August Catalano

Agostino Catalano was born 27 Sep 1849 in Termini Imerese, Palermo, Sicilia, Italy, the son of Cosimo Catalano and Maria Concetta Palmisano. [film 201482 #74]

August married Caterina Rosa Mantia, the daughter of Guiseppe Mantia and Giuseppa Camarata on 31 Mar 1884 in Termini Imerese. [#74, image 3058 film 005402030] She was born 9 Oct 1852 in Termini Imerese [film 1688281 #532]

Son Salvatore was born 16 Dec 1884 in Termini Imerese.

Just north of the Third Ward was Wisconsin Avenue. This is what Agostino would have seen in 1886.

Milwaukee City Directory:
1888 Augustus, fruit dealer, rear 148 Detroit

1889 Augustus, rear 246 Milwaukee

1890 Agostino, peddler, 246 Milwaukee

1891 Agostine, fruits, 246 Milwaukee

In Oct 1892 a fire started that burned 16 blocks of the Third Ward.

Milwaukee City Directories:
1897 August, macaroni, 153 Detroit
1898 August, grocer, 153 Detroit
1899 August, grocer, 153 Detroit

Son Joseph was born in Feb 1891 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Son Salvatore died 25 Apr 1891 in Milwaukee and is buried at Calvary Cemetery in Milwaukee.

Son Joseph died 7 Oct 1891 in Milwaukee and is buried at Calvary Cemetery in Milwaukee.

1900 Federal Census - Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 153 Detroit Street. August Catalano, born Mar 1850, age 50, married 20 years, born Italy, to US 1884 (16 years) Naturalized, grocer; Rosie, born Oct 1854, age 45, married 20 years, 5 children born, no children living, to US 1886 (13 years).

Milwaukee City Directory:
1900 Agostino, grocer, 153 Detroit

1901 August, grocer, 153 Detroit

1902 August, grocer, 153 Detroit

1904 August, grocer, 153 Detroit

1905 Wisconsin Census - 2nd precinct, 3rd ward, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI
Augustino Catalano, 55, b. Italy, parents b. Italy, grocery store - 12 months, rents, house
Catherine, wife, 48, b. Italy, parents b. Italy

Milwaukee City Directory:

1905 August, grocer, 153 Detroit, home same

1906 August, grocer, 153 Detroit, home same

1907 Agostino, grocer, 153 Detroit, home same

1908 Agostino, grocer, 153 Detroit, home same

1909 Agostino, grocer, 153 Detroit, home same

1910 Federal Census - 3rd Ward, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI - 153 Detroit
Catalano, Agostino, head, 58, married 28 years, b. Italy, parents b. Italy, to US 1887, Pa, speaks English, merchant, grocery, rents house
Caterina, wife, 50, 5 born, none living, b. Italy, parents b. Italy, to US 1887, speaks Italian

Milwaukee City Directory:
1910 Agostino, grocer, 153 Detroit, home same

1911 Agostino, grocer, 153 Detroit

1912 Augustin (Company) grocers, 166 Buffalo, home same

Caterina Rosa died 13 Apr 1913 in Milwaukee and is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in Milwaukee.

The 1920 Federal Census -  3rd Ward, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin finds August Catalano, age 70, born Italy, uncle, living at 303 Jackson Street with niece Congetta Latona, her husband Frank Latona, 40, and her daughters Domenica Latona, 3, Antonina Latona, 2, Providense Latona, 0 and Francis Loshiava, 12.

August died 10 Apr 1930 in Milwaukee.

The Milwaukee Journal - 12 Apr 1930

Probate index card.

Anton Wolf

Anton Wolf was born 23 Apr 1820 in Kleinbullesheim, Euskirchen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Prussia, the second son of Martin Wolf and Anna Margaret Heubach.

Anton came to America with his parents and siblings, arriving in New York on 2 Jul 1845 aboard the ship Brutus. He is listed as 25 years old and a farmer.

The 1850 Federal Census of Wayne township, Washington county, Wisconsin, lists Anton, age 30, farmer, born Germany, with his parents, Martin, 64, farmer, real estate valued at $800, born Germany and Margaret, 62, born Germany and brother John, 24, farmer, born Germany.

Anton married Anna Gazack in Wisconsin (marriage record not yet found).

Their first child, Gertrude, was born 24 May 1854, followed by son John in 1855.

Daughter Franceska was born 2 May 1857, baptized 10 May 1857, at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Nenno.

The next child is Henry, born 14 Feb 1859, baptized 14 Mar 1859, at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Nenno.

The 1860 Federal Census of Addison, Washington County, Wisconsin: Anton, 40, farmer, real estate value $1000, personal estate value $150, born Prussia; Anna, 24, born Prussia; children, all born in Wisconsin, are Gertruth, 6; John, 5; Franciska, 3; Henry, 1.

Son Mathias was born and baptized 18 Aug 1860 at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Nenno.

Son Valentine was born 7 Sep 1862, baptized 14 Sep 1862, at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Nenno.

Daughter Maria Margaret was born 19 Nov 1864, baptized 21 Nov 1864, at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Nenno.

Son Anton was baptized 7 Mar 1867 at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Nenno.

Twin daughters Catharina and Anna were born 11 Feb 1869, baptized 12 Feb 1869, at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Nenno.

The 1870 Federal Census of Addison, Washington County, Wisconsin: Anton, 51, farmer, real estate value $3500, personal estate value $500, born Prussia; Anna, 36, keeping house, born Prussia; children, all born in Wisconsin, are John, 15; Franciska, 12; Henry, 10; Mathias, 8; Margreth, 6; Anton, 4; and twins Anna and Catharina, 1.

Children missing from the 1870 census are Gertrude and Valentine. Gertrude Wolf, age 16, domestic service, is living in Hartford, Washington county. It is probable that Valentine died prior to this census.

Daughter Elizabeth was born 28 Apr 1871, baptized 30 Apr 1871, at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Nenno.

Daughter Gertrude married Henry Quince 28 Jul 1872 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Daughter Christina was born 16 May 1873, baptism record not yet found.

Daughter Francisa married Michael Giesen 12 Jul 1877 in Washington county.

The 1880 Federal Census, Village of St. Lawrence, Washington county, Wisconsin: Anton, 61, laborer, born Prussia; wife Anna, 48, keeping house, born Prussia; children Anton, 13; Katy, 11; Anna, 11; and Christina, 8, are all born Wisconsin and attending school. Mathias, 18 is listed as a laborer living in the same house. [Missing are John, Henry, Valentine, Margaret, and Elizabeth - the girls are not yet married].

Daughter Margaretha married Hermann Schran 18 Nov 1884 in Milwaukee.

Son Mathias married Emma Wetzel 27 Jun 1886 in Milwaukee.

Anton died 15 Sep 1886, buried 17 Sep 1886. Died in St. Lawrence, Wisconsin. Burial unknown.

Daughter Catharina married John Baertlein 10 Apr 1888 in St. Lawrence Catholic Church, St. Lawrence, Wisconsin.

Daughter Anna married Nicolas Heder 15 Oct 1889 in St. Lawrence Catholic Church, St. Lawrence, Wisconsin

Picture of Anna and Nicolas Heder from John Geason on Ancestry.

Daughter Elizabeth married Michael Kreuser 7 Nov 1893 in Milwaukee.

Daughter Christina married Joseph Wolf 12 Jun 1894 in Milwaukee.

The 1900 Federal Census states Anna is living with daughter Anna and her husband Nicholas Heder in Addison, Wisconsin.

Anna died 29 Jun 1906 in Milwaukee as recorded at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, St. Lawrence, Wisconsin.

Picture from John Geason on Ancestry - Frances Wolf Giesen

Vincent Catalano

Vincenzo Catalano was born 28 Feb 1856 in Termini Imerese, Palermo, Sicily, the fourth child on Cosimo Catalano and Maria Concetta Palmisano.

Older brother Mariano had left Sicily for Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1884 and sent for his brothers to join him. Vincenzo was here by 1888 but that passenger manifest has yet to be found.

Milwaukee City Directory - 1888 Vincenzo, fruit dealer, rear 148 Detroit

On 27 Dec 1888 in Termini Imerese, Vincent married Biagia Gaurdalabene, the daughter of Salvatore Guardalabene and Girolama Cammarata.

Vincent arrived in New York on 23 May 1889 aboard the ship Letimbro. Line #183 states he is age 33 and a fisherman.

Milwaukee City Directory 1889 Vincenzo, rear 246 Milwaukee

Son Cosimo Francis was born 29 Aug 1889 in Termini Imerese.

Biagia and Cosimo followed Vincent to America, arriving in New York on 4 Nov 1890.

Son Salvatore was born 2 Dec 1891 in Milwaukee. (film #1012882 #727)

Milwaukee City Directory 1892 Vincent, peddler, home 246 Milwaukee

Daughter Maria Concetta was born 6 Oct 1893, (film #1012892 v189 page 397). She died before 1895 when another daughter is given the same name.

Daughter Angie was born in 1894. Sadly she died 4 Jan 1895 and is buried in Calvary Cemetery. (death - film #1310324)

Milwaukee City Directory 1895 Vincenz, fruits, home rear 244 Milwaukee

Daughter Maria Concetta was born 26 Oct 1895, (film #1012914 v227 page 37).

Daughter Gilanno was born 20 Dec 1897, (film #1012927 v265 page 13).

Daughter Gilanno died 2 Jun 1898 and Maria Concetta died 6 Jun 1898. They are buried at Calvary Cemetery.

Daughter Maria Concetta is born 1 Apr 1899, (film #1013683 ref 396).

Milwaukee City Directory - 1899 Vincenzo, pedler, rear 244 Milwaukee

Milwaukee City Directory - 1900 Vincent, fruit dlr., 244 Milwaukee rear

1900 Federal Census 244 Milwaukee Street R1 (behind brother Antonio)
Vincenso, born May 1860, 40, married 12 years, born Italy, to US 1887, filed petition for naturalization, fruit peddler; Biagia, born Sep 1865, 34, married 12 years, 6 children born, 3 children living, to US 1890; Cosimo, born Oct 1888, 11, born Italy; Salvatore, born Sep 1891, 8, born Wisconsin; Maria, born 1899, 1, born Wisconsin.

Sanborn Fire Map - Milwaukee Street between Buffalo and Chicago.

Milwaukee City Directory - 1902 Vincent commission, house rear  244 Milwaukee

Daughter Angela was born 13 Mar 1904, (film #1013711 page 255 #2843).

1905 Wisconsin State Census - Milwaukee. Vincenzio, 48, born Italy, fruit peddler; Biagia, wife, 44, born Italy; Samuel, son, 16; Ludie, son, 13; Josie, daughter, 6; Giloma, daughter, 4; Angie, daughter, 1. It lists all the children as born in Wisconsin.

Salvatore, Cosmio, Mamie, Infant (Angela), Biagia and Concetta, about 1905.

Salvatore is said to be the second from the left in this picture, also taken around 1905.

Sadly baby Angela died 30 May 1906 (film #1310333) and is buried at Calvary.

1906 Vincenzo, fruit dealer, home rear 244 Milwaukee

Milwaukee City Directory 1907 Vincenzo, fruit dealer, 244 Milwaukee, home same

1909 Vincent, home rear 244 Milwaukee

Milwaukee City Directory - 1910 Vincent, fruit, rear 244 Milwaukee

1910 Federal Census - 244 Milwaukee Street, Milwaukee. Vincent, 54, to US in 1884, commission merchant - fruits; Bessie, 49, 9 children born, 4 children living, to US 1890; Cosimo F., 20, to US 1890; Salvatore, 18; Consetta, 11; Mamie, 8.

Commission Row c1910

On 13 Dec 1910 Vincent became a naturalized citizen.

Milwaukee City Directory - 1913 Vincent, home 229 Milwaukee

Son Cosimo was married to Anna Mascari on 11 Oct 1915 in Memphis, Tennessee.

The 1920 Federal Census finds the family at 220 Milwaukee Street. Vincent is 44, says he is the owner of the mortgaged home, came to the US in 1895, became a naturalized citizen in 1910, no occupation; Betsy, 59, to US in 1891; Salvatore, 28, wholesale merchant - fruits; Concetta, 20; Mamie, 18.

Milwaukee City Directory - 1921 Vincent (Bessie) home 220 Milwaukee

1922 Vincent (Bessie) home 220 Milwaukee

Daughter Mamie married Joseph Gagliano c1923.

Son Cosimo became a naturalized citizen on 13 Jun 1924.

Son Salvatore married Margaret Sansone c1924.

Daughter Maria Concetta married Nicholas Russo on 4 Oct 1924.

Top from left, Mamie, Vincenza, Joseph Gagliano, Margaret (nee Sansone) and husband Salvatore Catalano; Anna (nee Mascari) and husband Cosimo Catalano and their sonVincent Catalano seated.

Front row from left: Bessie Catalano (daughter of Cosimo and Anna), Vincenzo Catalano, bride Maria Concetta Catalano, groom Nicholas Russo, Biagia (nee Guardalabene) Catalano.

Anna Mascari Catalano, the wife of son Cosimo, found it necessary to apply for US citizenship even though she was born in Tennessee, because of her marriage to an alien. She was naturalized on 11 Dec 1924.

1930 Federal Census finds the family still living at 220 Milwaukee Street. Vincent, owns the home valued at $4,000, he is 74, was married at 34; Biagia, 69 married at 26. In the same house are Salvatore, 38, married at 32, peddler - fruit; his wife Margaret, 32, married at 26; and children Vincent, 4, Bessie, 2 and Cosmio, 10 months. Also in the same house are Cosmo, 39, married at 26, proprietor - grocery store; his wife Anna, 31, married at 18, born in Tennessee; and their children Bessie, 13 and Vincent, 10.

Vincent died 8 Nov 1934 in Milwaukee.

Probate card

Son Cosimo's WWII draft registration

Biagia died 2 Sep 1946 in Milwaukee.

Vincent and Biagia are buried together in Holy Cross Cemetery, Milwaukee.

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