LoIacono, Martin Henry (b. 1872, d. ?)

Note: Martin is in the 1920; Census : Baton Rouge Ward 1, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Roll: T625_610; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 19; Image: 710 with him is his wife Mary, and children Louise, Anthony and Martin Jr. Martin Sr. is a barber.

Given Name: Martin Henry

Change: Date: 12 Jun 2006
Time: 18:02:14

Note: Lena is in the 1920; Census Place: Baton Rouge Ward 1, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Roll: T625_610; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 674 she is a widow and the head of the household. With her are her children; Frank, Roselle L., Minna Laura and Anthony M. Also in the household is Annie LoIacono, Lena's sister. Annie is a sales lady at Woolworth. Also in the household are two roomers Noah Budd and his wife Giorgia.

Given Name: Lena or Carolina

Change: Date: 12 Jun 2006
Time: 18:16:34

Note: George is in the 1910 Census : 1-Wd 1-Pct Baton rouge, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Series: T624; Roll: 513; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 15; Part: 2; Line: 3 with him is his wife Josephine and children; John, Cecile, Louise, Josie, Francis, Anthony, George Jr. George Sr. is a barber.

Given Name: George

Change: Date: 11 Jun 2006
Time: 22:04:07

Given Name: Filippo

Death: 1942 Hillsborough, Hillsborough, Florida

Change: Date: 27 Jul 2002
Time: 01:00:00

Given Name: Rosa

Change: Date: 20 Sep 2001
Time: 01:00:00

Given Name: Vincenza

Change: Date: 20 Sep 2001
Time: 01:00:00

Note: Antonina, along with children, Salvatore, Francesco, Rosa, Carmela and Vincenzo sailed from Palermo Feb. 14, 1914 on the ship America. This was nearly 2 years after Filippo came over with Andenzia. Also making the voyage on the ship with the family was Domenico's wife, Rosaria Cuggino and her 1-yr old son Filippo.

Given Name: Antonina

Death: 1936 Hillsborough County, Florida

Change: Date: 10 Mar 2004
Time: 07:56:47

Given Name: Gioachina

Change: Date: 21 Oct 2001
Time: 01:00:00

Given Name: Henry Rudolph

Given Name: Gioachina

Change: Date: 21 Oct 2001
Time: 01:00:00

Note: Information in these notes is from the research of Patricia Brawner Schiro.
Biaggio was one of the youngest members of the Contessa Entellina Society, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana. He was 15 years old when he joined on June 17, 1888. His occupation is listed as emigrant. He resided at 177 Saint Philip Street, in the heart of the French Quarter, in the shadow of the Saint Louis Cathedral. He left the Society (no explanation given) on June 15, 1889. 
1910 New Orleans City, Orleans Parish, Louisiana Census, ED 111, Sheet 9B, Precinct 5, April 21, 1910. The family is living at1380 Saint Anthony Street. Schiro, Biaggio, H/H, m/w, 36, M1, 7yrs. born Italy, immigrated 1881, Na, Paver for Asphalt Co. Schiro, Lena, Wife, f/w, 29, M2, 7yrs, 6 children 6 Living, born Italy, immigrated 1899 Schiro, Josephine,Daughter, f/w, 17,S, born Louisiana, Schiro, Katie, Daughter, f/w, 13, S, born Louisiana, Schiro, Leon, Son, m/w, 10, S, born Louisiana, Schiro, Nicholas, Son, m/w, 4, S, born Louisiana Schiro, Julia, Daughter, f/w, 3, S, born Louisiana Schiro, Joseph, Son, m/w, 1, S, born Louisiana All members of this family could speak English... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the 1917 Houston City Directory, Benj. Schiro was residing at 811 Sampson Street, and was listed as a foreman. ( NOTE: He worked for Texas Bitulithic Company, 701 Foster Building, 715 Main Street, Houston, Harris County, Texas, who had a contract with the City of Houston to pave the city streets). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Houston City Directory 1920-1921, A summary of the listing for the surname Schiro 1. Benjamin Schiro works as a grocer. The grocery is located at 701 Sampson. He is the householder/lives at 1513 San Felipe 2. George Schiro is a laborer and resides at 824 Morris 3. Joseph Schiro is a baker and resides at 1513 San Felipe 4. Mrs. Lena Schiro is a clerk at Benjamin Schiro's grocery store. She lives at 701 Sampson 5. Mrs. Mary Schiro (widow of Peter) is a grocer at Benjamin Schiro's grocery. She lives at 1513 San Filipe. 6. Nicholas Schiro is a clerk at Benjamin Schiro's grocery. He lives at 701 Sampson 7. Tony Schiro is a clerk for Mrs. Mary Schiro (presumably at Benjamin Schiro's grocery). He lives at 1513 San Felipe ------------------------------- This City Directory information is incorrect, Benjamin Schiro was the owner of a grocery store at 701 Sampson & Mary Schiro resided at 1513 San Felipe. Lena Schiro was the wife of Benjamin & Nicholas Schiro was the son of Benjamine. Joseph & Tony Schiro were the son's of Mary Schiro... --------------------------------------------------------- 1920 Houston City, Harris County, Texas Census ED 59, Sheet 34A, 3rd Ward, Precinct 13. January 9, 1920, Address 701 Sampson Street, Schiro, Ben, H/H, m/w, 48, M, immigrated 1881, born Italy, Proprietor of a Grocery Store. Schiro, Lena, Wife, f/w, 39, M, immigrated 1901, born Italy, Schiro, Leon, Son, m/w, 20, S, born Louisiana, Multigraph Operator Schiro, Nick, Son, m/w, 14, S, born Louisiana Schiro, Julia, Daughter, f/w, 13/ S, born Louisiana Schiro, Joe, Son, m/w, 11. S, born Louisiana Schiro, Benny,Son, m/w, 8, S, born Louisiana Schiro, Victoria, Daughter, f/w, 6, S, born Louisiana Schiro, Teresa, Daughter, f/w, 4, S, born Louisiana Schiro, Josephine, Daughter, f/w, 1-8/12, S, born Texas. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1930 Houston City, Harris County, Texas Census, ED 101-58, Sheet 43A, Line 1 Address 3602 Texas Avenue, # 1 - Schiro, Ben, H/H, M/W, age 58, M, born Italy/Italy/Italy/, Engineer/Asphalt. Own Home/$2,500. ----------, Lena, Wife, F/W, age 50, M, born Italy/Italy/Italy/ ----------, Joe, Son, M/W, age 20, S, born Texas/Italy/Italy,Farming/Truck ----------, Bennie, Son, M/W, age 18, S, born Texas/Italy/Italy ----------, Julia, Daughter, F/W, age 22, S, born Texas/Italy/Italy, Stenographer/Oil Refinery ----------, Victoria, Daughter, F/W, age 17, S, born Texas/Italy/Italy ----------, Ben Jr., Son, M/W, age age 19, S, born Texas/Italy/Italy, Mechanic/Automobile ----------, Georgia, Daughter, F/W, age 10, S, born Texas/Italy/Italy ----------, Josie, Daughter, F/W, age 12, S, born Texas/Italy/Italy ----------, Mary, Daughter, F/W, age 7, S, born Texas/Italy/Italy ----------, Nicholas, Son, M/W, age 24, M, born Texas/Italy/Italy, Butcher/Meat Market ----------, Jeanevia, Daughter-in-law, F/W, age 18, M, born Texas/Italy/Italy ----------, Jenevieve, Granddaughter, F/W, age 10/12, S, born Texas/Italy/Italy ----------, Triesa, Daughter, F/W, age 14, S, born Texas/Italy/Italy NOTE: This census has many obvious mistakes, Bennie & Ben, Jr. are the same person, Georgia listed as a female, is George, a male. All children including both Genevieve's were born in New Orleans, Louisiana with the exception of Theresa, George & Mary. Jeanevia/Jenevieve are both Genevieve. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Many years later Ben was a night watchman for the City of Houston.. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Biaggio B. Schiro was never naturalized. During World War II, all aliens were required to register for a Certificate of Identification. The information was sent to the Alien Registration Division & the Federal Bureau of Investigation Offices in Houston, Texas. The registration included a booklet that must to be carried at all times. In this booklet was the name, address, birth date & place of birth, also a photo, right index fingerprint & physical description of the registered person. On March 30, 1942, Biaggio B. Schiro, 3602 Texas Avenue, Houston, Texas was registered, No. A.E. 1396, Registration Number was. #2106771. Biaggio could not write so his (X) was witnessed by H. Rydling, 1810 Rutland, Houston, Texas. His physical description was, 63 years, 3 months, 5ft, 5in, tall, 180 lbs, Gray Hair, Mole on left cheek. The Signature of the Identification Official was Theo. Gabler, Houston, Texas. Below is a brief transcription of the booklet: United States Department of Justice: (Alien Registration) Certificate of Identification. Issued to the person whose name, photograph registration number, fingerprint, and signature appear within; in accordance with application there for filed as required by law. This certificate must be carried by the person to who issued and must be produced if required by any police officer or other duly accredited official. Notice to Holder of this Certificate (1) it is your duty to learn about and obey the regulations and instructions controlling the conduct of holders of these certificates. For a summary of them apply at the post office or at the office of the United States Attorney, (2) For your general guidance you should remember that the regulations govern travel, change of residence, occupation, or employment and possession of various articles like cameras, radios, firearms, ammunition, explosives, signal devices and similar articles. Certain areas of a military character will be designated as places where you may not reside and certain other areas will be designated where you may not go without permission from an authorized Government officer. (3) In addition to obtaining any advance permission required, you must immediately give written notices of any change of (a) name, (b) residence, or (c) place of employment. These notices must be sent to the alien Registration Division and to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (the office shown in your certificate). Forms for this purpose may be secured at post offices or the office of the United States Attorney. (4) You may not assume or use, without legal authority, any name other than that given as your legal name in your application. (5) Children who are aliens of enemy nationality, upon reaching the age of 14 years, are required to apply for a Certificate of Identification. (6) If you lose your certificate, report that fact promptly to the United States Attorney, who will give you appropriate instructions. (7) Violation of the regulations and instructions may subject you to detention and internment for the duration of the war. ------------------------------------------------------------- Biaggio Schiro was declared Mentally incompetent by his Daughter & son-in-law, Frederick Lee & Julia Mae Schiro Middleton on September 24, 1956 and placed in a nursing home in Houston, Texas. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- From The Houston Chronicle, Houston, Harris County, Texas, Sec D, p19, May 29, 1958. SCHIRO - Ben Schiro, 84, of 2509 Delafield, died 8 p.m. Thursday (May 28, 1958) in a Houston Hospital. Survivors: Wife, Lena Schiro, Houston; sons, Leon, Nick, Joseph, George Schiro all of Houston, Benny Schiro, Alice; daughters, Mrs. F.L. Middleton, Mrs V. Anderson, Mrs. G.C. Arnold, Mrs. B.B. Morgan, Mrs. N.F. Smith, all of Houston: 24 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Services Saturday (May 31, 1958, time to be announced. Burial in Garden of Gethsemani. Earthman Funerals 2420 Fannin, FA 3-6377. Note: Biaggio B. (Ben) Schiro was born August 21, 1873 in Contessa Entellina, Palermo, Sicilia, Italy the son of Nicolo (Nicholas) Schiro and Giuseppa (Josephine) Patella. He was buried in the Garden of Gethsemani, Forest Park Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas, next to his wife Gioacchina (Jacqueline/Lena) Calliva-Schiro ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Death Certificate Transcription City, County, State: Houston, Harris County, Texas Name: Ben Schiro Date of Death: May 28 1958, 8:00 pm Place of Death: Saint Lukes Hospital, Houston, Harris County, Texas Residence: 2509 Delafield Street Length of residence in City: 45 years Occupation: Retired City Worker Date of Birth: September 1, 1873 Place of Birth: Sicily Citizenship: U.S.A. Armed Forces: No Age: 84 years Sex: Male Color/Race: White Marital Status: Married Father's Name: Nicholas Schiro, MotherÙus Name: Josephine Patella Cause of Death: Arteriosclerotic heart disease, 3 weeks Contributory Cause: Generalized Arteriosclerosis, 10 years Other Significant Conditions; Bilateral Bronchopneumonia Autopsy: Yes Treated from: May 12, 1958 to May 28, 1958 Physician: Morris W. Kilgore, 1718 Medical Towers, Houston Date & Place of Burial: May 31, 1958, Garden of Gethsemani Funeral Director: Earthman Funerals, J. B. Earthman, #1152 Informant: Mrs F. L. Middleton Date Filed: May 30, 1958, W. H, Allen, registrar Transcribed by, Patricia Brawner Schiro More About Biaggio B. Schiro':Burial: May 31, 1958, Garden of Gathsemani, Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, TexasCause of Death: Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease due to Generalized Arteriosclerosis.Emigration: December 18, 1882, Arrived in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana aboard the SS RouenFuneral Home: Earthman Funeral HomeMedical Information: Other Contributing factors to death, Bilateral Bronchopneumonia. Nationality: Sicilian/ArbereshOccupation: Paver for the city of New Orleans until 1913 ; City of Houston , Paving divisoin, He & his wife also owned & operated a small Grocery StoreOrganizations: June 17, 1888, Joined the Contessa Entellina Society In New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana. The youngest member to join. He left the society with no reason on June 15 , 1889. He was residing at 177 St. Phillip Street at this time.Religion: CatholicResidence: Prior to death, 2509 Delafield Street, Houston, Harris County, Texas

Given Name: Ben or Biaggio or Blaise

Death: 28 May 1958 Houston, Harris, Texas

Change: Date: 26 Oct 2006
Time: 07:47:05

Note: Information in these notes for Gioachina Calliva from the research by Patricia Brawner Schiro.
Gioacchina Calliva immigrated to the USA with her first husband, Giuseppe Adragna and one year old son, Leonardo Adragna. They arrived in the Port of New York June 5, 1900 aboard the SS Hespria. She would be to residing at 155 1st Street. New York, New York, with the family of her husbands uncle Antonino Plescia, who was a barber.
From the Houston Chronicle, Houston, Harris County, Texas, Sec. D P 18, September 4, 1958. SCHIRO - Mrs. Lena Schiro, 78, of 2509 Delafield died 1:30 p.m. Wednesday (September 3,1958). Member Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Survivors: sons, Leon, Nick, Joe, George Schiro, all of Houston, Bennie Schiro, Alice; Daughters. Mrs. F.L. Middleton, Mrs. G.C. Arnold, Mrs. V. Anderson, Mrs. B.B. Morgan, Mrs. M. Smith, all of Houston; 24 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Services 9 a.m. Saturday (September 6, 1958), Earthman Chapel, 9:30 a.m. Blessed Sacrament Church. Rosary 8 p.m. Friday, Earthman Chapel. Earthman Funerals, 2420 Fannin. FA 3-6377 Note: Gioacchina (Lena) Calliva was born May 30, 1880 in Piana di Greci now Piana degli Albanesi, Palermo, Sicilia, Italy. She was the daughter of Giuseppi (Joseph) Calliva and Giulia (Julia) Principe. She was buried in the Garden of Gethsemani, Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas, next to her husband Biaggio B.(Ben) Schiro. Schiro ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Death Certificate Transcription City, County, State: Houston, Harris County, Texas Name: Mrs. Lena Schiro Date of Death: September 3, 1958, 1:35 pm Place of Death: Herman Hospital, Houston, Texas Residence: 2509 Delafield Length of residence in City: 45 years Occupation: Housewife Date of Birth: June 1, 1880 Place of Birth: Italy Citizenship: Italy Age: 78 years Sex: Female Color/Race: White Marital Status: Widowed Father's Name: Joseph Caliva MotherÙus Name: Julia Princhi Cause of Death: Acute Myocardial Infarction, 4 hours Contributory Cause: Art. Sclerosis, Coronary Arteries, unknown Treated from: July 23, 1958 to September 3, 1958 Physician: Samuel A. Levy, M.D., 605 The Medical Towers, Houston, Texas Date & Place of Burial: September 6, 1958, Garden of Gethsemani Funeral Director: Earthman Funerals, J. B. Earthman, #1152 Informant: Leon A. Schiro Date Filed: September 8, 1959, W.H. Allen, registrar Transcribed by Patricia Brawner Schiro

Given Name: Lena or Gioachina

Death: 3 Sep 1958 Houston, Harris, Texas

Change: Date: 30 Sep 2006
Time: 11:15:57

Note: 1900 New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana Census Records, Vol. #24, ED #31, Sheet#4, Line # 28, Ward 3, June 2, 1900 #2547-60-63 - Nuccio, Joseph, H/H, W/M, March 1852/48, M/21, born Italy/Italy/Italy, IM/1880/19 yrs. in US/, NA, Fruit Vendor Nuccio, Theresa, wife, W/F, March 1862/38, M/21, born Italy/Italy/Italy, IM/1880/19 yrs. in US, Nuccio, Domenick, Son, W/M. June 1880/20, M/0, born Italy/Italy/Italy, IM/1880/19 yrs. in US, Fruit Vendor Nuccio, Mary, Daughter-in-law, W/F, August 1884/15, M/0, born Louisiana/Louisiana /Louisiana Nuccio, Josephine, Daughter, W/F, March 1882/18, S, born Louisiana/Italy/Italy, AT School Nuccio, Nicholas, Son, W/M, September 1884/15, S, born Louisiana/Italy/Italy, At School Nuccio, Rosie, Daughter, W/F, November 1886/13, S, born Louisiana/Italy/Italy, At School Nuccio, Katherine, Daughter, W/F, July 1888/11, S, born Louisiana/Italy/Italy, At School Nuccio, Frank, Son, W/M, September 1892/7, S, born Louisiana/Italy/Italy, At SChool Nuccio, Anthony, Son, W/M, October 1897/2, S, born Louisiana/Italy/Italy -------------------------------------------------- 1910 New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana Census Records, 041-0041-0011-ED #41, Sheet 1, Pricinct 8, Ward 3, #2547-11-11 - Nuccio, Joseph, H/H, M/W, 58, M1/30, born Italy/Italy/Italy, IM/1880/NA, Merchant/Grocery Nuccio, Theresa, Wife, F/W, 48, M1/30, 8 Children/8 Living, born Italy/Italy/Italy Nuccio, Dominick, Son, M/W, 30, M1/9, 2 Children/2 Living, bornn Italy/Italy/Italy, IM/1880/NA, Packer/Coffee Nuccio, Nick, Son, M/W, 25, S, born, Louisiana/Italy/Italy, Salesman/Grocery Nuccio, Frank, Son, M/W, 17, S, born Louisiana/Italy/Italy, Apprenice/Hospital Nuccio, Tony, Son, M/W, 11, S, born Louisiana/Italy/Italy, Nuccio, Blazie, Son, M/W, 9, S, born Louisiana/Italy/Italy Nuccio, Joe, Grandchild, M/W, 9 S, born Louisiana/Italy/Mississippi -------------------------------------------------------- 1920 New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana Census Records, Vol. #30, ED #46, Sheet #6, Line #70, 3rd Ward, Precinct 8 #2622-125-133 - Nuccio, Joseph, H/H, M/W, 68, M, Citizenship/1880/NA/1895, Italy/Italy/Italy, Retired/Merchant Nuccio, Theresa, Wife, F/W, 58, M, Citizenship/1880/NA/1895, Italy/Italy/Italy, Nuccio, Dominico, Son, M/W, 39, D, Citizenship/1880/NA, Italy/Italy/Italy, Boilermaler/Iron Foundry Nuccio, Blaise, Son, M/W, 19, S, born Louisiana/Italy/Italy, Mechanic/Automobile Collica, Mary Rose, Grandaughter, F/W, 8, S, born Louisiana/Italy/Italy

Given Name: Giuseppe

Death: 5 Feb 1938 New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana

Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana

Change: Date: 23 Oct 2006
Time: 08:12:02

Given Name: Vincenzo

Change: Date: 30 Sep 2001
Time: 01:00:00

Given Name: Benedetta

Change: Date: 30 Sep 2001
Time: 01:00:00

Given Name: Giovanni

Change: Date: 30 Sep 2001
Time: 01:00:00

Given Name: Vincenza

Change: Date: 30 Sep 2001
Time: 01:00:00

Given Name: Giuseppe

Change: Date: 26 Apr 2005
Time: 10:28:13

Given Name: Giulia

Death: AFT 1900 Piana degli Albanesi, Palermo,Sicily, Italy

Change: Date: 2 Oct 2001
Time: 01:00:00

Given Name: Giorgio Vito

Change: Date: 26 Apr 2005
Time: 10:28:02