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gizzi in Brazil

gustavo_fgf — 2011-07-23 19:10:21Z

hello my name is Gustavo Gizzi live in Brazil, where we have a small part of the family and would like to know if we have some semblance of kinship.
Gustavo Gizzi carefully.

Re: Agle Gizzi b. 1900

Sojourne — 2011-07-12 12:29:30Z

Thank you a million times, you are awesome! I emailed you just a moment ago!

Re: Agle Gizzi b. 1900

tpd1787 — 2011-07-12 07:23:35Z

It took me longer than I thought it would to find it, but I have the picture ready now. I have a copy of his death certificate, his obituary, his headstone, and his social security card, too. I just don't know how to get them to you. I clicked on your username, but I don't have a paid ancestry subscription, so it won't let me contact you other than here. My email address is drob1787@gmail.com. If you'll send an email so I can get your address, I'll send the stuff right away.

Re: Agle Gizzi b. 1900

Sojourne — 2011-07-11 18:18:33Z

Thank you so much! Please tell her that I am so grateful to her to this very day! I look forward to the email!

Re: Agle Gizzi b. 1900

tpd1787 — 2011-07-11 18:02:19Z

That makes sense. I had to delete my last post, because I was asking questions you had already answered. I forgot to refresh before I started typing. Anyway, I will say hi to Mom for you, and I have a picture of Lem Keith that I will send you, as well.

Re: Agle Gizzi b. 1900

Sojourne — 2011-07-11 16:56:57Z

Can you please GIVE Donna my love and ask your mom if she has any pictures of the Keith side of the family?? Unfortunately, my Uncle Ed is the only person from that side of the family that speaks to my sister and I. We have no other connections to the family other than Donna, Ed and Uncle Wayne. I've always been very fond of Lemuel Keith but never saw a clear picture of him. I'm not even sure why because in all the stories from Grandma Faye, she didn't talk much about them.

Re: Agle Gizzi b. 1900

Sojourne — 2011-07-11 16:46:58Z

Oh, my, I love Donna! Her brother Jerry was like an uncle to me and when my dad and Jerry died in the same week, your mom was there for me. I'm still in touch with Christina and Lesa to this day.

Marcella wasn't a niece, she was actually Grandma Faye's daughter (from a different relationship) but wasn't raised as so. She was raised by our Aunt Doris who owned a store in Dow. We weren't aware of her true relation until about 10 years ago. Our family and their sense of pride... I wish it was different. Grandma Nona had two daughters through a previous marriage named Barbara and Edith and they didn't live with my grandmother either. My Uncle Ed still lives in Dow- right across the street from my Grandparents little house, that was handed down to my cousins who stripped the land of trees (making it look sad).

Such a small world! I was last in Oklahoma in 2007 and I have pictures of all of the graves of my family, including Louise, Jerry and the child's grave. I believe the name was Amy but it has been a while since I've looked at them.

Re: Agle Gizzi b. 1900

tpd1787 — 2011-07-11 16:33:23Z

My mom, Donna Roberts, is Louise Keith Smith's daughter. Grandma Louise and Aunt Faye were sisters. I spent a week with Aunt Faye a couple of times during the summer in my early teens. She was a great lady. Thank you for the information about Marcella, too. I didn't know she wasn't a child of Agle's. Was she a niece of his? I have them in the 1930 census living together in Dow, OK. The entry includes Agle Gizzi, 30, Faye, 27, Eugene, 10, and Wynona, 8.

Re: Agle Gizzi b. 1900

sojourneiam — 2011-07-11 12:47:18Z

Thank you for that information. I grew up seeing my Great Grandmother Faye almost on a daily basis because she was very close to my dad (her grandson). I also knew about the cemetery because all of my dad's family are mostly buried there, including him. I appreciate the information you did have, although, I wanted to tell you Marcella wasn't Agle's child.

Are you a relation from the Keith side or by marriage with the Browns?

Re: Agle Gizzi b. 1900

tpd1787 — 2011-07-10 10:24:23Z

Faye was my aunt. I have a little information on Agle Gizzi:
He was born Sep 26, 1900, in Oklahoma. He and Faye married on Oct 26, 1919, in Hartshorne, Pittsburg Co., OK. He died on August 18, 1950, and is buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Hartshorne, Pittsburg Co., OK. I believe that he and Faye had four children, though: Eugene Gizzi (1920-1979), Wanona L. Gizzi (1922-1997), Marcella A. Gizzi, and Alice Faye Gizzi.

Re: Vincent Gizzi

marisa6 — 2010-11-01 20:07:48Z

Hi Snowmoon

Pleased to 'meet' you. It is exciting isn't it! The Gizzi family are certainly spread around the world. I have a few different connections on my tree into the Gizzi family. My main link is through my great great great grandmother Serafina Carmina Gizzi born 1841, who according to my computer is Vincent's third cousin twice removed. (I'm glad the computer worked that out because I think I would have struggled!) I also have an interest in Vincent's father Michele due to an incident which was very well hushed up in my family. A skeleton in our closet!! Does Vincent recall his father ever having mentioned being stabbed in the leg at a wedding in Glasgow in 1890? If so I know who the perpetrator was - his cousin Loreto (Serafina's son) who was my great great grandmother's older brother. I found Loreto on a census in 1901. The secret had been so well hidden by the family that my grandmother thought her grandmother had been an only child. I have lots of the court papers and newspaper reports from the time.

The Gizzi's were from a small town called Picinisco. A wonderful gentleman by the name of Michel Vacca of Belgium has been putting together the genealogy of the town and he is very generous with his data. Through him I have details of this line back to the start of the 1600s. The website is here http://www.picinisco.net/index.php Its defintiely worth a visit and you can post there too.

Anything I can help with just ask. Its great to have amassed all of this data and to be able to share it with someone who understands the excitement!

Marisa xx

Re: Vincent Gizzi

k10snowmoon — 2010-10-31 20:22:19Z

Maybe he is 93, I don't ask directly!

He was raised by his older sisters as his parents died when

he was young. He came to the states later in life. His

sister Pasque? (Esther renamed) married a man named Elmer

Leonard. They lived in Yountville, California but never

had children. Vincent has 5 children. I have tried to get

him to write down what he knows but the book we sent him

was misspalced by them.

Re: Vincent Gizzi

k10snowmoon — 2010-10-31 20:10:12Z

Jackie & Marisa!
This is exciting! I married into this family! My Mother in laws maiden name is Ruth Gizzi. She is the oldest child of Vincent Gizzi. Vincenzo is the 11th child of the Gizzis from Italy and Scotland. Vincent is still alive. Though he may not be with us much longer. He is fine just 90! And his dear sweetheart has had alziemers too long. He has told us there is family in Uk, New Zealand and such. We have pictures of his sister (pasquelle?) (named change) Esther. Would love to here from you. Patricia is my husbands uncles, wife. Wow! Let me know!

Re: Gizzi's family in Cleveland

cgez1 — 2010-07-28 12:26:25Z

We have some Gizzi's from Cleveland. My husband is Charles Gezze (Name changes from Gizzi). His father was Charles Gezze. His parents were Alberto (1893-1948) and Rose(1899-1985) they lived and died in cleveland, ohio. I think Alberto's father is Agusto Gizzi, born about 1863 but that is sketchy. I am at a dead end with them. If I find anything else, I'll let you know. I think Alberto and Edidio were brothers.

Re: rose gizzi

kanemike — 2010-04-06 14:36:14Z

lady worked there 3 mo,if you want the record, come back gardengate54@hotmail.com

Re: rose gizzi

VioletVictoria85 — 2010-04-06 13:57:45Z

Really? I never knew she did any of that. My mom always made her sound like just a home maker. Then again that was before my mother was born.

Re: rose gizzi

kanemike — 2010-04-06 05:02:51Z

lady worked eastern air craft tarrytown ny ww11.i have her work recod .pict on record taken date of hire 5 12 1944.come back gardengate54@hotmail.com

Re: rose gizzi

VioletVictoria85 — 2010-04-06 03:19:57Z

I know this is an old post. But the person in question was my grandmother. Why were you asking about her?

Re: Vincent Gizzi

marisa6 — 2010-03-05 10:15:48Z

Hi Patricia and Jacki

Patricia - I hope you see this - it is ten years since you posted! I have been looking at my records and know this line of Gizzis back to a couple who married in 1610.

Vincent and Dominic were the children of Michele Gizzi, (born Picinisco, Italy 28 Sep 1868, and died Glasgow, Scotland 12 Aug 1922), and his wife Marie Annie Decoir (aka Decorier), born London, England c1875. They married 22 Sep 1891 at St Andrews Cathedral, Great Clyde St, Glasgow, Scotland.

The children I have for them so far are Alexander born c1893 Beith, Ayrshire, Mary c1897, Anna c1900, Dominic 18 Aug 1901, Gaetana c1906, Pasqua c1912 (all born Glasgow) and Vincent c1917 - but I don't know his birthplace.

I think (but I'm not 100% sure) that Alexander married Violet Evans. Anna may have married someone by the surname of Estero. I think her second husband was Ronald Cameron. Dominic married Agnes Connley.

Marie Annie Decoir/Decorier appears under a rainbow variety of different surnames on various censuses. She appears to be the daughter of Charles Decorier (Born Genoa c1838)and Annie Smith (born c1851, Clerkenwell, London)

Michele was the son of Giuseppe Vincenzo Gizzi (b 17 May 1836, Picinisco, died 1905 Glasgow), and Pasqua Valente (b 31 Mar 1839, Picinisco, died 1911 Glasgow). They married 25 Oct 1862 in Picinisco.

I have loads more info. I hope this is of interest.

Marisa

Re: Vincent Gizzi

marisa6 — 2010-03-04 20:09:03Z

Hi Jacki

Do you have an Aunt called Meg who lives in Australia - daughter of Agnes and Michele? If so we are related and I know your family line back a long, long way!

Marisa

Re: Vincent Gizzi

Jacqueline_Daley — 2010-03-03 04:09:05Z

Hi Patricia,

My name is Jacki Goodwin (nee Daley), my mum is Marie Gizzi
(called Mamie) we live in Wellington New Zealand. Dominick Gizzi was my grandfather born in Glasgow, lived in New Zealand since about 1960. I can remember mum and my aunties talking about family in California and I think some of your family visited here years ago. I would love to find out about this part of my family. Please feel free to email me at jackiscurtains@xtra.co.nz

Re: Peter Gizzi

tapacelli — 2010-02-01 14:40:11Z

i have researched my gizzi line in italian records and church records. i too have come across the same issue, frequently gizzi and izzo are used interchangeably in the church records especially. not a big deal, look for both spellings. they mean the same - from or out of egypt.

my great-great grandfather was also named raffaele gizzi, born in 1837 in gioia sannitica, family originally from civitella. the oldest relative i have found so far was born in 1693. unfortunately for me the church records for the period prior to 1780 have been lost or destroyed from their parish. notary records have helped some. i wish you better luck.

Re: Peter Gizzi

lcurre7 — 2010-01-26 13:10:39Z

Hi. My line resided in Hazleton, PA. Raffaele Gizzi was my great grandfather. My problem is that the name may not have been Gizzi in Italy, possibly Gizzo or Guzzi. I just keep reaching dead ends in all my research because I can't confirm the original name. Cemetary records seem to have disappeared. Raffaele was born approx. 1848 and died prior to 1912 in PA.

gizzi family from civitella

tapacelli — 2010-01-18 04:37:23Z

looking for folks who have gizzi relatives from civitella licinio, benevento area.

Re: Peter Gizzi

tapacelli — 2010-01-14 01:37:42Z

hello. i too am always trying to find my gizzi cousins who supposedly lived in the ct. area. my greatgrandmother was maria apollonia gizzi who emigrated here in 1901. my gizzi line , which i have traced to the late 1600's, also came from civitella licinio. please contact me to see if we have connections somewhere in our trees. tompriscilla@verizon.net

tom

Re: Luigi Gizzi

suzannemarie1971 — 2009-05-09 14:05:13Z

ive tried to send marisa's tree in an email, all 71 pages lol..

Re: Luigi Gizzi

lisagoudie_1 — 2009-05-09 13:03:17Z

Ok thats a great offer thanks Suzanne.

Re: Luigi Gizzi

suzannemarie1971 — 2009-05-09 13:02:14Z

let me know lisa i can always print it off and post it to you..
I may have to post mine to you or you can come down one day as well....

Re: Luigi Gizzi

lisagoudie_1 — 2009-05-09 12:58:25Z

Sorry Marisa, I have no way of opening the gedcom - thought I could but I am no computer expert and will prob wait and see if hubby can do it when he gets home!!
Thanks very much.

Re: Luigi Gizzi

suzannemarie1971 — 2009-05-09 12:49:20Z

hi ive got Marisa,
Just trying to get my head around it lol...
I have family tree maker so I will try and send you it Ive not sent it before..

Re: Luigi Gizzi

marisa6 — 2009-05-09 12:31:08Z

I've sent the email with the ged to both of you. Tell me if you don't get it in the next ten to fifteen minutes and I'll try something else.

Re: Luigi Gizzi

suzannemarie1971 — 2009-05-09 12:29:02Z

Me to Lisa, and i'm sure i promised myself to do the housework today but my hubby has gone fishing so What they dont know wont hurt lol..
This is fab it was just by chance yesterday i had a quick peek to see if there have been any posts connecting to my family and here we are..
Marisa would love to see your tree and im sure I have lots on mine you can add..

Re: Luigi Gizzi

lisagoudie_1 — 2009-05-09 12:20:52Z

No she isn't she is a scottish thoroughbred!! from the Morrison clan! But I have left my mum to deal with that family tree!! I am fascinated with my paternal Italian side for the time being!! I think its my love of the sun, wine and eating al fresco that makes me want to pursue this trail and be totally smitten with the Italian way of life! I do believe there has to be something in the genes - even if it is very watered down!!

Re: Luigi Gizzi

marisa6 — 2009-05-09 12:19:32Z

ok - gedcom it is. Winging its way around now.

Re: Luigi Gizzi

marisa6 — 2009-05-09 12:17:44Z

Not an Italian is she? There are lots of other bits of my family in Ayr and Troon.

Re: Luigi Gizzi

lisagoudie_1 — 2009-05-09 12:17:25Z

No I don't, sorry!!

Re: Luigi Gizzi

lisagoudie_1 — 2009-05-09 12:16:48Z

Suzanne, yes Ciao is hello and goodbye!! weird!!

Re: Luigi Gizzi

marisa6 — 2009-05-09 12:16:45Z

Do either of you ladies work with Family Tree Maker - because I can send that type of file or a Ged.

Re: Luigi Gizzi

lisagoudie_1 — 2009-05-09 12:15:46Z

Yes I am in Abergele, five miles from Rhyl. Wow that's funny, my maternal grandmother is from Ayr!!!
Lisa

Re: Luigi Gizzi

suzannemarie1971 — 2009-05-09 12:13:31Z

I find it so fascinating and in years to come further down the generations I dont want history and where we have come from lost for ever...
I am happy to hand over anything I have so that as many of our decendants will have the same knowledge.
My nana was named after Nicolina and yes I find it quite sweet they were all named after someone.
I will send you my tree asap and anything else...
you will have to go to Picinisco i want pictures lol
ciao for now (is ciao bye lol)

Re: Luigi Gizzi

marisa6 — 2009-05-09 12:13:11Z

I'm in Scotland - so not too far away! Just outside Glasgow to be more precise. I'm guessing you are in Wales?

Re: Luigi Gizzi

lisagoudie_1 — 2009-05-09 12:10:49Z

Sorry, Marisa where are you from and where do you live??
Just being nosey!!

Re: Luigi Gizzi

lisagoudie_1 — 2009-05-09 12:09:25Z

That would be wonderful, thankyou Marisa. Not sure if you have my direct email - lisa.goudie@btinternet.com.
And I am supposed to be studying instead of getting carried away with all this - my exams start on Wednesday - first one The making of the Italian nation!!! its fantastically interesting I have to say.
Ciao
Lisa

Re: Luigi Gizzi

marisa6 — 2009-05-09 12:06:26Z

Serafina's parents were Loreto Domenico Gizzi and Maria Cascarini.

Yes - it is addictive! I'm trying to get my computer to play ball at the moment and it is misbehaving. It won't let me export my outline decendant tree. Each time I try it crashes the program. It doesn't run too well in Vista. I'm also trying to send an email. I can send both of you a gedcom if you like. I have loads of Gizzis and I am drooling at the thought of having loads more to add!

Time for a cuppa. Thank goodness my husband is out at the football.

Re: Luigi Gizzi

suzannemarie1971 — 2009-05-09 11:59:18Z

It can get quite addictive, Marisa cant it.
I have found a cousin in america belonging to a Augusta Gizzi.
I have not yet put all the details on my tree yet can ya tell me who was Serafina's parents is giovanni and Maria?
Thanks
Suzanne

Re: Luigi Gizzi

lisagoudie_1 — 2009-05-09 11:45:22Z

I have found out more in the last 24 hours than I have in my whole life!! Thanks Suzanne. what I find interesting is the names that keep getting used in each generation. My grandmother Olinda Gizzie named her firstborne Louis Josepi (my uncle)after her father, she named her second borne Michael Angelo (my dad)after her grandfather, and my dad insisted that his son (my brother) be called Michael also!!! (my mum drew the line at the Angelo addition!!) So my great great grandfather was Michele Angelo Gizzi and my great great grandmother was Nicolina Pagliaro who originated from Picinisco. Che fantastico!!
I will certainly be going to Picinisco when I am Italy for the year in September.
If there is any more info to divulge - I am all ears.
Thanks again.
Lisa

Re: Luigi Gizzi

marisa6 — 2009-05-09 11:29:09Z

Michele Angelo Gizzi is my third cousin five times removed. Our nearest common ancestor on the male line is Giovanni Pasquale Gizzi who was born in Picinisco on 18 Mar 1698/99.

I am fascinated by the connection to Wales because my great great great grandmother - Serafina Carmina Gizzi died in Swansea in the 1870s. I had no idea of a family connection to Wales before then and figured that she must have had family there. Her married name was Palombo.

I just love finding more cousins!

Marisa xx

Re: Luigi Gizzi

suzannemarie1971 — 2009-05-09 11:28:36Z

My email if anyone wants to contact me is
suziebabea1@yahoo.co.uk

Re: Luigi Gizzi

suzannemarie1971 — 2009-05-09 11:26:11Z

Hi Marisa, Have I not contacted you in the past?
Also could you tell me who your ancestors are so I can put you in my tree and maybe we can swap notes etc...
I also have Michael Angelo marriage ceremony docs and their passport if you are intersted.
Regards
Suzanne

Re: Luigi Gizzi

marisa6 — 2009-05-09 11:18:01Z

BRILLANT! I now have you tied into my tree! Michelangelo Gizzi born 28 Apr 1859 in Picinisco. Spouse Nicolina Pagliaro. Parents Pio Giovanni Gizzi b. 06 May 1814 Picinisco (San Giuseppe) and Maria Gizzi. Pio's paternal line goes from Pio to Andrea, to Loreto, then Giovanni, Giuseppe, Giovanni, Benedetto, Domenico - and by that point you are back at around 1600. We are all related ladies!

Marisa