Katie is beautiful 😊. I love how into her family's history. Ive been thinking about looking into my own. I was adopted , however I do know the names. Turns out that my birth family owned the farm right down the road from me for 50 years or so before moving. Ive walked past that farm several times. I was even able to find a picture of im assuming my great grandfather working the land crica 1900.
As an Expat, living near Napoli and being a Genealogist I just loved this video!! You must go to Napoli!! It's a special, vibrant place. The food is amazing and the people are even more amazing! Buona Fortuna! 💖💖💖
It is so hard, especially from a different country. My mother met my dad in Austria. She was from Poland & lost so many in Poland due to WWII. So much history lost!
I enjoyed our visit to Naples, though it was rather brief (a day stop on our way to Rome). Sadly, I didn't know part of my genealogy at that time. After visiting Ellis Island, I became interested in tracking back my genealogy to Italy. It took a lot of digging, but I found out that my great-great-grandparents emigrated from Rocca San Felice to the US, both sailing out of Naples. Her in 1899 and him in 1902. Had I known that when we were in Italy, we would have detoured to that region to see if we could find any traces of my family. Eventually, we need to make it back there to do just that.
@@gpraceman I live an hour outside Rocco San Felice - It's gorgeous!! If you plan a trip to visit the nearby town of Avellino they hace a chocolate fair every year. It would be fun to visit then. Buona fortuna!
I applaud your ability to find Katie’s ancestors’ birth certificate! I know from personal experience that going through Italian birth records is no easy feat if you don’t read or speak the language. Google translate is awesome, but it can’t help transcribe the very difficult to read handwritten portions. Patience, time and Tylenol are a must. 😀
I've been doing family history research for 35 yrs or so. I get the most information from cemetery records and obituaries. Love putting the puzzle together as I go.
Glad to hear this story. It's similar to my genealogy, on my father's side. My great-great-grandparents came across from Naples, Italy to the US. Her in 1899 and him in 1902. It took some digging, but I did find the names of the ships they came across on and when they entered Ellis Island. They got married in the US. Some of my ancestors spelled their last name with an "I" and some with an "E" as well, which I did find confusing. Maybe it was a case of the "I" spelling to Americanize it (mine is spelled with an "I"). I was able to trace my genealogy back to the region of Italy that my great-great-grandparents came from, but haven't been able to trace any further than that.
Great story.Many years ago, in the late 1950s my dad was in the Air Force and did a TDY to England and Germany.When he was in Germany he visited his cousin in Garmisch.This relative tried to help my dad out and told him that if he really wanted to know the family history, to go to Nuremberg to visit family who keep the family history book.. Unfortunately my dad didn't have time and never made it.Found out that in the State Archives in Hamburg is a copy of our family history book they also hold others .Want to go there some day.
@@hildahilpert5018 I made a trip to Italy, but that was before I had done the research on my family history. Kicking myself that I was only about a 45 minute drive away from the region that my great-greats came from. If only I had known at that time. So, I need to go back at some point on a family history hunt.
My father's family was like that my grandfathers parents came to the us from Ireland in the late 1800's but when they were in Ireland the last name was McAdams when they got to the US I don't know how or why but they dropped the Mc and just had Adams I only know because I remember my grandpa telling my mom when we went to see him he died when I was little and he was the only person besides 1 of my uncles and his kids that bothered with me from my father's family my father went and had another family but it didn't hurt or bother me because my mom was a strong amazing single mother until my step-dad came along when I was 10 and I consider him my dad hopefully 1 day I can change the name on my birth certificate to my step dad's name as my father .. I'm looking into it just don't know where to start yet lol..
I loved the original of this video when first posted. All the info and all the emotion! Just such a sweet thing to do for a friend. Katie is such a sweetheart. ❤ And any time you're in this general area, I get so homesick. It presses ALLLL the buttons! 😂 Thanks for posting it again.
That is so amazing you found this woman's family! I too am the keeper of my family ancestry.. It all started with my Great Grandmother and her sister who were adopted. It was said they had a brother as well but I can not find any information at all on any of them. Apparently the records of her and her sister's adoption had been burned in a fire in the 1920's. I have tried doing DNA research(using my mother's DNA- her granddaughter) but it is so hard to identify who is related to her. I may have narrowed it down to one person on the DNA list and I contacted them but unfortunately they have never responded back and I fear they may have passed. I would love any tips or advice on how to search! I've been doing this for over 20 years now and no luck. TIA
Just starting to search my own ancestors but its all very confusing for me at the moment, watching videos like this help give me hope! Still confuses the life out of me but ill keep plodding on 😂😂
The Italian preposition "di" is often used to indicate parenthood; many Italian surnames arise from this use: "Di" Pietro or "of" the Pietro family. The difference between the two terms is that “di” is singular form and “de” is plural. Its simular to Spanish and Portuguese to indicate belonging to a family, family originating from a certain place or being married to a certain person (usually in Spanish countries, though not common anymore, the woman would attach the "de" + surname of the husband to their name (ex: María Hernández married Juan Sanchez would become María Hernández de Sanchez). Also many Italian names were known to be changed by immigration agents on Ellis Island due to immigrants being illiterate and not able to write or spell their own names.
Oh yeah, both of my grand fathers died on my birthday, april 8th, one when I turned 13 one on the day I was born. Then a freaking eclipse went over my birthplace a few months ago on april 8th. Just freaked me the f*ck out
@@picax8398 somebody doesn't have a sense of humor. For your own sake, you ought to turn that frown upside down, cupcake. Or don't, my evil heart is nourished nonetheless by your impotent rage, perplexing as it is. 🥳
A beautiful gift.
Wade, you could easily have a tv show. ❤
I agree. He should have a tv show
Beautiful story. I love learning my family history. Ancestry hss opened so many doors for me. ❤
Katie is beautiful 😊. I love how into her family's history. Ive been thinking about looking into my own. I was adopted , however I do know the names. Turns out that my birth family owned the farm right down the road from me for 50 years or so before moving. Ive walked past that farm several times. I was even able to find a picture of im assuming my great grandfather working the land crica 1900.
As an Expat, living near Napoli and being a Genealogist I just loved this video!! You must go to Napoli!! It's a special, vibrant place. The food is amazing and the people are even more amazing! Buona Fortuna! 💖💖💖
It is so hard, especially from a different country. My mother met my dad in Austria. She was from Poland & lost so many in Poland due to WWII. So much history lost!
I enjoyed our visit to Naples, though it was rather brief (a day stop on our way to Rome). Sadly, I didn't know part of my genealogy at that time. After visiting Ellis Island, I became interested in tracking back my genealogy to Italy. It took a lot of digging, but I found out that my great-great-grandparents emigrated from Rocca San Felice to the US, both sailing out of Naples. Her in 1899 and him in 1902. Had I known that when we were in Italy, we would have detoured to that region to see if we could find any traces of my family. Eventually, we need to make it back there to do just that.
@@gpraceman I live an hour outside Rocco San Felice - It's gorgeous!! If you plan a trip to visit the nearby town of Avellino they hace a chocolate fair every year. It would be fun to visit then. Buona fortuna!
I applaud your ability to find Katie’s ancestors’ birth certificate! I know from personal experience that going through Italian birth records is no easy feat if you don’t read or speak the language. Google translate is awesome, but it can’t help transcribe the very difficult to read handwritten portions. Patience, time and Tylenol are a must. 😀
I think I watched the first version of this video from a year ago. I watched it again. Still emotional.
I've been doing family history research for 35 yrs or so. I get the most information from cemetery records and obituaries. Love putting the puzzle together as I go.
I love watching you two work at the cemeteries. I love them too. Keep up the good work.
What a beautiful video and act of love on display. Thanks for this
This is so cool! Love that you were able to learn more about your own history. Thank you for sharing! :)
Glad to hear this story. It's similar to my genealogy, on my father's side. My great-great-grandparents came across from Naples, Italy to the US. Her in 1899 and him in 1902. It took some digging, but I did find the names of the ships they came across on and when they entered Ellis Island. They got married in the US. Some of my ancestors spelled their last name with an "I" and some with an "E" as well, which I did find confusing. Maybe it was a case of the "I" spelling to Americanize it (mine is spelled with an "I"). I was able to trace my genealogy back to the region of Italy that my great-great-grandparents came from, but haven't been able to trace any further than that.
Great story.Many years ago, in the late 1950s my dad was in the Air Force and did a TDY to England and Germany.When he was in Germany he visited his cousin in Garmisch.This relative tried to help my dad out and told him that if he really wanted to know the family history, to go to Nuremberg to visit family who keep the family history book.. Unfortunately my dad didn't have time and never made it.Found out that in the State Archives in Hamburg is a copy of our family history book they also hold others .Want to go there some day.
@@hildahilpert5018 I made a trip to Italy, but that was before I had done the research on my family history. Kicking myself that I was only about a 45 minute drive away from the region that my great-greats came from. If only I had known at that time. So, I need to go back at some point on a family history hunt.
My father's family was like that my grandfathers parents came to the us from Ireland in the late 1800's but when they were in Ireland the last name was McAdams when they got to the US I don't know how or why but they dropped the Mc and just had Adams I only know because I remember my grandpa telling my mom when we went to see him he died when I was little and he was the only person besides 1 of my uncles and his kids that bothered with me from my father's family my father went and had another family but it didn't hurt or bother me because my mom was a strong amazing single mother until my step-dad came along when I was 10 and I consider him my dad hopefully 1 day I can change the name on my birth certificate to my step dad's name as my father .. I'm looking into it just don't know where to start yet lol..
I loved the original of this video when first posted. All the info and all the emotion! Just such a sweet thing to do for a friend. Katie is such a sweetheart. ❤
And any time you're in this general area, I get so homesick. It presses ALLLL the buttons! 😂
Thanks for posting it again.
I couldn’t help but notice that the gravestone she was standing in front of is tipping to the right.
This was a good video and you are so kind to help her with her journey.
Well done! I share her joy!
That is so amazing you found this woman's family! I too am the keeper of my family ancestry.. It all started with my Great Grandmother and her sister who were adopted. It was said they had a brother as well but I can not find any information at all on any of them. Apparently the records of her and her sister's adoption had been burned in a fire in the 1920's. I have tried doing DNA research(using my mother's DNA- her granddaughter) but it is so hard to identify who is related to her. I may have narrowed it down to one person on the DNA list and I contacted them but unfortunately they have never responded back and I fear they may have passed. I would love any tips or advice on how to search! I've been doing this for over 20 years now and no luck. TIA
It can be super super tricky work that’s for sure. You’re welcome to drop me an email if you’d like just head to my website contact info is there.
Awwwwww 🥰👍❤️
you guys make a cute couple.
Just starting to search my own ancestors but its all very confusing for me at the moment, watching videos like this help give me hope! Still confuses the life out of me but ill keep plodding on 😂😂
Awesome 👏
Michele is how it is spelled correctly. Names from that region of Italy can be with the article De or Di.
lmao this thumbnail is straight out of how to catch a predator 😂😂 cheers amazing work as always
The Italian preposition "di" is often used to indicate parenthood; many Italian surnames arise from this use: "Di" Pietro or "of" the Pietro family. The difference between the two terms is that “di” is singular form and “de” is plural. Its simular to Spanish and Portuguese to indicate belonging to a family, family originating from a certain place or being married to a certain person (usually in Spanish countries, though not common anymore, the woman would attach the "de" + surname of the husband to their name (ex: María Hernández married Juan Sanchez would become María Hernández de Sanchez). Also many Italian names were known to be changed by immigration agents on Ellis Island due to immigrants being illiterate and not able to write or spell their own names.
That’s awesome
Apollonia was also the name of Michael Corleone’s wife that got blown up in Sicily.
I cringed when she said "Oh god this is in Italian." Ya think? lol
Oh yeah, both of my grand fathers died on my birthday, april 8th, one when I turned 13 one on the day I was born. Then a freaking eclipse went over my birthplace a few months ago on april 8th. Just freaked me the f*ck out
I don't know either of your personal lives, but you make a very handsome couple.
Looks like the midwest
New York State. ❤
how apostate to baptize a child
A Gen X stone cleaner would know how to pronounce Apollonia. 😁
oh put a sock in it
@@picax8398 somebody doesn't have a sense of humor. For your own sake, you ought to turn that frown upside down, cupcake.
Or don't, my evil heart is nourished nonetheless by your impotent rage, perplexing as it is. 🥳
@@Siansonea you restore dolls. Shoo
@@picax8398 You're not the boss of me, sweet boy. 💋
She’s cute!