The BARTOLO & ROSA BUSACHINO GILLARDI Family Timeline Page

Special thanks to Rose Sharamitaro Fresta for sharing her parent's wedding portrait, and to my son Joe Sharamitaro for his photo-editing of the water damage.

BARTOLO & ROSA BUSACHINO GILARDI FAMILY TIMELINE PAGE

1850 - About February 1850 – Birth of Bartolomeo GILARDI in Termini Imerese, Palermo, Sicily.

1856 - About April 1856 - Birth of Rosa BUSACKINO in Termini Imerese, Palermo, Sicily

1873 - About 1873 – Marriage of Bartolomeo GILARDI (23 yrs) to Rosa BUSACKINO (17 yrs) likely in Termini Imerese, Palermo, Sicily

1882 - 27 January 1882 - Birth of son, Phillip GILLARDI in Termini Imerese, Palermo, Sicily

1885 - 03 April 1885 – Immigration document states Bartolo GILARDI, age 35 yrs, arrived New York, New York, destination St. Louis, on the ship; Archimede, from Palermo, Sicily, Italy

1888 - 08 Oct 1888 - Naturalization Declaration submitted by Phillip GILLARDI, on 21 June 1915, states, along with his birthplace (Termini Imerese) and date of birth, that he arrived this date in 1888 in New York, New York, on the ship Mugiatino, from Palermo, Sicily, Italy

1893 - 04 July 1893 – Birth of son, Mello GILLARDI to Bartolomeo and Rosa GILLARDI in St. Louis, Missouri, USA

1895 - 20 Sept 1895 – Birth of daughter, Mary GILLARDI to Bartolomeo and Rosa GILLARDI in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Baby Mary was baptized on 29 September 1895 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, St. Louis, Mo. Sponsors were Collegeo Mantia and Augustina Pusateri

1898 - 17 Jan 1898 – Birth of daughter Michaella/Magela GILLARDI to Bartolomeo and Rosa GILLARDI in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Margaret was baptized on 20 February 1898 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, St. Louis, Mo. Sponsors were Cosimo Mercurio and ______ Gilardi.

1899 - St. Louis City Directory - GELLARDI, Bartolo and Phillip, listed separately as pedlars, both living at 1127 Forster Alley, St. Louis, Mo.

1900 - U. S. Federal Census - St. Louis City, St. Louis, Missouri, 3rd Ward. Supervisor's District = 11, Enumerator's District = 36, Enumerator = Edward Wentz. Page/sheet is not dated.

Note: Given the name(s) of the head of household, both first and last, were totally wrong, locating this record was very difficult. Nearly impossible.

Note: Nevertheless, I do believe the following family is the Bartolomeo and Rosa GILLARDI family living at 1127 Forster Alley in St. Louis, Missouri in 1900.

The individual answering stated the couple was married 27 years, both can read and write, though the wife cannot speak English. Immigration dates were: Bartolo 1884, Rosa 1888.

• Golari(sic), Edward (sic) Head Age 50 Italy Fruit Vendor
• Rosa Wife Age 44 Italy
• Mello Son Age 7 Missouri At school
• Maria Daughter Age 4 Missouri
• Magela Daughter Age 2 Missouri

1901 - St. Louis City Directory GILLARDI, Bartlo, listed as pedlar, living at 1212 N. 6th Street, St. Louis, Missouri.

1901 - 11 July 1901 Birth of daughter Rose GILLARDI to Bartolomeo and Rosa GILLARDI in St. Louis, Missouri

1904 - Opening of the St. Louis World Fair

1905 - 26 March 1905 – Marriage of son Phillip GILLARDI to Angelina GILARDI, daughter of Augustino and Theresa GILARDI at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Louis, Missouri. Witnesses were Michael Mantia and Maria GILARDI.

1909 - 10 Dec 1909 - Death (sudden) of Bartolomeo GILLARDI, age 65 yrs at his home in St. Louis, Missouri. Husband of Rosa Busachino GILLARDI, father of Philip, Mello, Mary, Margaret/Magela and Rose GILLARDI.

1910 – U. S. Federal Census taken on the 19th of April –St. Louis County, Ward 4, St. Louis, Missouri - lists a Rosa GILLARDI as head of household, widowed, immigrated in 1884, residing and renting at 1418 N. Seventh Street, St. Louis, Mo.

• Rosa Head 54 Italy Widow
• Mello Son 16 Missouri Peddler Fruit
• Mary Daugherer 14 Missouri
• Margaret Daughter 12 Missouri
• Rose Daughter 9 Missouri

  Note also found this GILARDI family at 1433 N. Seventh Street, St. Louis, Missouri:

• Augustino Head 58 Italy Peddler Fruit
• Franie Wife 43 Italy
• Frank Son 17 Missouri working
• Theresa Daughter14 Missouri
• Phillipana Daughter12 Missouri
• Joseph Son 12 Missouri
• Lorenzo Son 10 Missouri
• Luzetta Daughter 5 Missouri
• Vivian Daughter 3 Missouri
• Phillip Head/SIL 49(sic) Italy (age should be 28 yrs)
• Angelina Wife/Daugh 74(sic) Italy (age should be 18 yrs)

1914 - St. Louis City Directory – Listing states Rosie GILLARDI, widow of Bartlo (Pedlar) living at 1418 N. 7th Street, St. Louis, Mo.

1914 - 15 Feb 1914 – Marriage of daughter, Mary GILLARDI and Mercurio (Mike) Sharamitaro at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, in St. Louis, Missouri. Witnesses: Salvatore Parisi and Rose Ciaramitaro

1915 - 23 Dec 1915 – Birth of granddaughter Sadie Rosaria SHARAMITARO to Mary and Mike Sharamitaro

1916 - 22 Jan 1916 – Marriage of daughter Michaella/Magela GILLARDI to Anthony (Tony) Busalacki at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, St. Louis, Missouri. Witnesses: Ignazio ______ and Antonia Spiguzza, Missouri.

1916 - 17 Dec 1916 – Death of son Phillip GILLARDI at age 34, at his home 1433 N. 7th Street, St. Louis, Missouri. Cause of death on death certificate: Diabetes Mellitus, contributory; Lobar Pneumonia.

1917 - Gould's Directory for St. Louis, Missouri – Listed is Mello GILLARDI as Director of E. Salia Fruit Co., 1015 N. 3rd Street, St. Louis, Missouri.

1917 - 18 May 1917 - Selective Service Act passed – Authorizing the President to increase temporarily the military establishment of the United States - WWI – Under this Act registration was required for all men residing in the U. S., whether native born, naturalized, or alien – between the ages of 18 and 45.

1917 - 5 June 1917 - GILLARDI & PUPILLO Family WWI Registration Cards:

• Millo GILLARDI, 24 yrs - 1433 N. 7th St., St. Louis, Mo. Registration card states = natural born citizen - 4 July 1893. Single, White, Tall, Stout build, Blue eyes, Black hair. Occupation: Commission Man. In business for himself. Claims no exemption.
• Tony PUPILLO, 22 yrs –1204 N 6th St., St. Louis, Mo. Registration card states = born in 1894 in Castelbuono, Palermo, Italy. Alien, Single, White, Short height, short build, Dark Brown eyes, Black hair. Occupation Commission Man. In business for himself. Claims no exemption.

1918 - About 1918 – Birth of granddaughter Rosie SHARAMITARO, daughter of Mary and Mike Sharamitaro

1920 - About 1920 – Death of granddaughter Rosie SHARAMITARO, daughter of Mary and Mike Sharamitaro

1920 - U. S. Federal Census St. Louis, Missouri Ward 4, taken on the 9th of January. As of this writing, I have not been able to locate the GILLARDI family: Rosa, Mello and Rose, in the 1920 Census, though I believe they were alive and living in St. Louis, Mo.

Note: I was able to find the family of August and Theresa GILARDI, listing their eldest daughter Angelina as widow (of Phillip GILLARDI).

Living at 1433 N. Seventh Street, St. Louis, Missouri

• August GILARDI Head 56 yrs Italy Peddler Fruit
• Theresia Wife 45 yrs Italy
• Joseph Son 22 yrs Missouri Peddler Fruit
• Lawrence Son 19 yrs Missouri Peddler Fruit
• Augustine Daughter15 yrs Missouri
• Lena Daughter12 yrs Missouri
• Bartholomeo Son 9 yrs Missouri
• Josephine Daughter 6 yrs Missouri
• Angelina Daughter 28 yrs Missouri Widow (of Phillip GILLARDI)

1920 - 20 June 1920 – Marriage of daughter Rose GILLARDI and Antonio (Tony) PUPILLO at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Louis, Missouri. Witnesses were: Frank Scalize and Rosa Spigazzi

1921 - 23 May 1921 – Birth of grandson Joseph SHARAMITARO, son of Mary and Mike Sharamitaro

1921 - 14 August 1921 – Birth of granddaughter Jennie C. PUPILLO, daughter of Rose and Tony Pupillo.

1922 - 23 July 1922 – Marriage of son, Mello GILLARDI to Frances MANTIA, daughter of Cologero and Agostina Mantia, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, St. Louis, Missouri. Witness were Giuseppe Catanzaro and Louisa Goya (sic).

1922 - 02 Sept 1922 – Death of Rosa Busachino GILLARDI, beloved wife of the late Bartolomeo GILLARDI, dear mother of Philip, Mello, Mary, Magela and Rose GILLARDI. According to her obituary in the local St. Louis Post Dispatch Newspaper, the funeral was from residence; 4521 Labadie Avenue, to Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery.

1922 - 05 Oct 1922 – Birth of granddaughter Rose M. PUPILLO, daughter of Rose and Tony Pupillo

1923 - 09 Oct 1923 – Birth of grandson Bartolo GILLARDI, son of Mello and Frances Gillardi

1924 - 27 May 1924 – Birth of grandson Salvatore Anthony PUPILLO, son of Rose and Tony Pupillo

1925 - 18 June 1925 – Birth of granddaughter Rose SHARAMITARO, daughter of Mary and Mike Sharamitaro

1926 - 04 July 1926 – Birth of grandson Carl GILLARDI, son of Mello and Frances Gillardi

1926 - 22 Sept 1926 – Birth of grandson Bartolo PUPILLO, son of Rose and Tony Pupillo

1927 - 01 Dec 1927 – Birth of grandson Bartolo SHARAMITARO, son of Mary and Mike Sharamitaro

1928 - 15 Jan 1928 – Birth of grandson Phillip GILLARDI, son of Mello and Frances Gillardi

1929 - 02 Nov 1929 – Birth of grandson Daniel J. PUPILLO, son of Rose and Tony Pupillo

1930 - U. S. Federal Census taken on 3rd of April 1930. St. Louis, Missouri, Ward 20. Millo GILLARDI is living with his wife and children at 3922 St. Louis Avenue, St. Louis, Mo.

• Gillardi, Mello Head Age 36 Missouri Dealer, Fruit
• Gillardi, Frances wife Age 28
• Gillardi, Bartlo son Age 6
• Gillardi, Carl son Age 3
• Gillardi, Phillip son Age 2

  Note also still living at 1433 N. Seventh St., St. Louis Ave., St. Louis, Missouri

• Gilardi, Augustine Head Age 80 Italy Fruit Merchant
• Gilardi, Thresa(sic) Wife Age 65 Italy
• Gilardi, Walter (sic) Son Age 20 Missouri Fruit Merchant
• Gilardi, Antoinie Daughter Age 28 Missouri
• Gilardi, Josephine Daughter Age 17 Missouri Seamstress, Dry Goods
• Gillardi, Angelina Daughter Age 42 Widowed Seamstress, Dry Goods

1932 - 02 Dec 1932 – Death of Augustine GILARDI, husband of Theresa and father of Angelina Gillardi, widow of Phillip Gillardi.

1935 - 27 June 1935 – Birth of grandson Salvatore Charles SHARAMITARO, son of Mary and Mike Sharamitaro.

1936 - 27 June 1936 – Stillbirth of Baby Girl BUSALACKI, baby daughter of Michaella/Magela/Maggie and Tony Busalacki.

1940 - U. S. Federal Census taken on the 12th of April 1940 for Ward 20, St. Louis, Missouri. Millo GILLARDI is living with his wife and children at 3922 St. Louis Avenue, St. Louis, Mo.

• Millo Gillardi Head Age 46 Missouri Merchant Fruit Business
• Frances Wife Age 43
• Bartlo Son Age 16 Clerk Fruit Co
• Carl Son Age 13
• Phillip Son Age 12

  Note also - found living at 1433 N. 7th Street, St. Louis, Missouri.

• Theresa Gilardi Head Age 69 Widow
• Antoinette Gilardi Daughter Age 32
• Angelina Gillardi Daughter Age 49 Widow (of Phillip Gillardi) Clothes sewer, Men's clothing

  Note also - found living on Margaretta Street, St. Louis, Missouri.

• Tony Pupillo Head Age 45 Italy Fruit Dealer Own Shop
• Rose Wife Age 38 Missouri
• Jennie Daughter Age 18 Missouri
• Rose Daughter Age 17 Missouri
• Salvatore Daughter Age 15 Missouri
• Bartolo Son Age 13 Missouri
• Daniel Son Age 10 Missouri

1947 - 12 March 1947 – Death of Millo GILLARDI at age 51 in St. John's Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. Husband of Angela Frances Mantia GILLARDI.

1947 - 28 Nov 1947 – Death of Anthony (Tony) BUSALACKI at age 57 in Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. He was the husband of Margaret (Magela/Maggie) Gillardi Busalacki.

1953 - 26 March 1953 - Death of Rose Gillardi PUPILLO at age 51 at home, 4450 Margaretta St., St. Louis, Missouri. She was the wife of Antonino (Tony) PUPILLO.

1959 - 07 August 1959 - Death of Magela/Maggie BUSALACKI at age 61 in DePaul Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. She was the widow of Anthony (Tony) Busalacki.

1967 - 20 Dec 1967 – Death of Mercurio (Mike) SHARAMITARO at age 78 at St. Anthony's Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. He was the husband of Mary GILLARDI SHARAMITARO.

1968 - 21 May 1968 – Death of Mary Gillardi SHARAMITARO at age 72 at St. John's Mercy Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. She was the widow of Mike SHARAMITARO.

1974 - 25 July 1974 – Death of Angela Frances GILLARDI at age 85. She was the widow of Phillip GILLARDI. Her obituary noted that she was a member of the 3rd Order of St. Francis and the Christian Mothers Sodality. Frances was also a retired member of the International Ladies Garment Workers - Local #104.