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     Sadrena was born on 25 August 1894 at Pennsylvania, United States.¹ She married Samuel Crisci, son of Fabrizio Crisci and Mary deRosa, circa 1911 at Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States. Sadrena died in January 1968 at New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States, at age 73.²

     Ruth was born circa 1915 at Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Crisci and Sadrena (--?--).

     Vera was born circa 1918 at Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Crisci and Sadrena (--?--).

     Clem was born circa 1878 at Italy.¹ He was the son of Fabrizio Crisci and Mary deRosa. He married Sarah (--?--), circa 1907.
     Biography of Clem Crisci:
In 1930 Clem Crisci was a grocer in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Clem Crisci is listed as a son of Fabrio and Mary Crisci as that is most likely, however, that relationship s not certain. Further work to prove that relationship is required.

     Sarah was born circa 1890 at Italy.¹ She married Clem Crisci, son of Fabrizio Crisci and Mary deRosa, circa 1907.

     Frank was born circa 1913 at Ohio, United States.¹ He was the son of Clem Crisci and Sarah (--?--).

     Harry was born on 5 November 1913 at Ohio, United States.¹ He was the son of Clem Crisci and Sarah (--?--). Harry died in January 1986 at New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States, at age 72.²

     Michael was born on 17 January 1890 at Italy.¹ He was the son of Fabrizio Crisci and Mary deRosa. He married Amelia (--?--). Michael died in January 1969 at New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States.²
     Biography of Michael Crisci:
In 1930, Mike Crisci was a butcher.

     Amelia was born circa 1897 at Italy.¹ She married Michael Crisci, son of Fabrizio Crisci and Mary deRosa.

     Frank was born circa 1918 at Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States.¹ He was the son of Michael Crisci and Amelia (--?--).

     Mary was born circa 1919 at Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States.¹ She was the daughter of Michael Crisci and Amelia (--?--).

     Roland was born on 27 May 1924 at Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States.¹ He was the son of Michael Crisci and Amelia (--?--). Roland died in June 1985 at Pennsylvania, United States, at age 61.²

     Maria was born circa 1881 at Italy. She was the daughter of Fabrizio Crisci and Mary deRosa.

     Maria was born circa 1885 at Italy. She was the daughter of Fabrizio Crisci and Mary deRosa.

     Teresa was born circa 1893 at Italy. He was the son of Fabrizio Crisci and Mary deRosa.

     Enrico was born circa 1901 at Italy. He was the son of Fabrizio Crisci and Mary deRosa.

     Bernardino was born circa 1848 at Italy.¹ He married Concetta Gallo.
     Biography of Bernardino Toscano:
On 11 May 1906, Bernardino Toscano and 5 of his children, M. Guiseppa (Mary Josephine), Teresina (Theresa), Nicola (Nicolas), Antonetta and Pasqualinio (Charles) arrived in New York aboard the SS Sicilian Prince from Naples, Italy. Their last place of residence was Pietramelara. Interestingly, Concietta was not listed on the passenger list. Perhaps she came later.

In the 1910 Census of Lawrence Co. Pennsylvania, Bernardino (listed as Frank), his wife, Mary and four children are living at 403 South Jefferson St. in New Castle, Pennsylvania. At that time, Mary indicated she was the mother of 13 children of which 8 were still living. Thus there are other children of this couple that we have not identified.


In 1920, Bernardino Toscano and family resided at 806 South Mercer St. in New Castle. He was 72 years of age and worked as a laborer in the steel mill. Interestingly, living next door at 808 South Mercer St. was the family of Pasquale Toscano, age 42, his wife, Mary age 42 and five children age 13 to 3. It is not known what the relationship between Pasquale and Bernardino is but there is surely a close relationship. Perhaps, Pasquale is a brother.

     Concetta was born circa 1863 at Italy.¹ She married Bernardino Toscano.

     Mary was born circa 1891 at Italy. She was the daughter of Bernardino Toscano and Concetta Gallo.

     Teresa was born circa 1893 at Italy. She was the daughter of Bernardino Toscano and Concetta Gallo.

     Antonetta was born in 1897 at Italy. She was the daughter of Bernardino Toscano and Concetta Gallo.

     Charles was born circa 1898 at Italy. He was the son of Bernardino Toscano and Concetta Gallo.

     Adam was born on 12 November 1874 at Kamionka, Ropczyce, Gailcia, Austria.¹ He was the son of Piotr Lagowski and Franciszka Szaje. He married Teresa Sleczka, daughter of Gabriel Sleczka and Franciszka Morajka, on 17 February 1900 at Moravia Ostrava, Moravia Ostrava, Moravia, Austria.² He married Mary Tokarz, on 8 August 1909 at Moravia Ostrava, Moravia Ostrava, Moravia, Austria.³ Adam died on 24 September 1963 at Bellaire, Belmont, Ohio, United States, at age 88.⁴ He was buried in September 1963 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Bellaire, Belmont, Ohio, United States.
     He was naturalized as a citizen of the United States on 1 October 1923 at Saint Clairsville, Belmont, Ohio, United States.¹
Biography of Adam Lagowski:
On 17 February 1900, Adam Lagowski married Teresa Sleczka in the Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Divine Savior in Moravian Ostrava, Austria (now in Ostrava, Czech Republic). Adam indicated he was a reservist, single and the son of Piotr Lagowski of Kamionka, Ropczyce Provence and his wife Francisczka daughter of Simon Szaje. Teresa indicated her name was Teresa Stochova of Moravia Ostrava and that she was the widow of deceased Tomas Stoch, a boot maker from Dobczyce, Poland who died 16 September 1894. Teresa was the daughter of Gabriel Sleczka, servant of Sosnowiec, Wieliczka Provence and his wife, Francisczka, daughter of Joachim Morajka, peasant farmer. Adam and Teresa indicated they were both living in house 602 of Marianberg. Marianberg (now called Mariánské Hory) is a village bordering Moravia Ostrava.

On January 1, 1901, Emilia Sofia, daughter of Adam and Teresa Lagowski was baptized in the Cathedral of the Divine Savior in Moravia Ostava. Emilia Sofie was born on 25 December 1900 (Christmas Day) as listed on the baptismal record. At that time they were living in house 240 in Marianberg. Adam and Teresa were to go on to have three more daughters. Twins, Anna and Marie, born 21 February 1902 in house 87 of Marianberg and Maria, born 25 March 1903. Twin Anna died the same day she was born and her twin Marie died 3 months later on 4 June 1902. Adam listed his occupation as hutnik or iron worker on the 1901 and 1902 baptismal records. Moravia Ostrava was a major coal mining and steel industrial town.

On 8 August 1909 Adam married Maria Tokarz. This suggests that Teresa was deceased.

On 1 September 1910, a daughter, Stefania was born to Adam and Maria Lagowski in Moravia Ostrava.

On 22 August 1911 Adam Lagowski, age 37, arrived at the port of New York aboard the SS Kaiser Wilhelm de Grosse from Bremen, Germany. He appears to have been traveling alone. His last place of residence was Moravia Ostrova, Austria. He listed his nationality as Polish. He listed his nearest relative, as his wife, Maria Lagowski of Moravia Ostova. His destination was Burgettstown, Washington Co., Pennsylvania. He also stated he was going to join a friend, Fra Tokarz, P. O. Box 64, Cherry Valley, Pennsylvania.

On 5 June 1912, Adam’s wife and children, Mary Lagowska age 36, Emilia Lagowska age 10, Maria Lagowska age 8, and Stefanie Lagowska age 1 4/12 arrived at the port of New York aboard the SS KrownPrincess Cecilia sailing from Bremen. They reported their last place of residence as Marianberg, Austria and said they were going to join her husband their Father in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania.
By 1915, Adam and his family had removed to Shadyside, Belmont County, Ohio where he was employed as a coal miner.
On October 1, 1923, Adam Lagowski took an Oath of Allegiance and became a citizen of United States of America.

In 1930 Adam was living with his wife and 8 children in Pinch Run District of Putney Township in Belmont County, Ohio. His occupation was coal miner.

He died in 24 September 1963 at age 88 in Bellaire, Ohio. He is buried next to to his wife, Mary and son Adam Jr. in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Bellaire, Ohio.

     Mary was born on 10 August 1885 at Lapczyca, Bochnia, Gailcia, Austria.¹ She married Adam Lagowski, son of Piotr Lagowski and Franciszka Szaje, on 8 August 1909 at Moravia Ostrava, Moravia Ostrava, Moravia, Austria.² Mary died on 14 February 1961 at Bellaire, Belmont, Ohio, United States, at age 75.