Looking for information regarding the Joseph Nicholas Pavese(my
g-g-grandfather, born May 3, 1850, Laurenzano Italy, died c1926 in Elwood,
Madison County, Indiana, married on June 11, 1892 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe
Co., Indiana to Sarah Elizabeth Nelson, born c1859 in Butler, DeKalb County,
Indiana, dau of Charles Nelson and Anna Buckmaster, born c1860 in Sweden,
died c1896.
children of Charles Nelson and Anna Buckmaster:
Steve Croslin
George Nelson
Mae Nelson, married Will Carmon
Lyde Nelson, married William Polson
Cora Nelson, married Mr. Clayton
Roy Nelson
Steve Nelson, married Lenie
Sarah Elizabeth Nelson, married 1, Charles Nelson 2. Joseph Nicholas Pavese
William Nelson, married 1 Ms. Todd, 2 Mary Bell Loman
Children of Joseph Pavese and Sarah Nelson(my g-g-grandparents):
Jessie Pavese, b. April 11, 1883 married Mr. Grandy
Rose Pavese, b. April 2, 1885, married Mr. Law
Frank Pavese, b. march 2, 1887,
John Pavese, b. June 24, 1889 married Lena
Joseph Pavese, Jr. b. Feb. 8, 1895
Lily Angeline Pavese, b. Sep 1, 1892, married 1. Johnson Elmer Aaron
Pursely, 2 John Frederick William Perkins, 3 Earl Sisk(this is my
g-grandmother)
Children of Joseph Pavese and second wife, Ida May Ray+ADs-
Eva Pavese, stillborn
Mary Pavese, b. May 15, 1905, married Mr. Quinn
Margaret Pavese, b. May 15, 1905, married Mr. Davenport
Kathryn Pavese, b. Aug 17, 1908, married Royal Harrison
Celestine Pavese, b. Feb 3, 1911 married Mr. Gillfallan
Melvin Salvatore Pavese, b. c1913, married Marjorie Hall
While in Lafayette Joseph Pavese applied for citizenship and it was granted
on October 11, 1880. 1880 census shows him living at 142 Ferry Street,
occupation vendor and part owner of confectionary store (partners were
Vincent Migliani and John Serter)
Looking specifically for more information on the Buckmaster and Nelson
connections but would also appreciate any additional information on the
Pavese clan.
thanks
Ed Crabtree