Schifano

Miner’s First Name:   Gaetano
Miner’s Middle Name:   
Miner’s Last Name:   Schifano
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Birth Place of Miner:   Montedoro
Miner’s Country:   Italy
Arrived in USA:   7/1/1909

Miner Information:
Gaetano came to America during the mass migration of those hoping to find a better life. After his work in the coal mines finished, he worked for WPA. Together with his friends they formed a society. He loved gardening. At 46 he had a heart attack and died 10 years later.

Place & Manner of Miner’s Death:   non-mine related
Died:   8/31/1942
Birth Date:   2/19/1886

Married:   Yes
Place Miner Was Married:   Pittston, PA

Wife’s Name:   Giuseppa
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Wife’s Last Name:   Soianra
Birth Place of Wife:   Montedoro
Wife’s Country:   Italy
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Place & Manner of Wife’s Death:   Pittston, PA
Died:   1/10/1890
Birth Date:   1/10/1890

Number of Children:   8

Child Name 1:   Joseph
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Birth Date:   11/25/1913

Child Name 2:   Victoria
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Birth Date:   3/19/1915

Child Name 3:   Carmela
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Birth Date:   5/10/1917

Child Name 4:   Angelo
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Birth Date:   9//2/1922

Child Name 5:   Salvatore
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Birth Date:   5/6/1923

Child Name 6:   John
Child’s Middle Name:   Angelo
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Birth Date:   9/4/1927

Child Name 7:   Rose
Child’s Middle Name:   Victoria
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Birth Date:   9/6/1929

Child Name 8:   Calogera
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Birth Date:   1/2/1919

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Author’s Name:   Rose
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Author’s Last Name:   Alfano
Relationship to Miner:   daughter