Fearless Females: Day 1: Favorite Female Ancestor

Once again, in honor of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month.

March 1 — Do you have a favorite female ancestor?

I think it's safe to say that I have several favorites.  But, for today, I'll mention the one I've been researching this week.  (She's actually my husband's ancestor.) 

Angelina Marrone Parlante was my hubby's Great Grandmother.  She was his Mom's Mom's Mom!  I am actually working on a mini-bio for her already. 

From what I've been told, she was a lovely woman.  Here are a few quick facts:

• She was the daughter of Italian immigrant parents. 
• She lived in South Philadelphia. 
• She was the oldest of 7 siblings. 
• She married Rocco Parlante, who was born in Italy. 
• They had six children. 
• She lived from about 1888 until July 27th, 1961

For more on Angie, look for her bio later this month!

World War I Draft Card: Rocco Angelo Parlante

It's a bit hard to read, but great anyway!  Rocco was my husband's Great Grandfather.  Not that he ever knew him.  He died when My Mother-in-law was quite young. This was Nana's Dad!  His wife was Angelina Marrone.

I LOVE his name, it's just wonderful!  He was born in Bisenti, Italy on April 21st, 1880.  Bisenti is near the sea, on the eastern side of Italy, kind of across from Rome.

He was a musician and worked for The Stanley Company.  He worked in an orchestra that would play in the theater while silent movies were playing.

They lived on Moore Street in what I'm guessing is South Philly.  There is a lot more to be told about Rocco, but I'm focusing on this Draft record, for now!