Antonio " Tony" Bazzani:
Brown eyes, black hair and in later life starting to bald.

Carolina and Tony were married by Don Taobaldo Corsini (Father Corsini ). The priest was born 9 Jun 1844 and died 27 April 1921. This was their second marriage (1915) after eloping in June of that year (I think t he 15th)

A story from Alice Bazzani Certain (his Daughter).
Nono would take a certain amount of money, say $5, and go gambling every Friday night. If he won, he'd stay until Monday morning, if he lo st he'd come home!

1930 Vermillion Co. Rural Residents Directory -- Antonio Bazzani (Caroline) Universal

Memorial Card -- In loving memory of Antonio Bazzani July 10, 1883 to No v. 18, 1961 -- o gentle heart of Jesus, ever present in the Blessed Sacrament, ever consumed with burning love for the poor captive souls, have mercy on the soul of Thy departed servant. Be not severe in thy judgment but let some drops of thy precious blood fall upon the devouring flames, and do Thou O merciful Saviour, send Thy angels to conduct Thy departed servant to a place of refreshment, light and peace. Amen. May the soul of a ll the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Ame n. Merciful Jesus grant eternal rest. Frist Funeral Home. Printed in It aly (appropriate, huh?)

1st entered US 26 Sept 1906 - came to NewPort, Verm Co IN - "It is my intention to reside in and become a citizen of the US and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to every foreign prince, potenate, state or Soverneighty whatever & particularly to King of Italy - signed 26 Sept 1906 (original intent declaration)

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He worked in Bunson Mines #4 and 5
In 1938 Nono (Tony Bazzani) finally finished-up his naturalization
or, that's what Aunt Alice said - when she got hers but below proves differently I think

Lake County, Indiana - Gary
Declaration of Intent
Antonio Bazzani, age 42 years, Laborer, White - Dark complexion 5'6" 1 70 # Black Hair, Brown Eyes - no marks (he actually had a couple of his thumbs off from mashing/smashing them while picking at the mine but probably not for another 10 years after this
b. Fanano Italy 14 Sept 1883 now resides 1342 Washington Street, Gary IN ( he worked in the steel mills and stayed with the Cionis so I guess he made up with his sister who swiped all his stuff when she lived with him & t heir brother in Universal, Indiana
Emigrated from Genoa Italy on the vessel Saromina - wife Carolina b. Italy and now resides in Italy (huh? - she did not reside in Italy) arrived port of NY 19 Oct 1919 -- this he signed 22 Dec 1925
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#9366 - U.S. of American, U.S. Department of Labor, Naturalization Service -- State of Indiana (Lake) Lake Superior Court, Gary, Indiana
I, Antonio Bazzani, aged 42 years occupation, laborer, do declare on oath that my personal description is: color white, complexion dark, height 5 '6", weight 170 pounds, color of hair, black, color of eyes, brown other v isible distinctive marks - none. I was born in Fanano, Italy on the 14th day of September 1883, I now reside at 1342 Washington St, Gary, Indiana. I emigrated to the U.S. of A. from Genoa, Italy on the vessel Saromina; my last foreign residence was Italy; I am married; the name of my wife is Carolina; she was born at Italy and now resides at Ital y. It is my bona fide intention to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potenatate, state or sovereignty, and particularly to Victor Emmanuel III, King of Italy of whom I am now a subject; I arrived at the port of NY in the state of NY, on or above the 19th day of Oct. 1919; I am not an anarchist; I am not a polygamist nor a believer in the practice of polygamy; and it is my intention in good faith to be come a citizen of the US of A and to permanently reside therein: SO HE LP ME GOD.
Signed Bazzani Antonio
Subscribed and sworn to before me in the Office of the Clerk of said Court this 22nd day of Dec. 1925. John Killigrew, clerk of Lake Superior.

Note: Carolina was not a resident of Italy at the time -- she lived in Vermillion Co, Indiana -- Tony had gone to Gary to work.

State of Indiana, Vermillion County, Dec. 13, 1941 - Local No. B-617, Comes now Tony Bazzani and files a verified petition praying for Vermillion C Circuit Court to make and enter an order of record of the time and place of his birth. The court having examined the evidence in support of said petition and being duly advised in the premises finds that the following facts should be entered of record in connection with said birth; as fol lows: VIZ:
Full name: Tony Bazzani
Date of birth: July 10, 1883
Place of Birth: Fanano, Italy Color: White
Father's name: Joseph Bazzani Birthplace: Fanano, Italy
Mother's maiden name: Louisia Freschi Birthplace: Fanano, Italy
Number of child to family: 5th
Physician or midwife in attendance ------
And said facts having been established to the satisfaction of the court, t ogether with proof of publication, the Clerk of said court is hereby direc ted to record the same in accordance with law. G. Edward Bingham, Judg e, Vermillion Circuit Court. Book 1 page 160 in witness whereto, I here by set my hand and affix the official seal of the Vermillion Circuit Cou rt at Newport, Indiana this 13th day of Dec. 1941 Carl R. Biggs, Clerk