Descendants of Marino Geraci

A.K.A. Mike Gerrie

Generation No. 1

1. Marino¹ GERACI di Giuseppe and Salvatora MANTIA di Carmelo.

 

Child of Marino GERACI and Salvatora MANTIA di Carmelo is:

 

2. i. Leonardo² GERACI, b. 24 Dec 1871, in Terrasini, Sicily, Italy; d. 22 Jan 1936, Champaign, Champaign, Illinois.

 

 

Immigration to the US:

 

A 27 year old Leonardo Geraci son of Marino traveled to Chicago in 1892 aboard the S.S. Aller. He was passenger #7.

Generation No. 2

2. LEONARDO² GERACI (MARINO¹) was born 24 Dec 1871, in Terrasini, Sicily, Italy, and died 22 Jan 1936 in Champaign, Champaign, Illinois¹. He married MARIA CATALANO Abt. 1890 in Italy, daughter of GIUSEPPE CATALANO and CARMELA PERRONE. She was born 11 Jul 1876 in Termini Imerese, Sicily, and died 15 Feb 1926 in Urbana, Champaign, Illinois².

Notes for LEONARDO GERACI(GERRIE):

Buried:
Saint Marys Cemetery
Champaign
Champaign County
Illinois, USA

Notes for MARIA CATALANO:

Buried:
Saint Marys Cemetery
Champaign
Champaign County
Illinois, USA

More About MARIA CATALANO:
Burial: 18 Feb 1926

More About LEONARDO GERACI and MARIA CATALANO:
Marriage: Abt. 1890, Italy.

 

Children of Leonardo GERACI and Maria CATALANO are:

3. i. MARINO³ GERACI, b. 01 Feb 1892, Termini Imerese, Sicily; d. Feb 1966, Illinois.
ii. CARMELA GERACI, b. Abt. 1897, Termini Imerese, Sicily.
iii. GIUSEPPE GERACI, b. Abt. 1899, Termini Imerese, Sicily.
iv. CHARLES GERACI, b. 03 Apr 1902, Ohio or Baltimore Maryland; d. Oct 1979, Urbana, Champaign, Illinois; m. SUSSIE; b. 27 Oct 1902; d. Apr 1985, Urbana, Champaign, Illinois.
v. MARY GERACI, b. Abt. 1906, Ohio.
vi. SAMUEL GERACI, b. Abt. 1911, Champaign, Champaign, Illinois.

Notes for SAMUEL GERACI:

1920 United States Federal Census
about Samuel Garry
Name: Samuel Garry
Home in 1920: Champaign Ward 1, Champaign, Illinois
Age: 9
Estimated birth year: abt 1911
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father’s Name: Leo Garry
Father’s Birth Place: Italy
Mother’s Name: Marie Garry
Mother’s Birth Place: Italy
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Sex: Male

Household Members:
Name Age
Leo Garry 48
Marie Garry 50
Mary Garry 17
Charlie Garry 19
Samuel Garry 9

Generation No. 3

3. MARINO³ GERACI (LEONARDO², MARINO¹) was born 04 Sep 1892 in Termini Imerese, Sicily, and died Feb 1966 in Illinois. He married LENA PALMIESANO. She was born 01 Aug 1894, and died Mar 1975 in Champaign, Champaign, IL.

Notes for MARINO GERACI:

Immigration to US: New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957

about Marino Geraci
Name: Marino Geraci
Arrival Date: The Auguste Victoria on the 5 Dec 1899 – requires a password to view but registration is free.
Birth Year: abt 1892
Age: 7
Gender:
Male
Ethnicity/Race-
/Nationality: Italian
Port of Departure: Naples, Italy
Port of Arrival: New York, New York
Ship Name: Auguste Victoria
Search Ship Database: Search the Auguste Victoria in the ‘Passenger Ships and Images’ database

Source Citation: Year: 1899; Microfilm Serial: 15; Microfilm Roll: T715_95; Line: 5; Page Number: 57.

Buried:

Saint Marys Cemetery
Champaign
Champaign County
Illinois, USA

Census:

1910 United States Federal Census
about Mike Garry (Marino Geraci)
Name: Mike Garry
Age in 1910: 19
Estimated birth year: 1891
Birthplace: Italy
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father’s Name: Leo Garry
Father’s Birth Place: Italy
Mother’s Name: Mary Garry
Mother’s Birth Place: Italy
Home in 1910: Champaign Ward 1, Champaign, Illinois
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Year of Immigration: 1881

Household Members:
Name Age
Leo Garry (Leonardo Geraci) 39
Mary Garry 37
Mike Garry 19
Joe Garry 9
Charlie Garry 7
Mary Garry 4
View 1910 Census for Mike Garry

Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Champaign Ward 1, Champaign, Illinois; Roll: T624_233; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 777.

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

about Marino Geraci
Name: Marino Geraci
County: Champaign
State: Illinois
Birthplace: Italy
Birth Date: 4 Sep 1892
Race: Caucasian (White)
FHL Roll Number: 1452378
DraftBoard: 2
View WW1 Draft Registration Cards
Source Citation: Registration Location: Champaign County, Illinois; Roll: 1452378; Draft Board: 2.

U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942

about Mike Gerrie
Name: Mike Gerrie
Birth Date: 1 Feb 1892
Birth Place: Temmi
Residence: Champaign, Illinois
Race: White
Roll: 30955_165791
Age:
View WW2 Draft Registration Cards

Source Citation: Roll: 30955_165791; Local board: Champaign , Illinois.

Children of MARINO GERACI and LENA PALMIESANO are:

4. i. LEO JOHN⁴ GERRIE, b. 15 Nov 1913, Champaign, Illinois; d. 03 Jan 1996, Falmouth, Massachusetts.
ii. MARIE A GERRIE, b. Abt. 1918, Champaign, Illinois.
iii. MARTHA L GERRIE, b. Abt. 1924, Champaign, Illinois.
iv. BABY GERRIE, b. 17 Dec 1926, Champaign, Illinois; d. 17 Dec 1926, Champaign, Illinois.

More About BABY GERRIE:
Burial: 18 Dec 1926, Champaign, Illinois3

1920 United States Federal Census

about Marino Geraci
Name: Marino Geraci
Home in 1920: Champaign Ward 3, Champaign, Illinois
Age: 26
Estimated birth year: abt 1894
Birthplace: Italy
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
[Head]
Spouse’s name: Lena Geraci
Father’s Birth Place: Italy
Mother’s Birth Place: Italy
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Rent
Year of Immigration: 1903
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Marino Geraci 26
Lena Geraci 25
Leo Geraci 6
Marie Geraci 2
[2 10/12]

Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Champaign Ward 3, Champaign, Illinois; Roll: T625_298; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 158.

1930 United States Federal Census
about Mike Gerrie
Name: Mike Gerrie
Home in 1930: Champaign, Champaign, Illinois
View Map
Age: 33
Estimated birth year: abt 1897
Birthplace: Italy
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse’s name: Lena Gerrie
Race: White
View 1930 Census for Mike Gerrie

Household Members:
Name Age
Mike Gerrie 33
Lena Gerrie 35
Leo J Gerrie 16
Marie A Gerrie 12
Martha L Gerrie 6
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Champaign, Champaign, Illinois; Roll: 409; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 990.0.

Generation No. 4

4. LEO JOHN⁴ GERRIE (MARINO³ GERACI, LEONARDO², MARINO¹) was born 15 Nov 1913 in Champaign, Illinois, and died 03 Jan 1996 in Falmouth, Massachusetts4. He married (1) GERALDINE “JUNE” MCMANNAWAY Bef. 1936. He married (2) RUTH K. PALIN GERRIE Aft. 1939. She was born 14 Nov 1917 in Illinois, and died 20 Dec 2005 in West Falmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts5.

Notes for LEO JOHN GERRIE:
Birth: Nov. 15, 1913
Death: Jan. 3, 1996

TEC 5, US ARMY

Burial:
Massachusetts National Cemetery
Bourne
Barnstable County
Massachusetts, USA
Plot: 18, 0, 1126

U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
about Leo John Gerrie
Name: Leo John Gerrie
Service Info.: TEC 5 US ARMY WORLD WAR II
Birth Date: 15 Nov 1913
Death Date: 3 Jan 1996
Service Start Date: 16 Mar 1942
Interment Date: 19 May 1997
Cemetery: Massachusetts National Cemetery
Cemetery Address: Off Connery Avenue Bourne, MA 02532
Buried At: Section 18 Site 1126

More About LEO JOHN GERRIE:
Burial: 19 May 1997, Massachusetts National Cemetery

More About LEO GERRIE and GERALDINE MCMANNAWAY:
Marriage: Bef. 1936

Notes for RUTH K. PALIN GERRIE:
United States Obituary Collection
about Ruth K. Gerrie
Name of Deceased: Ruth K. Gerrie
Age at Death: 88
Obituary Date: 23 Dec 2005
Newspaper Title: Cape Cod Times
Newspaper Location: Hyannis, MA, Us
Locations Mentioned in Obituary: Falmouth, MA
West Falmouth
Waukesha, WI
St. Augustine,
South Orleans,
Other Persons Mentioned in Obituary: Sharon Peters
Leo Gerrie J.
Erick Palin E.

Ruth K. Gerrie, 88
West Falmouth resident; enjoyed baking; volunteer
WEST FALMOUTH – ” Ruth K. Gerrie, 88, died Tuesday .
She was the wife of the late Leo J. Gerrie.
Mrs. Gerrie was known for her baking skills. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Falmouth and volunteered with its women’s group making pillows for Falmouth Hospital.
Survivors include a son, Erick Palin of South Orleans; a stepdaughter, Sharon Peters of Waukesha, Wis.; two grandchildren; and her former husband, Erick E. Palin of St. Augustine, Fla.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the Ruth K. Gerrie Memorial Fund, c/o Christ Lutheran Church, 485 Brick Kiln Road, Falmouth, MA 02540.

More About LEO GERRIE and RUTH GERRIE:
Marriage: Aft. 1939

Child of LEO GERRIE and GERALDINE MCMANNAWAY is:
i. JOHN PHILLIP GERRIE5 ROLLINS, b. Abt. 1936.

1930 United States Federal Census
about Leo Gerrie
Name: Leo Gerrie
Home in 1930: Champaign, Champaign, Illinois
View Map
Age: 60
Estimated birth year: abt 1870
Relation to Head of House: Father
Race: White
View 1930 Census for Leo Gerrie

Household Members:
Name Age
Charles Gerrie 26
Susie Gerrie 26
Charles Gerrie 4/12
Leo Gerrie 60

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Gerrie Death Records in Chicago

Last Name 	First Name 	Middle Name 	Sex/Race   Age    Cert #  DeathDate    County 	 City 	Date Filed

GERRIE          ALEXANDER                        M/W       UNK    6000248 1922-01-02    COOK     CHICAGO   22-01-05 
GERRIE          CARRIE            EMME           F/W       UNK    6008231 1921-03-28    COOK     CHICAGO   21-03-29 
GERRIE          FORBES            G              N/S       UNK    0000449 1937-05-29    DU PAGE  ELGIN      - - 
GERRIE          FRANCES           IRENE          F/W       UNK    6021490 1927-08-03    COOK     CHICAGO   27-08-04 
GERRIE          GORDON                           M/W       UNK    0005049 1946- -12     COOK     CHICAGO     - - 
GERRIE          HELEN             F              F/W       UNK    6024427 1917-08-08    COOK     CHICAGO   17-08-09 
GERRIE          LEONARDI                         M/W       Y-66   0000264 1936-01-22  CHAMPAIGN  CHAMPAIGN    - - 
GERRIE          MARIE                            F/W       UNK    3100013 1926-02-15  CHAMPAIGN  URBANA    26-02-16 
GERRIE          RUTH              L              F/W       UNK    0049978 1946- -25     DOUGLAS  TUSCOLA      - - 
GERRIE          RUTH              L              F/W       UNK    0091147 1946- -25     DOUGLAS  TUSCOLA      - - 
GERRIE          SHIRLEY           CAROL          F/W       UNK    6000090 1923-01-01    COOK     CHICAGO   23-01-03 
GERRIE          THOMAS                           M/W       Y-64   0018276 1941-06-27    COOK     CHICAGO     - - 

Endnotes

1. Illinois Death,and Stillbirths 1916-1947, Digital Folder #4008407; Image #888; Film #.1765826; Volume Page/Certificate #Registered #1 Doc #264
2. Illinois Death,and Stillbirths 1916-1947, Digital Folder Number: 4008163 Image Number: 781 Film No: 1613170 Volume Page/Certificate Number: cn 4666.
3. Illinois Death,and Stillbirths 1916-1947, Digital Folder #4007973; Image #1177; Film #1504135; Volume/Page/Certificate #cn 2434
4. SSDI, Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003 about Leo J Gerrie Name: Leo J Gerrie Certificate: 015022 Death Place: Falmouth Death Date: 3 Jan 1996 Birth Place: Illinois Birth Date: 15 Nov 1913.
5. SSDI, Social Security Death Index about Ruth K. Gerrie Name: Ruth K. Gerrie SSN: 354-24-9394 Last Residence: 02574 West Falmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts Born: 14 Nov 1917 Died: 20 Dec 2005 State (Year) SSN issued: Illinois (Before 1951) .