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Maria Tofanelli Picchi

Maria Tofanelli Picchi

Posted: 16 Apr 2010 7:12PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Tofanelli, Picchi
I'm looking for any information on my great grandmother, Maria Tofanelli. She was born about 1870 in Torre Del Lago, Lucca, Italy. I know, it's pretty generic! Anyway, she married Guiseppe Picchi before 1891 and they had at least one son, Angelo (or Angelo Marco). According to my aunt, Angelo may have come to the United States first and Guiseppe followed - or the other way around. They did not come together.
Guiseppe left his wife in Italy but when he sent for her and his 2 sisters, his wife refused to come. I don't know if his sisters did or what their names were.
Guiseppe (Joseph) died in Feb 1948, and called is wife "Mallie" which we believe was for Marie (due to his accent). Angelo said he thought her name was "Amalia." So it may not be Maria at all - but my aunt was sure that is what her grandfather (Joseph) told her.
If you have any hints as to what direction to go to get more info -- please let me know. Or if you have any information on the Picchi family also from Torre Del Lago, Lucca, Italy please contact me.
Thanks,
Deb Greeley
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