I believe there is a connection between your family member and my gggrandfather, Giuseppe Puccini, who was also born in Diecimo, Italy near the region of Tuscany on 11/3/1834. Giuseppe was a son of Giuseppe and Assunta Castelli Puccini (there are 5 known children). He and his brother came to America, arriving in New York in 12/17/1856. After a little bit of time in New York, Giuseppe came to Germantown in Bracken Co., Ky.
The reason I believe our kin folk are related is that, as a very young child, I remember my greatgrandmother talking about Giacomo and telling us he was an uncle. She was so proud of his musical talents. In fact, my greatgrandmother's entire family was rather musically talented.
I don't know if this helps you. I haven't been able to find the total connection to Giacomo, but I am sure it exists witht his family.
If you would like to compare other family notes, please feel free to e-mail me at
Rainma3349@aol.com. Thank you - Carolyn Elliott