Grande - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Shirks

mudmanrv — 2012-02-14 21:21:58Z

I'm researching for my wife. She is/was a Shirks. She has living family in Jonesville, VA. We are interested because the Shirks in that area supposedly have some full-blooded native American Indian in their ranks. My wife certainly has the complection, though only 1/4 or 1/8th at best.

Names I'm looking for are a James Franklin Shirks Jr. and Sr. or Frank Shirks - as the jr. apparently changed his name to Frank. Anything in the area of Meigs county as well.

Doris A. Grande, age 87, Born in Erie,pa,daughter of the late William T. and Adessa Mae (Shepard) Coverdale.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2011-12-27 15:42:14Z

Doris A. Grande, age 87,
formerly of West 31st Street and Niagara Village,
passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011,
at the residence of her daughter.
Born in Erie,pa, on January 2, 1924, she was a daughter of the late William T. and Adessa Mae (Shepard) Coverdale. She was a graduate of McKean Joint High School. Doris retired in 1989 from Saint Vincent Health Center, where she worked in the dietary department for twenty years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church and Altar Society, and enjoyed gardening, needlepoint, baking and cooking. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Grande, in 1996, a son, Charles Michael Grande, in 1989, and two brothers, James and Edward Coverdale. Survivors include a son, William J. Grande, wife Barbara, of Millcreek; a daughter, Jean Hoover, husband Robert, of Harborcreek; four grandchildren, Michael Grande, Andrea Brinkley, husband Dr. Samuel Brinkley, Brenda and Jennifer Hoover; a great-granddaughter, Adessa Hoover; a sister, Dorothy Critchfield, of Erie; a sister-in-law, Nancy Coverdale; and several nieces and nephews. Calling Thursday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Brugger Funeral Homes and Crematory, 1595 West 38th Street at Greengarden Boulevard, and may attend a service there Friday at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in Erie County Memorial Gardens.
( Erie Times-News on December 21, 2011 )

Re: Guisseppe GRANDE bc1840 Palermo IT

Minda81673 — 2011-07-29 21:10:26Z

I know this post is old, but I could not help noticing that you had the name Grande and then Palermo. My name is Melinda and my maiden name is Palermo. My father was the son of Agatha Garruppo from Patchogue, NY, whose mother was Phoebe Perri, whose mother was Maria Grande...whew!!! Hope I wrote that in order! Anyway, it turns out that Maria Grande is my great-great grandmother.....but I don't know if she had any brothers or sisters. Just looking for information on cousins I might still have in Patchogue, NY.

Thanks, Melinda

Re: NILS EDVARDSEN GRANDE, b. 1879.

liadiva86 — 2011-06-02 14:54:04Z

Nils Edvardsen Grande was my great grandfather. his son, Henry Lydor Grande was my grandfather. they did come over from norway!

Re: Shirks

CaseyShirks — 2011-04-02 22:58:26Z

my fathers grandfather is also sam shirks from east tennessee. his family still lives there. did you ever find out any info on him?

Re: The Grande Family heritage

czubor — 2011-02-12 05:21:15Z

Hi I am related to the Grandes to I am finding a lot of information on ancientfaces.com and footnote, that way if you get a census report it might tell you.

The Grande Family heritage

GazetteLtd — 2011-02-08 01:06:38Z

My name is James Charles Grande. My father who passed December 7th 1977 was named Charles James Grande. He was a first generation italian american born in USA in the Year 1925. I am searching for his father my grandfather whose name was Peter (or Pedro) Grande and whose wife was Carmella. Both were born in Italy.

Re: Grande Family (italian)

czubor — 2011-01-22 06:17:03Z

Hi Jennifer, does your grandmother remember how many sisters and brothers that her mother had. My grandfather and your great grandmother Mary were sister and brother, but I have no knowledge of anymore great aunts or uncles. Anything you could do would make me very happy.

You could contact me at czubor@sbcglobal.net

Also could you ask your grandmother if my grandfather Pasquale had any children with his second wife Adela. My grandmother dies around 1932-1935

Thank You

Re: Grande Family (italian)

czubor — 2010-05-24 19:45:29Z

Virginia was my dads 1st cousin. Her husbands name is Carmen (Iggy) haven't heard from them. Virgina's mother and my dads father were sister and brother. Is there anything that anyone could tell me about the Mancione family. You can email me at czubor@sbcglobal.net. My dad married Catherine Mancione. I could remember as a kid visiting them and seeing them later in life. Are you Carmen Jr.'s daughter. camille mancione zubor. I have a sister named Catherine

Re: GRANDE FAMILY

czubor — 2010-05-22 21:18:29Z

I was just talking to my cousin Angela. She told me that my grandfather Pasquale Mancione had a sister named Mary who married an Angelo Grande. My father Mario Mancione was first cousins with Virginia, Carmella, Gloria, Clara and Angelo. My fathers siblings were Anna, Joseph, Anthony and Grace, also 2 of his sisters who at the age of 3 and 6 one of the girls was named Mary, and I don't remember the other sisters name. Pls send me an email we are probable related. I know at one time when I was young 2 cousins one from Canada named Mario and one from New York, I think his name was Peter. Pls write me at czubor@sbcglobal.net

Re: GRANDE FAMILY

czubor — 2010-05-22 04:17:22Z

Hi, I don't know if my grandfather Pasquale Mancione had a sister named Mary. I do know that my father Medio Mancione had a sister who died at the age of 3 or 6 was named Mary. Do you know Iggy and Virginia Grande. You could write me back on my email czubor@sbcglobal.net.

Camille Zubor

Re: NILS EDVARDSEN GRANDE, b. 1879.

petemcdonald — 2010-05-07 04:51:17Z

I don't have any information on your Grande people, I suggest that you contact my 6th cousin in Oslo Anne Hildrum at ann@hildrum.net who may well have more data. If this address and her website www.hildrum.net are out of date you can try
Anne Hildrum, Fossumberget 50, 0983 Oslo, Norway. Give her my best if you make contact.

Pete McDonald
Moraga, CA

Re: NILS EDVARDSEN GRANDE, b. 1879.

jdedwards31 — 2010-04-11 21:57:01Z

I am looking for relatives of Reidar Grande and Svanhild Karlotte Borgos Grande of Norway. Their children were:Sverre, Randi, John, Jorunn, and Sylvi.
Can anyone help me? Svanhild Karlotte Borgos Grande was born 29 October 1905 is Oknes, Vesteraalen, Nordland, Norway and died 10 December 1985. This would be most helpful.

Francis J. Grande, 85, born,in Trafford, a son of the late Patsy and Theresa (Rosella) Grande.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2010-03-13 05:34:39Z

Francis J. Grande
Southwest Greensburg
Formerly of Trafford
Francis J. Grande, 85, of Southwest Greensburg, formerly of Trafford, died Thursday, March 11, 2010, in Westmoreland Manor, Hempfield Township. He was born Sept. 11, 1924, in Trafford, a son of the late Patsy and Theresa (Rosella) Grande. Prior to retirement, he had been employed by U.S. Steel Research in Monroeville. He was a member of St. Bruno Catholic Church, South Greensburg, and a former member of St. Regis Catholic Church, Trafford. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, and a member of the American Legion. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Dominic, Anthony and Joseph Grande. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn E. (Kromer) Grande; a son, James S. Grande and his wife, Annette, of Dallas, Texas; two daughters, Anita M. Svetkovich and her husband, Joseph, of Greensburg, and Christine M. Carter, of Cochranton; four grandchildren, Nicholas Grande, Andrea Grande, Cara Svetkovich and her fiance Jon Sowers, and Lydia Svetkovich; a brother, Carmen Grande, of Trafford; a sister, Gloria Drost and her husband, Edward, of Trafford; and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the LEO M. BACHA FUNERAL HOME INC., 516 Stanton at Green streets, Greensburg. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Regis Catholic Church, Trafford, with the Rev. James D. Tringhese as celebrant. Interment will follow in Good Shepherd Cemetery with full military honors accorded by the VFW Post 33 Honor Guard. www.bachafuneralhomeinc.com.

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Re: NILS EDVARDSEN GRANDE, b. 1879.

liadiva86 — 2009-09-14 13:53:05Z

i will send you an e-mail with the info i do have, i am in the process of getting more info.

thanks!

Re: NILS EDVARDSEN GRANDE, b. 1879.

ahildrum — 2009-09-02 15:47:34Z

Hi, Why don't you email at ahildrum@gmail.com

Since we might getting into living people here I don't want to post or ask you your father and grandfather's name here.

I do know one of his grandchildren did have Nils as a middle name, and may be that is your father. I believe quite a few of the children lived in Wisconsin.

Anne

Re: NILS EDVARDSEN GRANDE, b. 1879.

liadiva86 — 2009-09-02 15:36:47Z

saw your post, i may be a descendant of his, my fathers family came over from Norway, i dont know what my great grandfathers first name was but my fathers middle name is nils and i know he is named after his grandfather.

Sigrid Elaine Grande Jamestown North Dakota

actonyhill — 2008-03-26 07:36:47Z

I have a book with Sigrid Elaine Grande's address label on the inside flyleaf. There is also an inscription: "From Salky - birthday '42" on another front page. The book is a first edition (1942) of "From Ambush to Zig-Zag" by Alexander Sturm [published by Charles Scribner's Sons]. I would be happy to return the book to a family member if any such would be interested in having it.

Re: Gilbert Bernard Grande

BlueIwomen — 2007-08-28 13:47:41Z

Thanks for the info. My grandmother was Grace Ellen Grande daughter of Gilbert Grande & Emma Mathilde Nelson. Only 2 of Gilbert & Emma's children are still living. Do you have any info on Anne Gulbrandsdatter Kvale/Qvale and Andreas Pederson Grande?? I would love to be able to add all the info I can find on my family tree. Thanks so much! I guess we are related just way down the line, I think?

Re: Gilbert Bernard Grande

wmaek — 2007-08-20 17:04:24Z

Gilbert Benerd Grande, Sr was b 9 Sep 1868 MN, parents Andreas Pederson Grande, b 5 Dec 1837 Norway, and Anne Gulbrandsdatter Kvale\Qvale, b 23 Apr 1838 Norway.
Gilbert Grande & Emma Mathilde Nelson's ch were Gilbert Benerd Jr, Peder Arthur, Grace Ellen, Loureene Ellnora, and Clarence Andrew.
Emma Nelson first md Gilbert's brother, Martin Julius Grande, on 25 Jun 1941 in Norman Co, MN, and their child was Lois Francis Grande, b 8 Sep 1815 in MT. I believe this child was raised by the Revoir family.
Gilbert's mother, Anne Kvale/Qvale, is my great grandmother's sister.

Re: NILS EDVARDSEN GRANDE, b. 1879.

ahildrum — 2007-01-11 03:14:11Z

I don't know if you have Nils' ancestors, but I have it as far as we have been able to find them, seeing he is also related to me. He is a descendant of an ancestor we have been working on for 6 years tracing that ancestors' descendants.
Send me an email at anne.hildrum@chello.no and I can send you what I have on Nils' ancestors if you're interrested.

Anne

Re: Possible Grande Relative

ahildrum — 2007-01-10 17:25:26Z

There are quite a few Grande farms in Norway, and I don't have any with the name Nellie, but she might of course have changed her name when emigrating, or maybe her parents did. Do you know when she did emigrate or if it was her parent's that did?

Anne

Re: NILS EDVARDSEN GRANDE, b. 1879.

petemcdonald — 2007-01-08 00:33:14Z

Angela, Nils Edvardsen Grande and Brede Konrad Johansen Blengsli or Blengslien were 2nd cousins according to information I've just received today from Anne Hildrum, a 6th cousin in Oslo. My Brede was of Johan Kristian Olsen, of Ole Ingebrigtsen who was the brother of Nils's gf Aleksander Ingebrightsen. They were also 7th cousins from Halle Jorum c1600-1659, and 7th cousins once removed from Butul Jonsen Almo Austre 1579- . I'll be happy to send all of Anne's information to you, please contact me directly at pete@pmcd.com Pete

Re: NILS EDVARDSEN GRANDE, b. 1879.

angcast3 — 2007-01-07 07:08:49Z

I looked in my list and that name doesn't show up anywhere. How do you hae them related? Who was Brede's father?

my Nels was one of six children: Anna, Johan, Elias, Nilsine, Johannes. The last name was Edvardsen/Grande

How old was Brede when he immigrated? I only remember Elias coming with him, but then again, I was only looking for same last name. Maybe they were just from the same farm? Traveled together?

Re: NILS EDVARDSEN GRANDE, b. 1879.

petemcdonald — 2007-01-07 06:37:12Z

Angela, I just found your posting in reply to Anne Hildrum's and I believe that your ggf Nils Grande and my gf Brede Blengsli(n) immigrated together on the RMS Celtic in 1901. Also, according to postings by Lisa Kjonigsen on the Norway board they were supposed to be related, so I'd be most interested in corresponding with you. Pete

Re: Gilbert Bernard Grande

2006-09-24 23:47:09Z

Could you please send me all the info you have on Gilbert Bernard Grande that way I can try to match and see if it's the same one. Thanks so much!
Cassie

Re: Gilbert Bernard Grande

wmaek — 2006-09-24 17:47:36Z

Grande is not my direct line, but my ggrandmother's sister, Anne Gulbrandsdatter Qvale, married Andreas Pederson Grande. Gilbert Bernard Grande, Sr is their son. I have names and dates for their descendants.

Gilbert Bernard Grande

BlueIwomen — 2006-06-27 01:49:29Z

Hi... I'm looking for info on Gilbert Bernard Grande. If you have any info that would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Guisseppe GRANDE bc1840 Palermo IT

oscarooney — 2006-06-06 12:59:20Z

My gg grandfather was Guisseppe (Joseph) Grande, from Palermo, immigrated to US and settle in New Orleans. He married Miguela or Michela Gulotta. Is this part of the same family?

Re: family history-Grande & Curren

oscarooney — 2006-06-06 12:59:20Z

Gwen, my gg grandparents were named Grande. They lived in New Orleans. One of their daughters married a Julian Curien. If you think there could be a connection, please contact me.

GRANDER-1 PA newspaper article

Max57TBird — 2006-01-15 05:50:07Z

GRANDER-1 PA newspaper article(s) from Chester Co., PA scrapbook c. 1870 - 1910. Link to 1000+ name index is:
http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~scrapbook/index.html

MARIA ABRUZZI

2005-10-28 00:39:36Z

maria iam the yougest child of pasquale a grande and i would like to talk with you! it woud be a honor.

Re: NILS EDVARDSEN GRANDE, b. 1879.

angcast3 — 2005-07-26 20:32:54Z

Nils Edvardsen Grande is my gr grandfather. I have some info on him, Nels came over from Norway on Nov 18, 1901 to live with his brother Elias Grande .
Nels b. 10-2-1879. d. 1966. married to Ragnild Johnson.
Let me know what info you want and I'll see if I have it. Pass on anything you have also.
Angela

Re: Elias Anton Edvardsen GRANDE, b. 29-03-1873; d. 08-1969.

angcast3 — 2005-07-26 20:27:53Z

I have the passenger list from when Elias Grande came over from Norway, with wife Taralina (Lina) It stated that they were going to Eau Claire, WI to dewll. On the 1910 Census, they are listed in Bayfield CO, Wisconsin, city of Mason. Lina was born 1877. She had 4 children and 2 lived, they were listed in 1910 as Svein age 9, and Agnes age 1.

Elias is the brother of my gr grandfather, Nels Grande. I have the documents for citizenship etc.

How are you related?
Angela

Francisco Grande

mrgrande_1 — 2005-04-29 23:46:30Z

I'm looking f/ any body that was related to Francisco Grande that came from De Muros Spain. The Grandes from Corpus
Christi Texas & Dallas Texas.
Thanks Art Grande

Re: Lewis Ferdinand Grande

Stephenbentley3 — 2005-01-05 13:03:26Z

I think Lewis Ferdinand might be a Great Great Grandfather of mine. Married to Cecilia? Does/Did he have sons called Daniel Lewis David, William, Henry & daughters called Eugene, Rosina & Julia? If so then we are talking about the same person.

Re: Anatolia Grande Giancursio born bef 1877 from Villavallelonga, Italy

slp6371 — 2004-08-28 01:16:48Z

Hi John, Thanks for your email. Unfortunately I do not recognize any of those names. I did go to Villa in Oct 03 to seek out my relatives. Found them all. What an experience. Stayed a week. I went to the town hall & the Vice Mayor took me to 2 other Grande families before we found mine. By the time we got to the 3rd house right off the piazza, lots of my relatives were already standing outside waiting to greet my husband & I. Word of mouth travels fast...like drums. Everyone crowded into this very tiny kitchen, hands were going, kissing, hugging, tears, pictures, talking, food coming out, arguing, more people coming in to see me, touch me, amazing. I ate, ate, ate. Now, we plan to go back next year with my kids. Keep in touch on a regular basis. Found out have relatives in Toronto, whom I have also been in touch with. Maybe one of the Grande families I was first taken to was one of yours. Very small & quaint houses, very loving & kind people. Ciao!

Anatolia Grande Giancursio born bef 1877 from Villavallelonga, Italy

bernerjc — 2004-06-27 02:37:01Z

I am searching for info on Anatolia Grande who was married to Antonio Giancursio (1867-?). She had at least 4 children

Domenica "Palma" Giancursio 1896-
Pietro "Peter" Giancursio 1899-
Al "?Lauretlio" Giancursio 1907-
Francisco Giancursio 1908-1969

All are from Villavallelonga. Based on her husband's birthdate and her children's birthdate I'm guessing Anatolia Grande was born between 1870 & 1876

Also, I assume you've seen the Cesidio Grande posting at villavallelonga.com (if not here's the link)

http://66.46.231.130/genealogy/Reports/GrandeCesidio.html

Thanks Very Much
John Berner

Maria GRANDE

2004-05-31 18:18:53Z

I am looking for information on Maria Grande who was born abt. 1876 in Italy and immigrated to Pennsylvania abt. 1890. She married 1st a man named DePasquale, they had 3 children. After his death she married Carmine Antonelli abt. 1900. They settled in Brooklyn and had 5 more children. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Shirks

spshirk — 2004-04-18 02:39:09Z

My Family moved across the country in stages beginning in PA and spending time in IA, KS, and CO in between. Do you have anyone specific you are looking for?

GRANDE,LOUIS A. OBIT

Wndrlndgal_1 — 2004-04-11 21:56:30Z

Louis A. Grande of Lexington Park,MD died Sunday January 25,2004. He was 74 yrs.old.
He was born April 22 1924 in the Bronx New York son of the late Frank and Maria (Gesmundo)Grande.
He married Mary T Ciardullo on Saturday 27 1952 in the Bronx.Mrs. Grande died in 1992.
Louis was an electrician in Union local 3. He retired in 1986 .
His children: Emily Tobitsch and her husband Frank of Brewster,NY--Frank Grande of Waterville,ME. Three Brothers Angelo Grande of Teaneck,NJ; Nicholas Grande of Ft.Myers,FL., Micahel Grande of Thornwood,NY
Has 3 grandchildren Christina,Frankie and Peter Tobitsch.

Re: Grande from Calabria in Boston

2003-12-29 02:13:21Z

My grandfather (Ralph) arrived here in 1899, had 10 children and lived on Foster st. in the North End. My dad is 81 and is the 3rd youngest. Last March I made a work-related to visit to Catania Sicily and was actually planning on spending a day in Calabria but was told I needed more preparation due to the rough terrain. Would you have any related info on the 1800 Vincenzo Grande (my Great-Great-Great-Grandfather)?

Re: John Grande

2003-12-07 02:01:11Z

hello, my name is joseph grande, and my grandfather was john grande. im not sure if its theres any relation, if it helps, he was 91 when he died in 2001, he was italian, lived in south america when he was a child, then moved to the us, and married my grandmother mary grande.

Re: Shirks

Dalex96_1 — 2003-11-06 07:00:11Z

I have Shirk's who moved to California from South Dakota you want to compare notes???

Re: Grande Family from Catanzaro,Calabria

deborah_halley — 2003-10-25 00:14:33Z

My great great grandmother, Almerina Parrottino, was from St. Pietro Taverna, Catanzaro, Calabria, Italy born about 1886. On her death certificate her parents are listed as Thomas Parrottino and Jessie Grande. Anything sound familiar?

Re: Grande Family from Catanzaro,Calabria

2003-10-21 21:14:07Z

I saw your last message. All my family is also from Montauro, Catanzaro in Calabria. I have visited many times.
I also had family in Boston. There are many Grande's and Lomanno's in South Philadelphia a neighboring areas. Please let me know any of your family's names ex. Father,
Grandfather, uncles, aunts etc. I'll see what I can find out for you. Who knows we may be related. My father's name was
Frank and his father was Joseph. I did a lineage thru Ancestry.com which helped. It also names Lomannos as relatives/

Ferruccio Grande husband of Adeline Moscato

NIEMIEC — 2003-10-21 02:57:37Z

I am looking for anyone who has done any research about the Grande family of Cutro Calabria Italy that contains Ferruccio Grande (1909-1996) husband of Adeline Moscato of Reggio Calabria (1922-1974). They had a son named Domenico "Mimmo" who moved to Triggiano, Bari and married Regina Abbinante. Any info on the Grande family would be greatly appreciated. Please contact me.

Thanks

Dan Niemiec
co-founder POINTers in Person Chicago-North Chapter

Re: Grande Family from Catanzaro,Calabria

2003-10-20 22:57:09Z

all my family on both sides are from montaverou catanzaro calabria the names are grande and lomanno from boston

Re: Grande from Calabria in Boston

2003-10-20 22:45:21Z

my fathers family is from montavarou ,catanzaro clabria
my grandfather was gregorio but known as william myy great grandfather was saverio they came to boston ,north end foster st. then somerville i have alot on the grande name from calabria

Re: Grande from Cosenza area

2003-06-12 13:44:24Z

Hi: I am trying to get information on my grandparents who were from Corleto, somewhat near Cosenza. (I am also reading Paul Paolcelli's book" Under the Southern Sun" all about the Southern Italians--excellent) My grandfather was born about the same time as your grandmother and his name was Rocco Grande--immigrated to New York in early part of century and had sisters in the New York Area. (He settled in Hartford, CT area and his second wife was Theresa Violetti, a widow sent over from the same small town.) Any ideas or connections? None of my older aunts and uncles (and there are several) have any inkling of the family past.