Naturalization Petition: Giovanni Bevilacqua (1881)

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Naturalization Petition #12267
Filed: 25 June 1914 in Boston, MA
Name: Giovanni Bevilacqua
Residence: 63 Essex Street, Chelsea, MA
Occupation: Barber
Birth: 26 July 1881 in Montemiletto, Italy
Emigration: 28 April 1901 - "Marselia di Francesca"* - Napoli to New York
Declaration of Intention: #9634 Filed 5 April 1910 in Boston

Wife: Mary A., born in Italy, resides in Chelsea
Children: (All born and live in Chelsea)
1. Pasquale, born 2 September 1907
2. Frank, born 2 February 1909
3. Bernardo, born 5 December 1910
4. Charles, born 24 December 1911

Witness: Daniel J Stickey, police officer, Chelsea
Witness: Maurice Caro, police officer, Chelsea
Date of Admission: 14 December 1914 in Boston, MA
Certificate #: 518364

*This was actually the Massilia which arrived in New York on 6 May 1901.

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Leading Americans of Italian Descent in Massachusetts: Michael Stephen Bevilacqua (1901)

Leading Americans of Italian Descent in Massachusetts, p.62

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"Bevilacqua, Michael Stephens - Proprietor, Salem Spa, 168 Salem St., Boston.  Born Boston, May 8, 1902.  Son of Emilio Bevilacqua and Florence Frongillo.  Graduated from High School of Commerce.  In business since 1925.  Formerly proprietario of Genoa Restaurant of Revere.  Married Pauline Mueller of Watertown, June 25, 1941.  One son, Charles Michael, born May 13, 1945.  Member: North End Indep. Ass'n.; K.C.; Holy Name Society; North End Clean Up Club; North Bennett Industrial School Alumni Assn.; ch'man of North End Youth Movement.  Sponsorer of every worthy cause.  Director of the Red Cross and Community funds in the Northend for number of years.  Active in political affairs.  Fond of all sports.  Lover of travel and music.  His father was born in Torre le Nocelle, Avellino, Italy.  Came to U.S. in 1896, settling in Boston as tavern keeper.  Had the following children:  Charles, tavern keeper, veteran U.S. Army; Michael S.; Concetta; Americo, tavern keeper; and Frank.  Res.:  172 Salem St., Boston."

Michael Bevilacqua was actually born as Michele on 1 May 1901 in Boston. You can find his birth record in this post.  Below is Michele's pedigree chart.

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1911 Boston MA Marriage - Bevilacqua to Palladino

1911 Boston MA Marriage Index Volume: 605 Page: 150 Entry: 3438

Date of Marriage: 26 June 1911
Priest: John Vitale, 14 North Bennet Street

Groom: Domenico L Bevilacqua
Age: 26, born in Italy
Marital: 1st
Occupation: Laborer
Residence: 59 North Margin Street
Parents: "Staneslavo" (Stanislao) and Marianna Capone

Bride: Maria Grazia Palladino
Age: 21, born in Italy
Marital: 1st
Occupation: At Home
Residence: 89 Endicott Street
Parents: Felice and Laurentana De Matteis

Pedigree of Domenico Leonardo Bevilacqua

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Petition For Naturalization: Alberico Celestino Bevilacqua (1889)

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Petition for Naturalization # 15422 Filed 12 July 1915 in Boston MA
Name: Alberico Bevilacqua
Residence: 63 Essex St. Chelsea Ma
Occupation: Barber
Birth: 1 November 1889** in Avellino, Italy
Emigration: New England  Napoli to Boston - 31 January 1902
Declaration of Intention: # 24805 Filed 23 May 1913 in Boston MA
Witness: Cornelius Driscoll, barber, Chelsea
Witness: Edward T. Swaney, gateman, Chelsea
Date Admitted: 4 June 1917
Certificate of Naturalization #: 845625

** Alberico was actually born on 6 November 1889 in Torre le Nocelle.

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