Chapter 15. Linda Ferraro and her Ancestors
“John Ullian and Linda Ferraro: Roots and Legacy www.Ullian.org March 2018”
Summary
(Anna) Linda Ferraro was born on 8 May 1895 in San Giorgio di Perlena, Vicenza, Italy. She was the third child of Francesco Giuseppe Ferraro and Catterina Villanova. Linda’s paternal ancestry line (with birth dates) is Pietro (about 1730), to Francesco (about 1757) and wife Lucia Favero, to Giovanni (20 Apr 1786) and wife Lucia Baron (9 Sep 1793), to Antonio (22 Feb 1826) and wife Anna Maria Guerra (12 Oct 1829), to Francesco Giuseppe (2 Sep 1870) and wife Catterina Villanova (17 Sep 1871), to Linda.
(ANNA) LINDA FERRARO ULLIAN
(1895-1929)
Anna Linda Ferraro was born on 8 May 1895 in San Giorgio di Perlena, Vicenza, Veneto, Italy.
Anna Linda Ferraro was born on 8 May 1895 in San Giorgio di Perlena, Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. Her parents were Francesco Giuseppe Ferraro and Catterina Villanova. In the U.S. she was known as Linda, her father as Frank J., and her mother as Catherine. In Italy, her mother’s first name was also spelled as Catarina and Caterina, but Catterina is used in her church records.
This map of northern Italy includes the city of Vicenza (capital of the province of Vicenza) and Venezia [Venice]
This map
of part of the province of Vicenza shows San Giorgio di Perlena, Salcedo,
and
other towns relevant to the Ullian and Ferraro Families.
[See also the maps in Chapter 1.]
Record (above) and Research Notes (below) from My Italian Family, LLC
Anna-Linda Ferraro daughter of Francesco Giuseppe son of Antonio and of Catterina Villanova daughter of Sebastiano was born at 2 a.m. on 8 May 1895. Godfather was Antonio Poletto son of Pellegrino while the godmother was Angela Gobbo wife of Antonio Marchioretto both domiciled in this parish.
Linda arrived in the U.S. on 1 Nov 1920 from Genova [Genoa] on the S.S. Regina d’Italia along with her father Francesco [Frank] Ferraro (age 49), mother Catarina [Catterina, Catherine] Villanova (age 48), brother Sebastiano [Gino] (age 18), and brother Sereno (age 6). Linda is listed on line 14 of the ship manifest.
Linda Ferraro and Family on the S.S. Regina d’Italia Ship Manifest – first page
[From Ancestry.com]
Linda Ferraro and Family in the S.S. Regina d’Italia Ship Manifest – second page
[From Ancestry.com]
Miss “Lena” [elsewhere in the document Linda] Ferraro of Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, age 25, and John Ullian of Glencoe, Cook, Illinois, age 29, were married 7 Dec 1920 – only 36 days after her arrival in the U.S. The marriage license was dated 6 Dec 1920. Witnesses were Antonio Gasparini and Lina Gasparini.
John and Linda (Ferraro) Ullian’s Marriage License
We know very little about Linda, other than what the 3 pictures we have of her show (2 earlier in this chapter and the photo of the family in Chapter 16) and the description of her in the ship manifest. The manifest lists her and virtually everyone else on the page as being in good health with brown complexion, hair, and eyes. She is listed as being 5’5” tall – but almost everyone on that page is listed as between 5’5” and 5’7” tall – so her description might not be accurate.
Linda and John married only 36 days after she arrived in the U.S., Unfortunately we have no information about how Linda and John became aware of each other and decided to marry. We wonder whether Linda and John or at least their families knew each other in Italy, and whether their families were in some way involved in arranging the marriage. John’s discharge from the Army was at Camp Grant, in Rockford IL, which is where Linda’s brother Virginio lived, and her family’s immigration destination. Perhaps John and Virginio knew each other there.
John and Linda had 6 children: Mary Katherine, John Anthony, Livia Agnes, Gino Frank, Joseph Francis, and Virginia Alice. Virginia Alice died on 15 Mar 1929 of complications from spina bifida and is buried with her mother. With 5 children born over less than 5 years and 2 months, and a sixth born with spina bifida 1˝ years later, Linda would have had a very busy life caring for her family.
Linda died on 13 Apr 1929 of pneumonia and chronic myocarditis while the family lived at 692 Central Ave., Highland Park, Lake, Illinois. She is buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Northbrook, Lake, Illinois, with Virginia in the same plot. John is buried alongside them.
Linda’s Tombstone Standing – about 1950 John’s and Linda’s Tombstones - Leveled
Burial of Linda Ferraro Ullian.
John Ullian is holding Joseph; other Ullian children are along the coffin.
Sacred Heart Cemetery - 16 Apr 1929
Virginio Ferraro (standing at the head of coffin), mother Catherine Ferraro, John Ferraro, Gino Ferraro, Narcisco Ferraro, John Ullian holding son Joseph and the Ullian children in front of John: Livia (top of head below young Joseph), Gino, John [this was his 6th birthday], and Mary Ullian. The man to the right of John Ullian is Sereno Ferraro. [Perhaps Linda’s father Frank Ferraro took the photo.]
[See Chapter 7 for more information on Linda and her family in 1919-1929.]
Linda Ferraro’s Ancestors
The ancestry of Linda Ferraro presented here is based on information provided through a contract arranged by Linda Wysocki with My Italian Family, LLC, for researching primary records in Italy, chiefly church and civil records in San Giorgio di Perlena, VI.
GENERATION 1
Pietro1 Ferraro had the following child:
i. Francesco2 Ferraro was born about 1757. He married Lucia Favero.
GENERATION 2
Francesco2 Ferraro (Pietro1) was born about 1757. He married Lucia Favero. They had the following child:
i. Giovanni3 Ferraro was born 20 Apr 1786 in Breganze, VI. He married Lucia Baron 23 Feb 1813 in Breganze, VI, daughter of Marco Baron and Maria Libero. She was born 9 Sep 1793 in Breganze, VI.
GENERATION 3
Giovanni3 Ferraro (Francesco2, Pietro1) was born 20 Apr 1786 in Breganze, VI. He married Lucia Baron 23 Feb 1813 in Breganze, VI, daughter of Marco Baron and Maria Libero. She was born 9 Sep 1793 in Breganze, VI.
Research notes for Giovanni: BAPTISM: No. 39, Year 1789, Church of Santa Maria Assunta, Breganze, VI. Godfather Giambattista Sartori. MARRIAGE: Year 1813, Church of Santa Maria Assunta, Breganze, VI. Giovanni, son of Francesco Ferraro (son of the late Pietro) born and domiciled in Breganze and Lucia daughter of the late Marco Baron born and domiciled in Breganze were married. Witnesses: Cleric Don Matteo Motti and Gio Batta Sciglere, both parishioners.
Research notes for Lucia Baron: BAPTISM: No. 20, Year 1793, Church of Santa Maria Assunta, Breganze, VI. Godfather: Gio son of the late Luca Loreggio.
Their children:
i. Francesco Ferraro was born 7 p.m. on 27 Nov 1826 in Breganze, VI.
Research notes for Francesco: BAPTISM: Year 1813, Church of Santa Maria Assunta, Breganze, VI. Godparents were Giacomo Pollin son of the late Andrea, and Anna wife of Vincenzo Zanetterolo.
ii. Lucia Ferraro was born at 5 a.m. on 15 Jan 1815 in Breganze, VI. She died before 1818 in Breganze, VI.
Research notes for Lucia Ferraro: BAPTISM: No. 28, Year 1815, Church of Santa Maria Assunta, Breganze, VI. Godparents were Stefano Badin son of the late Lorenzo, and Orsola widow of Mario Baron now wife of Francesco Salin.
iii. Lucia Ferraro was born at 2 a.m. on 12 Oct 1818 in Breganze, VI.
Research notes for Lucia Ferraro: BAPTISM: 1818, Church of Santa Maria Assunta, Breganze, VI. Godfather was Gio Battista Sperotto son of the late Giuseppe.
iv. Marco Ferraro was born at 10 p.m. on 26 May 1821 in Breganze, VI. He died before 1823 in Breganze, VI.
Research notes for Marco Ferraro: BAPTISM: No. 75, Year 1821, Church of Santa Maria Assunta, Breganze, VI. Godparents were Francesco Carolo son of Giuseppe, and Domenica Giunta wife of Antonio Battistello.
v. Marco Ferraro was born at 7 p.m. on 20 Nov 1823 in Breganze, VI.
Research notes for Marco Ferraro: BAPTISM: No. 57, Year 1823, Church of Santa Maria Assunta, Breganze, VI. Godparents were Giovanni Poli son of Bartolo, and Anna Nicoli daughter of Pietro, wife of Giuseppe Zobbo son of the late Batta
vi. Antonio4 Ferraro (Giovanni3, Francesco2, Pietro1) was born 22 Feb 1826 in Breganze, VI. He married Anna Maria Guerra 7 Feb 1850 in Breganze, VI, daughter of Pietro Guerra and Giovanna Guata. She was born 12 Oct 1829 in Breganze, VI. She died 6 Aug 1876 in San Giorgio di Perlena, VI.
vii. Giovanni Ferraro was born at 1 a.m. on 6 Mar 1829 in Breganze, VI. He died before 1830 in Breganze, VI.
Research notes for Marco Ferraro: BAPTISM: No. 25, Year 1829, Church of Santa Maria Assunta, Breganze, VI. Godparents were Bortolo Lovison son of the late Sebastiano and Angela Gasparotto of Antonio wife of Angelo Moresco.
viii. Giovanni Ferraro was born at 5 p.m. on 19 May 1830 in Breganze, VI.
Research notes for Marco Ferraro: BAPTISM: No. 503, Year 1830, Church of Santa Maria Assunta, Breganze, VI. Godparents were Girolama Luggia son of Sebastiano and Domenica Grazian daughter of the late Francesco, wife of Antonio Gobbo.
GENERATION 4
Antonio4 Ferraro (Giovanni3, Francesco2, Pietro1) was born 22 Feb 1826 in Breganze, VI. He married Anna Maria Guerra 7 Feb 1850 in Breganze, VI, daughter of Pietro Guerra and Giovanna Guata. She was born at 1 a.m. on 12 Oct 1829 in Breganze, VI. She died 6 Aug 1876 in San Giorgio di Perlena, VI.
Research notes for Antonio Ferraro: BAPTISM: No. 21, Year 1826, Church of Santa Maria Assunta, Breganze, VI. Godparents were Antonio Ghirirdello son of the late Batta and Lorenza di Magre’ now wife of Giammaria Zarapon son of the late Antonio. MARRIAGE: No. 15, Year 1850, Church of Santa Maria Assunta, Vicenza, VI. Antonio Ferraro son of Giovanni and of Anna Maria Guerra daughter of Pietro were married. Witnesses: Gaetano Lobba and Francesco Zain.
Research notes for Anna Maria Guerra: BAPTISM: No. 113, Year 1829, Church of Santa Maria Assunta, Breganze, VI. Godparents were Girolama Salia son of the late Giacomo and Domenica Guata wife of Antonio Sattabello. She was 47 years old when she died at 11 a.m. 6 Aug 1876. She was buried in the cemetery of this parish.
Their children:
i. Lucia Ferraro was born at 7 a.m. on 13 Nov 1850 in San Giorgio di Perlena, VI. She died 24 Nov 1850 in San Giorgio di Perlena, VI.
Research notes for Lucia Ferraro: Godparents were GioBatta Lanazzo son of the late Giovanni and Maria Maddalena Viero wife of Antonio Lubian both from Breganze, farmers.
ii. Giovanni Ferraro was born at 11 a.m. on 10 Nov 1851 in San Giorgio di Perlena, VI. He died 12 Apr 1877 in San Giorgio di Perlena, VI.
Research notes for Giovanni Ferraro: Godparents were Marco Mipiagia son of the late Girolamo from Breganze and Maria Lanaro wife f Stefano Gobbo from Mason, farmers.
iii. Lucia Ferraro was born at 8 a.m. on 7 Oct 1853 in San Giorgio di Perlena, VI.
Research notes for Lucia Ferraro: Godparents were Allesandro Lazzarotto son of the late Lazzaro and Maria Lazzarotto daughter of Antonio from San Giorgio di Perlena.
iv. Pietro Ferraro was born at 11 a.m. on 17 Apr 1857 in San Giorgio di Perlena, VI.
Research notes for Pietro Ferraro: Godparents were Giovanni Poli son of Giovanni domiciled in Breganze and Maria Ferraro daughter of the late Giovanni domiciled in Sarcedo.
v. Antonio Ferraro was born at 9 p.m. on 11 Jul 1859 in San Giorgio di Perlena, VI. He died on 8 Nov 1928 in San Giorgio di Perlena, VI.
Research notes for Pietro Ferraro: The entry read “Antonio son of Giovanni” while it should have read “Antonio son of Antonio.” Godfather: Bortolo
vi. Giovanna Ferraro was born at 9 a.m. on 3 Feb 1862 in San Giorgio di Perlena, VI.
Research notes for Giovanna Ferraro: Godfather was Francesco Ghirardoni from this parish.
vii. Maria Ferraro was born at 1 a.m. on 29 Nov 1864 in San Giorgio di Perlena, VI.
Research notes for Maria Ferraro: Godparents were Ferdinando Gastaldi from Breganze and Margherita Guerra from Mure.
viii. Marco Ferraro was born at 12 p.m. on 26 May 1867 in San Giorgio di Perlena, VI. He died on 12 Apr 1877 in San Giorgio di Perlena, VI.
Research notes for Marco Ferraro: Godparents were Giovanni Maltaovo son of Domenico and Chiara Rossi in Lazzarotto both from this parish.
ix. Francesco Giuseppe5 Ferraro (Antonio4, Giovanni3, Francesco2, Pietro1) was born at 2 p.m. on 2 Sep 1870 in San Giorgio di Perlena, VI. He married Caterina Villanova on 3 Jul 1891 in San Giorgio di Perlena, VI, daughter of Sebastiano Villanova and Lucia Maria Mascarello. She was born on 17 Sep 1871 in Mure di Molvena, VI.
GENERATION 5
Francesco Giuseppe5 Ferraro (Antonio4, Giovanni3, Francesco2, Pietro1) was born at 2 p.m. on 2 Sep 1870 in San Giorgio di Perlena, VI. He married Caterina Villanova on 3 Jul 1891 in San Giorgio di Perlena, VI, daughter of Sebastiano Villanova and Lucia Maria Mascarello. She was born on 17 Sep 1871 in Mure di Molvena, VI.
Research notes for Francesco Giuseppe Ferraro: BAPTISM: Godparents were Francesco Ferraro son of the late Giovanni from this parish and Anna Gualla in Zan from Breganze. Rosa Rossi from Breganze was the midwife. MARRIAGE: 3 Jul 1891 Francesco Giuseppe Ferraro son of Antonio and of the late Anna Maria Guerra born in this parish on 2 Sep 1870 and here domiciled, catholic, farmer and single, married Catterina Villanova daughter of the late Sebastiano and of Lucia Maria Mascarello born in Mure on 17 Sep 1871 and domiciled in this town when she was a girl (fanciulla), catholic, single, care taker. Witnesses: Giovanni Poli son of the late Marco and Basilio Picotto.
Their children:
i. Virginio Antonio Ferraro was born at 5:30 a.m. on 15 Nov 1891 in San Giorgio di Perlena, VI.
Research notes for Virginio Antonio Ferraro: Godfather was Giovanni Marazzato son of Antonio.
ii. Giovanni Ferraro was born at 11 a.m. on 11 Aug1893 in San Giorgio di Perlena, VI.
iii. Anna Linda6 Ferraro (Francesco Giuseppe5,Antonio4, Giovanni3, Francesco2, Pietro1) was born at 2 a.m. on 8 May 1895 in San Giorgio di Perlena, VI.
Research notes for Lucia Ferraro: Godparents were Antonio Poletto son of Pellegrino and Angela Gobbo wife of Antonio Marchioretto both domiciled in this parish.
iv. Narciso Ferraro was born at 8 p.m. on 9 Oct 1896 in San Giorgio di Perlena, VI.
Research notes for Narciso Ferraro: He was baptized at home by the priest because they feared for his life. Godmother was Lucia Maria Mascarello wife of Giovanni Berton. The blessing was performed in the church on 2 Nov 1896.
v. Ida Lucia Ferraro was born at 10 p.m. on 14 Mar 1898 in San Giorgio di Perlena, VI. She married (1) Giuseppe Dal Basso [Dal Dosso] 23 Feb 1914 in Salcedo, VI; (2) Giuseppe Dal Ponte 28 Mar 1936 in Salcedo, VI.
Research notes for Ida Lucia Ferraro: Godparents were Francesco Salbego son of the late Marco domiciled in Salcedo, and Antonia Lucchini of Breganze.
vi. Lino Felice Ferraro was born 11 Mar 1900 in San Giorgio di Perlena, VI. He died 15 Mar 1900 in San Giorgio di Perlena, VI.
vii. Sebastiano Borgia Ferraro was born at 5 p.m. on 28 Feb 1902 in San Giorgio di Perlena, VI.
Research notes for Sebastiano Borgia Ferraro: Godparents were Lorenzo Leverda sone of the late Giovanni from this parish, and Orsola Capozza wife of Antonio Villanova domiciled in Salcedo.
viii. Lidia Ferraro was born at 10 a.m. on 28 May 1904 in San Giorgio di Perlena, VI.
Research notes for Lidia Ferraro: Godfather was Gio Battistta Berton son of Antonio from this parish.
[Note: Birth records for Sabina, Alfredo, and Sereno were not found by My Italian Family, LLC, in their search of birth records in Breganze, VI – the records are believed to have been lost in a municipal building fire in Fara Vicentino, VI. The basic information below is from other sources.]
ix. Sabina Ferraro was born in 1906, and died in 1918.
x. Alfredo Ferraro was born in 1910, and died in 1918.
xi. Sereno Ferraro was born in 1913, and died in 1970.