John Grima1

M, #1351, b. circa 1890
     John Grima was born circa 1890 in Malta; age 30 in 1920 census.1
     He emigrated from Malta in 1914 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He and Joseph Gatt were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 30, hog company truck driver & 3 Maltese boarders, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Research: same age; same 1920 census in 1920. John Grima and John Grima were possibly the same person.

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.

Joseph Gatt1

M, #1352, b. circa 1895
     Joseph Gatt was born circa 1895 in Malta; age 25 in 1920 census.1
     He emigrated from Malta in 1915 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He and John Grima were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 30, hog company truck driver & 3 Maltese boarders, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.

Charles Gambin1

M, #1353, b. circa 1885
     Charles Gambin was born circa 1885 in Malta; age 35 in 1920 census; age 55 in 1940 census.1
     He emigrated from Malta in 1915 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He was listed in the 1920 US census of John Grima and Joseph Gatt in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 30, hog company truck driver & 3 Maltese boarders.1 Charles Gambin was a hog rancher in 1940. He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Charles Testa and Marianna Psaila in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; surname given as Teta; age 37, wool handy man.2 Research.

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.
  2. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Manuel Borg1

M, #1354, b. circa 1878
     Manuel Borg was born circa 1878 in Malta; age 42 in 1920 census.1
     He emigrated from Malta in 1912 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He was listed in the 1920 US census of John Grima and Joseph Gatt in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 30, hog company truck driver & 3 Maltese boarders.1

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.

Angelo Mifsud

M, #1355, b. 7 March 1888
     Angelo Mifsud was born on 7 March 1888 in Mosta, Malta; age 31 in 1920 census; age 49 in 1940 census.1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 23 on 1 April 1911. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.2
     He emigrated from Malta in 1912 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 As of 1920, Angelo Mifsud was also known as Angelo Mifsut.1 He and Chris Galea were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 31, ship yard laborer; and 3 Maltese boarders, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Angelo Mifsud was listed in the 1940 US Census age 49, shipyard carpenter in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.3 He and Angelo Mifsud were possibly the same person.

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.
  2. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.
  3. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Chris Galea1

M, #1356, b. 24 July 1896
FatherFrancesco Galea2
     Chris Galea was born on 24 July 1896 in Mdina, Malta; age 24 in 1920 census.1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 26, motor driver on 16 August 1922. Declared destination was Tunis, Tunisia.2
     Chris Galea was also known as Cristino Galea.2 He emigrated from Malta in 1915 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He and Angelo Mifsud were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 31, ship yard laborer; and 3 Maltese boarders, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Chris Galea was a metal works laborer in 1920.

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.
  2. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.

Louis Mula1

M, #1357, b. 15 November 1881
FatherBartolomeo Mula2
     Louis Mula was born on 15 November 1881 in Gharghur, Malta; age 38 in 1920 census.1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 29 on 22 June 1910. Declared destination was New York, NY, USA.2
     Louis Mula was also known as Luigi Mula.2 He emigrated from Malta age 29 in 1910 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He was listed in the 1920 US census of Angelo Mifsud and Chris Galea in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 31, ship yard laborer; and 3 Maltese boarders.1 Louis Mula was a grading comp. laborer in 1920.

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.
  2. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.

Jesse Galea1

F, #1358, b. circa 1903
FatherPaul Galea1 b. bt 1878 - 1884, d. 2 Mar 1968
MotherMary Zammut b. bt 1885 - 1887, d. 2 Mar 1968
     Jesse Galea was born circa 1903 in Malta; age 17 in 1920 census.1
     She emigrated from Malta in 1919 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 She and Paul Galea were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 42, married, ship yard laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Jesse Galea was a biscuit co. factory hand in 1920.

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.

Mary Zammut1

F, #1359, b. between 1885 and 1887, d. 2 March 1968

Family

Paul Galea b. bt 1878 - 1884, d. 2 Mar 1968
Children
     Mary Zammut was born between 1885 and 1887 in Malta; age 43 in 1920 census; age 55 in 1940 census.1 She married Paul Galea, son of Giovanni Galea, circa 1902; age 21 and 18.1 Mary Zammut died on 2 March 1968 at San Francisco, CA, USA. She was buried on 5 March 1968 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     As of circa 1901,her married name was Galea.1 She emigrated from Malta in 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. As of 1921, Mary Zammut was also known as Sammut.2 She and Paul Galea were listed in the 1930 US Census age 46, SR Railroad boilermaker in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Mary Zammut and Paul Galea were listed in the 1940 US Census age 59, wholesale meat laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.3 Mary Zammut and Charles J Galea were listed in the 1950 US Census age 67, widowed in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 3 March 1968: GALEA, Maria In this city. March 2, 1968, 'Maria Galea, beloved wife of the late Paul Galea, devoted mother of Mrs. Josephine De Brincat. Mrs. Pauline Muscat. Jennie Galea and the late Charles Galea, loving grandmother of Edward Da Brincat, Mrs. Charlene Agles. Kenneth, Diane. Janice and Debbie Muscat; great-grandmother of Tracy and Jonathan De Brincat, loving mother-in-law of Michael De Brincat and Charles Muscat; a native of Malta; a member of the Third Order of St. Francis and Mother Cabrinl Society of St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church.

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  2. [S3] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  3. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Josephine Galea1

F, #1360, b. 9 April 1910, d. 1 March 2001
FatherPaul Galea1 b. bt 1878 - 1884, d. 2 Mar 1968
MotherMary Zammut1 b. bt 1885 - 1887, d. 2 Mar 1968

Family

Michael J. Debrincat b. 21 Jun 1903, d. 26 May 1971
Child
     Josephine Galea was born on 9 April 1910 in Mosta, Malta; age 19 in 1930 census; age 30 in 1940 census.2 She married Michael J. Debrincat on 13 January 1932 at San Francisco, CA, USA.2 Josephine Galea died on 1 March 2001 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 90. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She was listed in the 1930 US Census of Paul Galea and Mary Zammut in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 46, SR Railroad boilermaker.1 Her married name was Debrincat.2 Josephine Galea and Michael J. Debrincat were listed in the 1940 US Census age 36, sugar refinery laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 Josephine Galea and Michael J. Debrincat were listed in the 1950 US Census age 46, furniture factory, upholsterer in San Francisco, CA, USA. Josephine Galea was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was The year 1983 saw the first tenure of Dr. Charles E. Xuereb as president. During the Mother's Day Dance in May he proclaimed Josephine Debrincat as the Special Lady of the club; he cited to all present her past service and support to the club and to Malta during the war years raising money towards the "Malta War Relief Fund", by holding numerous bingos. In 1998, Josephine Debrincat was extended Lifetime membership in the MASC in recognition of her past support to the club since it's establishment in 1929.
Obituary: on 3 March 2001: DeBrincat Josephine — In This City March 1 2001 Dearly beloved wife of the late Michael. Beloved mother of Edward (Joan); dearest grandmother of Tracy and Jon. loving sister of Jennie Galea. Pauline Muscat and the late Charles and Carmen Galea Also survived many nieces, nephews and good friends. Born April 10 1910 in Mosta, Malta. A member of The Maltese American Social Club. St Elizbeth's Maltese American Society, St Elizabeth's over 50 Club and Portola Senior Club.

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  2. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Jane Galea1

F, #1361, b. 24 October 1921, d. 4 March 2010
FatherPaul Galea2 b. bt 1878 - 1884, d. 2 Mar 1968
MotherMary Zammut2 b. bt 1885 - 1887, d. 2 Mar 1968
     Jane Galea was born on 24 October 1921 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 8 in 1930 census.2 She died on 4 March 2010 at age 88. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She was listed in the 1930 US Census of Paul Galea and Mary Zammut in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 46, SR Railroad boilermaker.2 As of 1930, Jane Galea was also known as Jennie Galea.2 She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Mary Zammut and Charles J Galea in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 67, widowed.
Obituary: on 9 March 2010: Jennie Galea A native of San Francisco and a retired Macy's employee, passed away suddenly on March 4, 2010. She is survived by her nieces and nephews and their families. Jennie was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters and one brother.

Citations

  1. [S3] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  2. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.

Pauline J. Galea

F, #1362, b. 6 December 1923, d. 30 December 2001
FatherPaul Galea1 b. bt 1878 - 1884, d. 2 Mar 1968
MotherMary Zammut1 b. bt 1885 - 1887, d. 2 Mar 1968

Family

Charles Walter Muscat b. 24 Nov 1924, d. 23 Jul 1995
Children
     Pauline J. Galea was born on 6 December 1923 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 6 in 1930 census. She married Charles Walter Muscat, son of Paul Muscat and Carmela Vella. Pauline J. Galea died on 30 December 2001 at San Bruno, San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 78. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She was listed in the 1930 US Census of Paul Galea and Mary Zammut in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 46, SR Railroad boilermaker.1 Her married name was Muscat. Pauline J. Muscat and Charles Walter Muscat were listed in the 1950 US Census age 25, retail flooring co., nailing floors in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 1 January 2002: Muscat, Pauline J. At rest in San Bruno, December 30, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Charles Muscat; cherished mother of Kenneth Muscat, Charlene Agles, Diane Ineich, Janice Dyer, Deborah Molakides; dear sister of Jennie Galea; devoted grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of two. A native of San Francisco; born December 6, 1923.

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.

Carmela Galea1

F, #1363, b. 27 November 1928, d. 24 December 1930
FatherPaul Galea1 b. bt 1878 - 1884, d. 2 Mar 1968
MotherMary Zammut1 b. bt 1885 - 1887, d. 2 Mar 1968
     Carmela Galea was born on 27 November 1928 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 1 4/12 in 1930 census.1,2 She died on 24 December 1930 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 2. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She was listed in the 1930 US Census of Paul Galea and Mary Zammut in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 46, SR Railroad boilermaker.1

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  2. [S3] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Charles John Aquilina1,2

M, #1364, b. 7 June 1888, d. 17 March 1984
MotherMaria (TaRosella) Calleja

Family

Carmela Fenech b. Aug 1889, d. 3 Apr 1928
Children
     Charles John Aquilina was born on 7 June 1888 in Msida, Malta; age 41 in 1930 census; age 51 in 1940 census.1 He married Carmela Fenech.3 Charles John Aquilina died on 17 March 1984 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 95.2 He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He began military service He was in the British Navy for many years. He and Carmela Fenech immigrated circa 1919 to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; He worked as a blacksmith for the Canadian National Railroad. Charles John Aquilina and Carmela Fenech appeared on the census of 1921 at Transcona, Manitoba, Canada; age 31, blacksmith.
Charles John Aquilina After 5-7 years in Canada, returned to Malta circa 1925. He emigrated from Malta in 1927 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Research: next door to Paul Galea in 1930. He and Jeanette Mary Aquilina were listed in the 1930 US Census age 41, railroad shop mixer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1
Charles John Aquilina Had a 168 lb gourd exhibited on 1 November 1938 at Santa Rosa, CA, USA. He and James Aquilina were listed in the 1940 US Census age 51, a farmer; and a friend Makres Gust, 50, Greece, farmhand in San Miguel Ave., Santa Rosa, CA, USA.4
Charles John Aquilina According to his granddaughter Barbara Fenech, Charles Aquilina had a farm near George's Rancho San Miguel; He raised chickens and had a route selling eggs to Maltese families. George Galea eventually asked Charles to work for him and Charles did, for 25 years. He had the ability of a horse whisperer with the horses. Hollywood actors, like Fred McMurray and George Brent, kept their thoroughbreds at the stables. at Santa Rosa, CA, USA. His Social Security Number was 546449408. He received military draft notice in 1942 at Rancho Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa, CA, USA, age 53, self, rancher. He was listed in the 1950 US Census age 61, widowed, ranch foreman in Santa Rosa, CA, USA. He was living in 1983 in Santa Rosa, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 19 March 1984: AQUILINA, Charles — March 17. 1984; beloved husband of the late Carmela Aquilina; devoted father of Jospeh and James Aquilina, Jeanette Fenech and the late Mary Borg and Thomas Aquilina; also survived by 10 grandchildren; native of Malta.

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  2. [S3] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  3. [S90] Interview, Interview, by phone with Barbara Fenech, Oct 21, 2014.
  4. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Jeanette Mary Aquilina1,2

F, #1365, b. 28 November 1910, d. 21 January 1998
FatherCharles John Aquilina1 b. 7 Jun 1888, d. 17 Mar 1984
MotherCarmela Fenech3 b. Aug 1889, d. 3 Apr 1928

Family

Thomas Charles Fenech b. 4 May 1903, d. 9 Feb 1986
Children
     Jeanette Mary Aquilina was born on 28 November 1910 in Msida, Malta; age 19 in 1930 census; age 29 in 1940 census.1 She married Thomas Charles Fenech, son of Gio Maria Fenech and Margharita Calleja, on 18 July 1931 at San Francisco, CA, USA.1 Jeanette Mary Aquilina died on 21 January 1998 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 87. She was buried on 28 January 1998 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Jeanette Mary Aquilina was also known as Joanna Mary Aquilina. She emigrated from Malta from Winnipeg, Canada via Blaine WA on 13 December 1927 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1
Jeanette Mary Aquilina With death of mother in 1928, Jeanette began raising her syblings in 1928. She and Charles John Aquilina were listed in the 1930 US Census age 41, railroad shop mixer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 As of 1930, Jeanette Mary Aquilina was also known as Jennie Aquilina.1 Her married name was Fenech.1 She and Thomas Charles Fenech were listed in the 1940 US Census Thomas Fenech, age 36, wholesale furniture comp. unpholsterer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.4 Jeanette Mary Aquilina and Thomas Charles Fenech were listed in the 1950 US Census age 45, no occupation in San Francisco, CA, USA. Jeanette Mary Aquilina was naturalized on 20 January 1959 at San Francisco, CA, USA. She emigrated from Malta wife on 13 May 1978 to New York, NY, USA. As of 1998, Jeanette Mary Aquilina was also known as Jeanette Fenech.
Obituary: on 22 January 1998: FENECH. Jeanette (Jenny) Mary A San Francisco resident for 71 years. Entered Into rest In San Francisco on January 21, 1998. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Fenech for 55 years; loving mother of Barbara Fenech and Margie Belluomlnl; dear mother-in-law of George Belluomlnl: dear daughter of the late Carmela and Charles Aquiline; dear sister of Ihe late Mary Borg and Thomas Aqullina; loving grandmother of Gina Belluominl of AnHocn and Lynn (Edward) Trade of Concord. Also survived by five great grandchildren, Christopher, Corinna. Breanna. Stephen, and Michael. A nallve of Msida, Malta and a former resident of Winnipeg, Canada. Age 87 years. A member oi the Springtime Senior Club of St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church and the MalteseAmerican Social Club. Jeanette Mary Aquilina was also known as Jenny Fenech.

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  2. [S3] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, California Birth Index, 1905-1995:http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  3. [S90] Interview, Interview, by phone with Barbara Fenech, Oct 21, 2014.
  4. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Thomas Aquilina1

M, #1366, b. 18 September 1913, d. 10 July 1983
FatherCharles John Aquilina1 b. 7 Jun 1888, d. 17 Mar 1984
MotherCarmela Fenech b. Aug 1889, d. 3 Apr 1928

Family

Ann Ruth Azzopardi b. 24 Dec 1914, d. 9 Jul 2004
Children
     Thomas Aquilina was born on 18 September 1913 in Msida, Malta; age 18 in 1930 census; age 26 in 1940 census; Naturalization doc gives Msida; other gives Winnipeg, Canada.1 He married Ann Ruth Azzopardi, daughter of Joseph F. Azzopardi and Helen Tonna, on 13 January 1935 at San Francisco, CA, USA.2 Thomas Aquilina died on 10 July 1983 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 69. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of Charles John Aquilina and Carmela Fenech at Transcona, Manitoba, Canada; age 31, blacksmith. Thomas Aquilina emigrated from Malta from Winnipeg, Canada via Blaine WA on 13 December 1927 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Charles John Aquilina and Jeanette Mary Aquilina in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 41, railroad shop mixer.1 Thomas Aquilina was naturalized in 1940 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 27, teamster. He and Ann Ruth Azzopardi were listed in the 1940 US Census age 26, furniture teamster in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 Thomas Aquilina received military draft notice on 16 October 1940 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 27, Metropolitan Furniture mfg Co. He and Ann Ruth Azzopardi were listed in the 1950 US Census age 36, city transfer, truck driver in San Francisco, CA, USA. Thomas Aquilina and (?) Maltese Owned Businesses were Maltese Business Dean of theatrical equipment movers, known by stage artists and producers internationally; touring companies from all over the world invariably requested that he supervise their loading and unloading tasks, especially of musical instruments, including the SF Opera and SF Symphony.
Obituary: on 11 July 1983: AQUILINA, Thomas — In San Mateo. July 10. 1983: son of Charles Aquilina of Santa Rosa: loving husband of Ann Aquilina of San Mateo: devoted father of Shirley Ames of San Carlos. Thomas Aquilina of San Ramon and Steve Aquilina of Sebastopol; loving father-in-law of Bill Ames, Claudia and Connie Aquilina: adored grandfather of Denise. David and Kevin Ames. Todd. Traci. Byron and Kimberly Aquilina: a native of Canada; aged 69 years, well known and respected theatrical operations manager; honorary member of IATSE Local No. 16.
Obituary: on 13 July 1983: Thomas Aquilina Special to The Examiner SAN MATEO Thomas "Tommy" Aquilina, dean of theatrical equipment movers, known by stage artists and producers internationally and an honorary member of the International Association of Theatrical and Stage Employees, died at Mills Hospita on Sunday. He was 69. Mr. Aquilina, an amiable and powerfully built native of Winnipeg, grew up in San Francisco and graduated from Balboa High School. He began his career as a supervisor of theatrical moving after a brief stint in World War II shipyards and a job as furniture finisher. As a youth, he also played drums in local dance bands. Working for City Transfer Company and its recent successor, Citrans, Mr. Aquilina was so widely respected for the care given to rare musical instruments and delicate theatrical props that touring companies from all over the world invariably requested that he supervise their loading and unloading tasks here. He managed all loading and unloading for the San Francisco Opera and Symphony Orchestra. Musicians such as symphony harpist Louise Chow relied on him to move their instruments and scores of performers, such as Carol Chahning, looked to Mr. Aguilina to manage their belongings. His skill at packing trucks was such that the Ice Follies used to have him flown to its various stops to supervise theater moves. Jim Carroll, stage manager of the San Francisco Symphony, said, 'Tommy was known coast-to coast in the business, you say San Francisco and you are saying Tommy. He was a master of loading and in keeping everybody happy. You knew if , Tommy was loading your trucks, everything would get there right" He was married for 48 years to Ann Azzopardi, and had enjoyed developing the garden in their San Mateo home since he retired two years ago. He is survived by sons, Thomas, San Ramon, and Steve, Sebastopol; a daughter, Shirley Ames, San Carlos; his father, Charles Aquilina, Santa Rosa, and seven grandchildren.

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  2. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

James Aquilina1

M, #1367, b. 31 December 1922
FatherCharles John Aquilina1 b. 7 Jun 1888, d. 17 Mar 1984
MotherCarmela Fenech b. Aug 1889, d. 3 Apr 1928
     James Aquilina was born on 31 December 1922 in Winnipeg, Canada; age 7 in 1930 census; age 17 in 1940 census.1
     He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Charles John Aquilina and Jeanette Mary Aquilina in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 41, railroad shop mixer.1 James Aquilina and Charles John Aquilina were listed in the 1940 US Census age 51, a farmer; and a friend Makres Gust, 50, Greece, farmhand in San Miguel Ave., Santa Rosa, CA, USA.2 James Aquilina and James J. Aquilina were possibly the same person.

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  2. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Pat Spiteri1

M, #1368, b. circa 1893
     Pat Spiteri was born circa 1893 in Malta; age 27 in 1920 census.1
     He emigrated from Malta in 1912 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He and George C. Gatt were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 27, ship yard helper, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Pat Spiteri was listed in the 1940 US Census age 48, sugar refinery worker in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.
  2. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

George C. Gatt

M, #1369, b. circa 1883, d. 9 March 1961
Father(?) Gatt
     George C. Gatt was born circa 1883 in Malta; age 37 in 1920 census; age 58 in 1940 census.1 He died on 9 March 1961. He was buried on 21 March 1961 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta in 1917 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He and Pat Spiteri were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 27, ship yard helper, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 George C. Gatt was a ship yard laborer in 1920. He was listed in the 1940 US Census age 58, W.P.A. laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 He was listed in the 1950 US Census Age 66, surgical appliance co. handyman in San Francisco, CA, USA. He and Giorgo Gatt were possibly the same person.

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.
  2. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Gio-Marie Micallef1

F, #1370, b. circa 1872
     Gio-Marie Micallef was born circa 1872 in Malta; age 48 in 1920 census.1
     She emigrated from Malta to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 She and Salvatore Chetcuti were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 48, widowed, no job, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.

Salvatore Chetcuti1

M, #1371, b. circa 1900
     Salvatore Chetcuti was born circa 1900 in Malta; no age given.1
     He emigrated from Malta age 19, on Chicago on 5 June 1919 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1,2 He and Gio-Marie Micallef were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 48, widowed, no job, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Salvatore Chetcuti and Salvatore Chetcuti were possibly the same person.

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.
  2. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.

Antonio Borg1

M, #1372, b. 24 September 1889, d. 12 February 1963
FatherGiorgio Borg b. c 1866
MotherRose Casha

Family

Angela Farragia b. c 1903, d. 29 Mar 1983
Children
     Antonio Borg was born on 24 September 1889 in Qormi, Malta; age 30 in 1920 census; age 39 in 1930 census; also 1890, Qormi, Malta;
Valletta also given.1 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 29, motor car driver on 14 July 1920. He married Angela Farragia circa 1920; age 29 and 17.2 Antonio Borg died on 12 February 1963 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 73. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1920 US census of Gio-Marie Micallef and Salvatore Chetcuti in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 48, widowed, no job.1 Antonio Borg emigrated from Malta in 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 He and Angela Farragia were listed in the 1930 US Census age 39, sanitory garbage collector in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 Antonio Borg and Angela Farragia were listed in the 1940 US Census age 48, garbageman in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. Antonio Borg received military draft notice in 1944 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 53, Standard Hog Co. As of 1950, Antonio Borg was also known as Tony Borg. He and Angela Farragia were listed in the 1950 US Census age 59, sugar refinery, warehouseman in San Francisco, CA, USA.

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.
  2. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Constantino Aquilina1

M, #1373, b. circa 1870
     Constantino Aquilina was born circa 1870 in Malta; age 50 in 1920 census.1
     He emigrated from Malta to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He and Gio-Marie Vella were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 50, widowed, no employment, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Constantino Aquilina and Constanzo Aquilina were possibly the same person.

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.

Gio-Marie Vella1

F, #1374, b. circa 1880
     Gio-Marie Vella was born circa 1880 in Malta; age 40 in 1920 census.1
     She emigrated from Malta to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 She and Constantino Aquilina were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 50, widowed, no employment, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.

Emmanuel Borg1

M, #1375, b. 12 November 1897, d. 26 April 1965
FatherGaudenzio Borg

Family

Gaudenzia Galea b. 17 Dec 1900, d. Jun 1978
Children
     Emmanuel Borg was born on 12 November 1897 in Zebbug, Malta; age 22 in 1920 census; age 32 in 1930 census; age 42 in 1940 census.2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 18 on 15 July 1916. He married Gaudenzia Galea, daughter of Mattia Galea, on 8 January 1921; age 24 and 21.1 Emmanuel Borg died on 26 April 1965 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 67. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta 1917 in 1920 census in 1916 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He was naturalized on 10 March 1919; age 21, car washer. He was listed in the 1920 US Census, age 22, car wasjer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 He was naturalized on 12 November 1925; elevator operator; sponsored by Fr. Theophilus Cachia and Joseph Tonna. He and Gaudenzia Galea were listed in the 1930 US Census age 32, clock co. clerk in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Emmanuel Borg and Gaudenzia Galea were listed in the 1940 US Census age 42, cigar retail store salesman in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.3
Obituary: on 29 April 1965: BORG — In this city, April 26. 1965, Emanuel; beloved husband of Gaudenzia Borg; devoted father of Mrs. Frances Felix and Mrs. Katharine Meinen; also survived by four grandchildren; a native of Malta; a retired member of Bartenders Union. Local No. 41, and retired employee of Pacific Union Club.

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  2. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.
  3. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Charles Camenzuli1

M, #1376, b. 11 September 1885
FatherAlfonso Maria Camenzuli2

Family

Rosaria Fava
Children
     Charles Camenzuli was born on 11 September 1885 in Hamrun, Malta.3,2 He married Rosaria Fava.3 Charles Camenzuli was issued a Maltese Passport age 28 on 31 March 1913. Declared destination was Canada.2
     Charles Camenzuli was also known as Carmelo Camenzuli.3,2 He emigrated from Malta in 1913 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.3,1 He and Rosaria Fava were listed in the 1920 US Census, no age given, no employment, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.3 Research: 1930 census gives Dolores as 24 yo "wife" of Carmelo; could be his daughter Dolores, b. 1905 in 1930. Charles Camenzuli and Dolores Camenzuli were listed in the 1930 US Census age 44, none; 1920 census mistakenly gives daughter Dolores, age 24, as his wife in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  2. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.
  3. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.

Rosaria Fava1

F, #1377

Family

Charles Camenzuli b. 11 Sep 1885
Children
     Rosaria Fava was born in Malta.1 She married Charles Camenzuli, son of Alfonso Maria Camenzuli.1
     Her married name was Camenzuli.1 Rosaria Fava and Charles Camenzuli were listed in the 1920 US Census, no age given, no employment, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.

Carmela Mary Camenzuli1

F, #1378, b. 4 August 1912, d. 1 April 1991
FatherCharles Camenzuli2 b. 11 Sep 1885
MotherRosaria Fava2

Family

Edward Tanti b. 13 Mar 1908, d. 1 Feb 2008
Child
     Carmela Mary Camenzuli was born on 4 August 1912 in Sliema, Malta; FW 17 IN 1930 census; age 26 in 1940 census; 2 Jun 1912 also given.1 She married Edward Tanti, son of Nicola Tanti, on 18 June 1932 at San Francisco, CA, USA.1 Carmela Mary Camenzuli married Fred H. Rusk. Carmela Mary Camenzuli married (?) Moser; unknown date. Carmela Mary Camenzuli died on 1 April 1991 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 78.
     She emigrated from Malta on 9 October 1919 to New York, NY, USA. She emigrated with Rosalia Camenzuli and Jennie Margaret Camenzuli on 9 October 1919 at New York, NY, USA; 3 sisters.2 Carmela Mary Camenzuli was listed in the 1920 US census of Charles Camenzuli and Rosaria Fava in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; no age given, no employment.2 As of 1920, Carmela Mary Camenzuli was also known as Carmelita Camenzuli.2 She was listed in the 1930 US Census of Charles Camenzuli and Dolores Camenzuli on 11 April 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 44, none; 1920 census mistakenly gives daughter Dolores, age 24, as his wife.3 Her married name was Tanti.1 Carmela Mary Camenzuli was naturalized in 1940 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 28, laundry worker. She and Edward Tanti were listed in the 1940 US Census age 32, hotel handyman in Palo Alto, CA, USA.1 Her married name was Rusk. Carmela Mary Camenzuli and Fred H. Rusk were listed in the 1950 US Census age 40, retail dept. store stationary engineer in San Francisco, CA, USA. Her married name was Moser.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.
  2. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.
  3. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.

Jennie Margaret Camenzuli

F, #1379, b. 7 May 1910, d. before 2000
FatherCharles Camenzuli1 b. 11 Sep 1885
MotherRosaria Fava1

Family

Edward Maria Debono b. 21 Dec 1903, d. 17 Oct 1991
Children
     Jennie Margaret Camenzuli was born on 7 May 1910 in Sliema, Malta; age 19 in 1930 census; age 27 in 1940 census.2 She married Edward Maria Debono, son of Joseph Debono, on 11 October 1930 at San Francisco, CA, USA.3 Jennie Margaret Camenzuli died before 2000 at AZ, USA.
     Jennie Margaret Camenzuli was also known as Giovanna Camenzuli.2 She emigrated from Malta 3 sisters on 9 October 1919 to New York, NY, USA.1 She was listed in the 1920 US census of Charles Camenzuli and Rosaria Fava in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; no age given, no employment.1 As of between 1920 and 1940, Jennie Margaret Camenzuli was also known as Jennie Camenzuli.1 She was listed in the 1930 US Census of Charles Camenzuli and Dolores Camenzuli on 11 April 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 44, none; 1920 census mistakenly gives daughter Dolores, age 24, as his wife.4 Her married name was Debono.3 Jennie Margaret Camenzuli and Edward Maria Debono were listed in the 1940 US Census age 34, municipal janitor; and sister in law Dolores Camenzuli in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.3 Jennie Margaret Camenzuli was also known as Jane Camenzuli.

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.
  2. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.
  3. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.
  4. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.

Custinso Azzopardi1

M, #1380, b. circa 1869
Father(?) Azzopardi
     Custinso Azzopardi was born circa 1869 in Malta; age 51 in 1920 census.1
     He emigrated from Malta in 1911 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He and Joe Azzopardi were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 51; and 2 nephews; all worked as laborers in slaughterhouse, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.