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Michele Russo Immigration and Naturalization Records

Last update 11/8/2022

On April 3, 1909, Concetta Russo and her four children arrived at Ellis Island. All were eventually admitted to the United States except Michele. For some unknown reason, the 12-year-old was sent back to Italy. Six months later, he returned, this time with his father, Francesco Russo, sailing aboard the S.S. Calabria, from Palermo, Sicily.

The Departure from Italy on October 9, 1909

Russo Family Immigration Records

The Arrival in New York on October 25, 1909

Russo Family Immigration Records

Francesco and Michele departed Palermo on October 9, 1909 aboard the S.S. Calabria. Palermo is a seaport on the northwestern side of Sicily, 140 miles from Grammichele. Sixteen days after departing Palermo, they arrived in New York on October 25, 1909. Francesco was now 46 years old. He and Michele had tickets to their final destination, Francesco paid for both of their fares, they each had $25, and they were joining Concetta and the other children at 61 Catherine Street. Both were admitted..

Thanks to the ship's manifest, we know that Francesco was 5' 4" tall and had a scar on his neck. Michele, who was now 13 years old, was 4' 5" tall and had a scar on his upper lip. Both had a dark complexion, with brown hair and eyes.

S. S. CALABRIA

Declaration of Intention to become a U. S. citizen - November 24, 1915

Michele Russo Declaration

Petition for Naturalization - December 3, 1918

Michele Russo Naturalization

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