16 07:03:14Z

Urso Sr., Michael R.

Michael R. Urso, Sr.
Michael R. Urso, Jr., age 84,
of Sharpsburg, on Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, beloved husband of Frances (Szymanski) Urso;
loving father of Michael (Peg), Thomas (Susan), and Marie (Russell) Simms. Son of the late Beniamino and Carmella (Costanzo) Urso. Grandfather of Michael A., Melissa, Amber, Michael R. April, Donald, and Christine; great-grandfather of Benjamin and new great-grandchild due any day.
Mike served his country during World War II and was a member of Sharpsburg Council. Mike was also a member of Sharpsburg High School Class of 1941
WPIAL Basketball Champions.
Friends and family welcomed Sunday 7 to 9 and Monday 12 to 9 at the Worrell Funeral Home, corner of Main & 9th Sts., Sharpsburg. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Madonna of Jerusalem
on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits. Published in the Erie Times-News on 11/15/2008,

Worrell Funeral Home,"

Re: Urso family

ursosergio — 2008-11-15 17:05:27Z

hello,
my name is sergio urso and i leave in france. urso family's come frm sicilia. some of them are in catane other in palerme.bye bye

Re: Finding family on line or history on Urso

patriciamccluskey — 2008-04-07 02:06:33Z

Maureen, I am also married to an Urso but one whose family lives in Connecticut, USA. His grandparents were Paulo and Giuseppa (known as Josephina to him. He was from Siracusa Sicily and came to the states in 1906 age 21. Her maiden name was Salafia and she was from Villasmunada, Siracusa Sicily in 1913 at age 16. Paulo and Josephina had 7 children Jimmy, Frank, Antonette, Toni, Sammy, Sally and Joey (who died in late teens or early twenties of heart disease).Of course their names were very Italian, except for Antonette, and were Americanized.
Not sure if this will be of any help to you but if your husband's family originated in Sicily there could be a connection. Pat

Re: Urso's in Texas

dursos — 2008-02-25 23:01:09Z

Sorry, looking for Urso's in Bryan, Texas or anywhere else in Texas.

Urso's in Texas

dursos — 2008-02-25 22:59:42Z

If anyone knows of Urso's in Bryan, I would love to hear from you. bellaurso@yahoo.com

Re: Urso, Affronto (Affronti)

dursos — 2008-02-13 23:01:17Z

did sam live in Texas?

Re: Isadore Urso

marywright24 — 2007-05-07 14:35:12Z

Lillian - I'm so excited to receive your posting. My father was taken to the New York Foundling Hospital with the name "Isadore Urso".Would like to hear more from you. A friend of mine posted my question for me and now I'm wondering if you would write to me directly at mkbrossart@yahoo.com.

Re: Isadore Urso

LillianUrsoVieira — 2007-05-05 21:34:49Z

Who gave him the name Isadore Urso. (was his father an Urso?. I have a great uncle that came to the US around 1906 to Winsted, CT. Stayed a very short time and the rumour was that it was because he got a girl pregnant and he bolted back to his wife in Italy. Eventually moving to France and settling there. Timing would have been the same.

Urso-Chapin

misscjacobi — 2007-03-22 07:03:15Z

Hi! I lost contact with my relatives, would like to re-connect. Anyone related to Martha Urso/Alma Chapin?

Marty Urso

misscjacobi — 2007-02-14 02:49:42Z

If any of Marty Urso's children or family read this, please reply.

Re: Looking for Alma Urso Chappin

2006-11-26 22:09:35Z

Re: Looking for Alma Urso Chappin

misscjacobi — 2006-11-24 06:15:57Z

Alma Chapin was my aunt and her sister Martha Louisa Urso was my mother. Does anyone know if the roots trace back to Italy? I do not have any family tree information and would sure like some.

Re: Looking for my birth mother

misscjacobi — 2006-11-24 05:39:57Z

Hi! Small world. Martha Louisa Urso was also MY mother! Would love to exchange info!

Re: Urso, Affronto (Affronti)

2006-09-18 23:02:25Z

I belive My grandfather had a brother named "Sam" His name is Dominic Urso, Colorado-New Jersey

Urso, Affronto (Affronti)

2006-09-16 02:28:35Z

I am trying to find any info on my family's genealogy. My father-in-law's grandfather was Salvatore (Sam) Urso who was married to Francesca Affronto (which later got changed to Affronti). Sam was born in 1870 and Frances in 1875 in Italy. They migrated through New Orleans and made their way to Brazos County, TX. They had eight children, Laporta, Antonio, Josephine, Mary, Philip, Lillie (Lena), Anthony, and Sara. Josie and Mary moved to Houston, but the rest lived in Bryan. Any help on Sam and Frances' parents and/or siblings would be grateful.

Re: annette grossnickle/martha urso

2006-01-11 20:09:56Z

I am related to the Chapins-Ursos. I am not familiar with those other names. But I have not done a tree either.

Re: annette grossnickle/martha urso

2006-01-08 09:33:42Z

I am an Eric Urso lokking for other relatives,My family came from italy and moved to johnstown,PA.Them relative names would be cousins of Larose,passantina and lavella,my great grandfather peter urso,married mary lavella.If this matches up please e-mail me.

Re: I'm looking for some relatives I think I have in America

2005-05-10 10:19:02Z

Hi!I don't know!!!Where do your family come from?Mine is from Calabria,Italy.I'm Italian,24 years old.Reply to my email address if you please.Thanks!

Re: urso name not right

2004-05-19 17:58:56Z

I think you are all related. My Greatgrandfathers name is Joseph Ursoy. He live in Olean ann, My Grandmothers Name Is Marie Ursoy/Mcpeak, from Olean. Mar

Re: Milly(Amelia) Urso

2004-04-30 23:53:16Z

Would still like to locate Milly. If anyone has any info please drop me an Email.

Re: Urso in Haverhill MA

2004-04-27 01:02:48Z

Hi Pat,

Thanks very much for the reply. Perhaps your husband and I share some common DNA. I appreciate the info. When I learn something more, I'll post to this news group and perhaps it will fill in some missing blanks for your family also.

Thanks again,
--Wayne

Re: Urso in Haverhill MA

2004-04-25 01:32:07Z

My husband's family comes from the same area as your family but his grandparents setteled in New britian, Conn. I find it interesting that the same names run through the family; he has an uncle salvatore (we call him sammy).
His grandfather was Paulo, grandmother Josephina.
They were supposed to have come to America from the same town you mention, returned to Sicily, then returned for good to the US.
There are a lot of Urso's in the Connecticut area my husband is from, not so far from Mass. My husband has often said his grandparents had siblings come to the states but didn't keep in touch.
Hope this is some help, if you find interesting info, keep in touch.

Re: Urso coat of arm's

2004-04-25 01:23:01Z

I have been researching my own family history and have started on my husband's. I have not been very successful with info so I would sure like to have a copy of the coat of arms to show my husband.
Thanks

Re: urso/pascuzzi

Tburgergen — 2005-05-08 14:55:07Z

marie,

if you are still dong information on Pascuzzi's email me at charnfrankie@aol.com

thanks

Charlene Pascuzzi

Re: urso/pascuzzi

Tburgergen — 2005-04-12 01:15:51Z

Maria,

Please email me at charnfrankie@aol.com. I would like to see if you have any more information on Pietro and Katie Pascuzzi. I am trying to do family tree and can not find any of them on ancestry. Thanks

Charlene Pascuzzi wife of
Frank Pascuzzi

Obit: Richard G. Urso

Obit_Lady — 2005-06-12 16:32:37Z

Urso, Richard G.
beloved husband of Joanne (nee Franczyk), loving father of Lisa, Lana and Richie, fond brother of Katherine (Guy) Squeo and Chuckie (Sharon). Visitation Monday, 2 to 9 p.m. at Salerno's Galewood Chapels, 1857 N. Harlem. Family and friends will gather on Tuesday, at 9:30 a.m. at our Lady of Pompeii Shrine, 1224 W. Lexington for a 10 a.m. Mass of The Resurrection with Procession to follow to Mt. Carmel Cemetery. 773-889-1700

Appeared in the Chicago (IL) Sun-Times on April 21, 2003.
No relation to the deceased.

Re: urso name not right

seaportcowboy — 2004-05-14 23:48:04Z

I know of the Ursoys, from Italy Gina, My great Grandfathers Name is Joseph Ursoy, from Italy.
Email me at Cobra9909@Yahoo.com
Mary Mcpeak

Re: urso name not right

seaportcowboy — 2004-05-14 23:45:46Z

Hi, my name is Mary, I am related to you. My grandmothers names was Marie . Oh my god You are related to me dude. My Great grandfathers Name Is joseph, My grandmather had, brother named Everett. She Married Jerry H. Mcpeak, who is my Grand Dad. Kool, If you want to contact me. You can Email me at Cobra9909@Yahoo.com
You are definetly related. My dad is Jerry H. Mcpeak, Ursoy from Olean, Is my Great Grand Father. My Grand mother Marie lived on Irving street, 127, I think. Write me back

Re: Urso in Haverhill MA

WayneUrso — 2004-04-12 15:13:13Z

As a follow-up. I believe that these Ursos are from Siracusa, Sicily.

Urso in Haverhill MA

WayneUrso — 2004-04-12 15:11:15Z

Hi,

I'm trying to track down the Urso family history. The Ursos that I'm researching are originally from Sicily and settled in Haverhill, Massachusetts. My father's name is Rosario. He had a brother Salvatore (Sam), and two sisters; Josephina (Josie, Josephine) and Maria (Mary).

I believe that my father's parents were named Corrado and Grace (Grazio), who lived on RIver Street in Haverhall, and later moved to South Elm Street in Bradford. I believe that both Corrado and Grace are buried in St. Patrick's cemetary in Haverhill.

I believe that my grandparents arrived in America some time around 1911-1912.

Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks,
--Wayne Urso

Isadore Urso

marywright24 — 2006-11-16 02:20:54Z

My father was Isadore Urso and was born in NY City (as far as I know) on March 21,1908. He was taken to the NY Foundling Hospital on April 3, 1908 by a woman who gave her name as Mrs. Parker. She claimed he had been abandoned by his mother. My father rode the Orphan Train to ND in 1912 and was "indentured" to Michael and Mary (Mayme) Costello, who changed his name to Jay C. Costello and raised him as their own child. The New York Foundling Hospital tells me they were unable to obtain a birth certificate because his mother's name was not known. This is the extent of my knowledge of my father's life/ancestry prior to coming to ND. Would appreciate any information anyone can give me.

Re: information on the name Urso

Babs_Eade — 2004-03-11 23:36:36Z

James, do you have a Fernando Urso in your family tree? I am looking for Clara Borrows born 1852 in Derbyshire England. She married Fernando Urso, they were living in Washington DC in 1880. Clara had a brother William living in New York and brothers over here in London; one of which was James.

Re: I'm looking for some relatives I think I have in America

Boringdays5038 — 2005-04-14 01:01:53Z

I am a young teen just looking for possible relatives over in Italy and I was wondering if you or your family might possibly have been related to a Lire Coniglio. If you could help me, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you, bye.

Re: information on the name Urso

LillianUrsoVieira — 2006-05-02 03:12:10Z

jim, I have been researching my Father's family history for a little while and found that my great uncle Sebastiano Urso who ultimately ended up living in France, originally left Sicily, and emigrated to the United States in 1906. He had gone to stay in Connecticut but I don't know how long he stayed, he eventually went back to Sicily because he got a girl pregnant and did not want any responsibilities. Since your dad was born in 1907 and lived in an orphanage, I thought I would see if there is any connection?

Re: ancestors

LillianUrsoVieira — 2006-05-02 03:12:10Z

Was Carl born in New England, possibly CT. I ask because my great uncle that came over from Sicily in 1906 apparantly went back to Italy abruptly because he got a girl pregnant?

Urso and Gallo

LillianUrsoVieira — 2006-05-02 03:12:10Z

I am looking for some information on my father's side of the family. My grandfather Salvatore Urso, born around 1890 in Floridia, Sicily had three brothers, One Giuseppe Urso, died young and had only one child who recently died in West Hartford, CT. One supposedly left Italy and went to Egypt (Concetto Urso) no-one has heard from him since, I have some leads that he may have emigrated to Australia after Egypt. The other one, Sebastiano Urso, came to the US in 1906, got a woman pregnant in CT. He was only 20 and took off back to Italy. He then went on to have three children I believe illigetimately because the children go by the name gallo, Ninetta Gallo Sayag, Concetto Gallo and Constantino Gallo.

Ninetta and Concetto are both deceased and never had any children, I am looking for any descendants of Constantino, do not know what happened to him, he was last known living in France or Morocco. I also would be curious to know if any child was born to an URSO in 1906 or 1907 in the US probably in CT or close to that could be Sebastiano's child. And also if anyone has any info Concetto Urso that went to Egypt please let me know.

FYI: My great grandparents were Concetto Urso married to Antonina Adorno.

Re: Urso and Gallo

LillianUrsoVieira — 2006-05-02 03:12:10Z

Lisa,
I have not yet done extensive research on my father's side yet as I am working on My mother's side from Lentini, Sicily. My Dad's side is from Floridia and all I have so far on my great-grandmother is that her father was Giuseppe Adorno and her mother was Carmela Gallito. Both from Floridia. Interestingly enough my great uncle Sebastiano Urso came to the US in 1906 or 1907 for a short while, went to stay with friends in Winsted, CT.

The story goes, he got someone pregnant there and left the country immediately. That is all I know. Keep in touch as I will eventually be doing alot more extensive research on the Adorno's through Floridia's films at the local mormon church. I can be e-mailed directly at urso-vieiral@espn.com

Re: Looking for Alma Urso Chappin

staymaxzor — 2006-04-07 02:24:48Z

I belive I am related to her too, through the somerset New Jersy, Urso's and Carfagno's.

Re: Urso

staymaxzor — 2006-04-02 19:09:01Z

This may a duplicate responce if so I appoligize, my mothers name is Ruth. My E-mail is staymaxzor@aol.com love ta chat

Re: DOMINICK URSO

staymaxzor — 2006-04-02 16:52:26Z

Hi My Grand-fathers Name was Domenico Urso, of Italy. He arrived into the U.S. @ New York, 1889, as per Sensus search. This is correct due to Childrens names ie: aunts uncle's. If this matches any of your searches, I'd love to exchange notes. My E-mail is staymaxzor@aol.com

I am Ruth's youngest son. Lucy and Mike Carfagno were my aunt and uncle, as were Joe, Oliver and Larry Mike passed last year. respond if you'd likeat staymaxor @aol.com

Urso Dominico

staymaxzor — 2006-04-02 16:35:24Z

My Granfather, known as Dominic came to the USA on June 28 1889 aboard the ship Bolivia from naples, trieste, Italy. He resided in Adam County, Colorado married to Jeannie Giannini and had four chidren, Lucy, Joseph, Oliver,Ruth, Lawrence. Anyone connected?

RE: information on Martha Louisa Urso

staymaxzor — 2006-05-22 00:00:51Z

Maybe I can help. My mother's maiden name was Urso, from New Jersey. Her fathers name was Dominic. We live in Maryland?

annette grossnickle/martha urso

misscjacobi — 2006-11-24 05:39:57Z

Please e-mail me with your new email address! Need to talk!

Re: annette grossnickle/martha urso

misscjacobi — 2006-11-24 05:39:57Z

correction to e-mail address: misscjacobi@yahoo.com

Re: urso name not right

allencountylibrary — 2005-10-27 20:23:14Z

Joseph: I am doing research on the Ursoy name. I too thought Urso might be Ursoy's name in Italy. He was born in 1859 according to the 1900 census. It shows he was from Italy by doesn't say where. It also says he immigrated into the U.S. in 1883. I was at the Allen County Library in Ft. Wayne when I found this out. It is supposed to be the 2nd leading place on Geneology (behind Salt Lake City's Mormon Church facility ( I was there too)). spisconski@aol.com