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     Antonia (?) was born circa 1882 in Malta; age 38 in 1920 census.¹ She married George Scicluna, son of Francisco Scicluna.¹
     Antonia (?) emigrated from Malta in 1912 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Her married name was Scicluna.¹ She and George Scicluna were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 34, factory mattress maker, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Charles Sammut was born circa 1876 in Malta; age 44 in 1920 census.¹ He married Jennie (?)¹ Charles Sammut was issued a Maltese Passport on 8 August 1910. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.²
     He emigrated from Malta in 1910 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Jennie (?) were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 44, street repair laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Charles Sammut and Charles Sammut were possibly the same person.

     Jennie (?) was born circa 1878 in Mosta, Malta; age 42 in 1920 census.¹ She married Charles Sammut.¹ Jennie (?) was issued a Maltese Passport accomp by son Joseph. on 14 March 1912. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.²
     Jennie (?) was also known as Giovanna (?)² Her married name was Sammut.¹ She emigrated from Malta in 1912 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She and Charles Sammut were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 44, street repair laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Joseph Sammut was born circa 1901 in Malta; age 19 in 1920 census.¹ He was issued a Maltese Passport accomp by son Joseph. on 14 March 1912. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.²
     He emigrated from Malta in 1912 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US census of Charles Sammut and Jennie (?) in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 44, street repair laborer.¹ Joseph Sammut and Joseph Paul Sammut were possibly the same person.

     Pubblio Scicluna was born in Malta; unknown age.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1912 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

Pubblio Scicluna was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle on 21 August 1917: GIRL STRUCK BY MOTOR Katie Lamuth, 13 years old, of 3207 Jennings street, suffered cuts and bruises about the legs last night when she was struck and knocked down at Thirty-third street and Railroad avenue by a motorcycle ridden by Pubblio Scicluna. The girl was treated at the Potrero Emergency Hospital. Scicluna was arrested by the Bay View police and charged with battery. . He was listed in the 1920 US Census, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     George Cilia was born on 31 December 1894 in Casal, Qormi, Malta; age 22 in 1920 census; age 36 in 1930 census; age 46 in 1940 census; Passenger Index: 22.04.1899; Draft: Apr 19, 1899; Naturalization: Jan 1, 1894.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport 15.07.1919 Cilia Giorgio father Vincenzo labourer 22.04.1899 age 18 Qormi , Sda San Raffaele, 84 USA, California San Francisco
28.06.1920 same age 21
2960 11.10.1916 same age 17 going to his brother who has been there several years. Father’s consent















in 1916. He was issued a Maltese Passport age 27; going to his brother who has been there several years. on 11 October 1916. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.² He married Vincenza Cutajar on 19 September 1925 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; Ages 30 and 16.³ George Cilia died on 26 February 1964 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 69. He was buried on 29 February 1964 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta 1915 in 1920 census; 1919 in 1930 census; his Naturalization: Nov. 1923 on 21 March 1920 to Boston, MA, USA.¹ He and John Baptist Cilia were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 22, both brothers, glue factory laborers, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ George Cilia and Vincenza Cutajar were listed in the 1930 US Census age 36, power miller, sugar refinery in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ George Cilia and Vincenza Cutajar were listed in the 1940 US Census age 46, sugar laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ George Cilia was naturalized on 22 May 1940 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 46. He and William George Cilia were listed in the 1950 US Census age 55, sugar refinery, oiler machinist; and nephew Anthony Schembri in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 28 February 1964: CILIA—Feb. 26. 1964. George, beloved husband of the late Vincenza Cilia, devoted father of William Cilia and Lucy Johnson, loving grandfather of Michael Anthony and Elena Angela Cilia; A Native of Malta. A Member of Production Workers Lodge of I. A. M. No. 1327. George Cilia was also known as George Joseph Cilia per sister Carmela's obit.

     Vincenzo Cilia was born circa 1865 in Qormi, Malta; age 35 on birth certif of son Jon in 1900. He married Mary Galea.
     Research: May be same children.

     John Baptist Cilia was born on 12 December 1900 in Qormi, Malta; age 19 in 1920 census; age 29 in 1930 census; age 39 in 1940 census.^1,2 He married Mary Cuschieri, daughter of Carmelo Cuschieri and Calcedonia (?), on 1 January 1927 at San Francisco, CA, USA; ages 23 & 19.^3,2 John Baptist Cilia married Helen Borg, daughter of (?) Borg and (?) Sagan, on 12 May 1956 at San Francisco, CA, USA. John Baptist Cilia died on 20 February 1972 at Novato, CA, USA, at age 71. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     John Baptist Cilia was also known as Giovanni Cilia. He emigrated from Malta on 15 July 1919 to New York, NY, USA.^1,3 As of 1920, John Baptist Cilia was also known as John M. Cilia.^1,3 He and George Cilia were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 22, both brothers, glue factory laborers, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ John Baptist Cilia and Mary Cuschieri were listed in the 1930 US Census age 29, stone quarry laborer in 1526 Mendell St., San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ John Baptist Cilia was naturalized on 2 August 1937 at San Francisco, CA, USA; an iron worker. He and Mary Cuschieri were listed in the 1940 US Census age 39, iron laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ John Baptist Cilia received military draft notice on 15 February 1942 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 41, Victor Equito Co. He and Mary Cuschieri were listed in the 1950 US Census age 49, equipment factory, machine operator.
Obituary: on 22 February 1972: CILIA, John B. — in Novato, Feb. 20. 1972. John B. Cilia, beloved husband of the late Mary Cilia: beloved father of Vince Cilia and Cecilia M. McGovern; loving brother of Carmela Tonna and the late George and Joseph Cilia: father-in-law of Carmel Cilia and Vincent R. McGovern.loving grandfather of Francis, Veronica, Vincent J., Christopher, Patrick. Michael, Elizabeth, Mary Rose, Kenneth, Matthew, Robert and Jeanette Cilia, Sue, Vincent J., and Jack McGovern; a native of Malta, aged 71 years, a retired member of Machinists Union, Local No. 1327.

     Salvo Scerri was born circa 1869 in Malta; age 51 in 1920 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1913 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and George Scerri were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 51, packing house laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Francisco Scerri died before 1912.

     George Scerri was born on 10 November 1864 in Qormi, Malta; age 56 in 1920 census.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 48 on 14 August 1912. Declared destination was Tripoli, Lebanon.²
     George Scerri was also known as Giorgio Scerri. He emigrated from Malta in 1916 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Salvo Scerri were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 51, packing house laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Joseph Stivala was born on 14 April 1881 in Naxxar, Malta; age 37 in 1920 census.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 32 on 25 February 1913. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.²
     Joseph Stivala was also known as Giuseppe Stivala.² He emigrated from Malta in 1913 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US Census, age 37, hotel dishwasher, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Sylvia Tonna was born circa 1880 in Malta; age 40 in 1920 census.¹
     She emigrated from Malta in 1912 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She was listed in the 1920 US Census, age 40, tannery machine hand, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ As of 1920, Sylvia Tonna was also known as Sylvia Tomma.¹

     Charlie Chetcuti was born on 24 May 1897 in Mosta, Malta; age 22 in 1920 census.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 17; field laborer; Going out to his brother. Parental consent given on 29 May 1914. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.² He was issued a Maltese Passport age 19, laborer on 2 October 1916. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.²
     Charlie Chetcuti was also known as Carmelo Chetcuti.² He emigrated from Malta in 1916 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Salvatore Chetcuti were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 22; all 3 brothers slaughter house laborers, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Salvatore Chetcuti was born on 26 October 1899 in Mosta, Malta; age 20 in 1920 census.² He was issued a Maltese Passport age 19, field laborer on 28 April 1919. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.¹
     He and Charlie Chetcuti were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 22; all 3 brothers slaughter house laborers, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² As of 1920, Salvatore Chetcuti was also known as Sammie Chetcuti.² He emigrated from Malta in 1919 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.²

     Tommaso Chetcuti was born on 22 August 1888 in Mosta, Malta; age 30 in 1920 census.^2,1 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 22 on 4 July 1910. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1910 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² He was listed in the 1920 US census of Charlie Chetcuti and Salvatore Chetcuti in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 22; all 3 brothers slaughter house laborers.² As of 1920, Tommaso Chetcuti was also known as Tom Chetcuti.²

     John Vassallo was born circa 1864 in Malta; age 56 in 1920 census.¹ He married Jean (?)¹ John Vassallo died on 28 February 1951. He was buried at Cypress Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta in 1901 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Jean (?) were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 56, ranchman, self ?; and roomer Frank Delrosa, 42, CA, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ John Vassallo was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 19 December 1923 going to New York, NY, USA; a John Vassallo; age 64; last residence = San Francisco; nearest relative on Malta = nephew Calmer io Lia; destination = San Francisco.

     Jean (?) was born circa 1876 in Australia; age 42 in 1920 census.¹ She married John Vassallo.¹ Jean (?) died on 17 May 1929 at San Francisco, Ca, USA. She was buried on 20 May 1929 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Vassallo.¹ She emigrated from Malta in 1901 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She and John Vassallo were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 56, ranchman, self ?; and roomer Frank Delrosa, 42, CA, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹
Obituary: on 20 May 1929: VASSALLO In this city. May 17, 1929. Jean, beloved wife of John Vaasallo. loving mother of Camelia Lynch, Nina Doran. Sylvia Batt and Laurence Vassallo. a native of Australia, aged 53 years.

     Carmellia Vassallo was born circa 1898 in Australia; age 22 in 1920 census.¹ She married (?) Lynch.
     Carmellia Vassallo emigrated from Malta in 1919 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She was listed in the 1920 US census of John Vassallo and Jean (?) in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 56, ranchman, self ?; and roomer Frank Delrosa, 42, CA.¹ Her married name was Lynch.

     Nina Vassallo was born circa 1904 in CA, USA; age 16 in 1920 census.¹ She married (?) Doran.
     Nina Vassallo was listed in the 1920 US census of John Vassallo and Jean (?) in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 56, ranchman, self ?; and roomer Frank Delrosa, 42, CA.¹ Her married name was Doran.

     Lawrence Vassallo was born circa 1907 in CA, USA; age 13 in 1920 census.¹
     He was listed in the 1920 US census of John Vassallo and Jean (?) in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 56, ranchman, self ?; and roomer Frank Delrosa, 42, CA.¹

     Sylvia Vassallo was born circa 1909 in CA, USA; age 11 in 1920 census.¹ She married (?) Batt.
     Sylvia Vassallo was listed in the 1920 US census of John Vassallo and Jean (?) in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 56, ranchman, self ?; and roomer Frank Delrosa, 42, CA.¹ Her married name was Batt. Sylvia Vassallo and Silvia Vassallo were possibly the same person.

     Joseph Vella was born on 5 March 1906 in Mosta, Malta; age 12 in 1920 census; age 31 in 1940 census.¹ He married Jane Fenech, daughter of Michael Angelo Fenech and Madelana Bonnici.² Joseph Vella died on 29 January 1954 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 47.
     He emigrated from Malta on 21 June 1919 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was naturalized on 14 March 1927 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
Joseph Vella Problem: same dates. Research: both wife Jane; 1940 census gives wife born MI; Jane Camerra born Canada.

     Francis Hugh Vella was born on 10 February 1901 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 9 in 1910 census; age 18 in 1920 census.¹ He married Mary Adeline Maloney circa 1927 at San Francisco, CA, USA.² Francis Hugh Vella and Mary Adeline Maloney were divorced in June 1966 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Francis Hugh Vella died on 9 September 1974 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 73. He was buried on 12 September 1974 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1910 US Census with Gaeteno Vella and Mary Anne McTernan in 1910 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 39, poultry business.¹ Francis Hugh Vella was listed in the 1920 US census of Gaeteno Vella and Mary Anne McTernan in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 49, poultry wholesale dealer; and mother in law Catherine C. Barry, 67, Ireland, widow, next door.³ Francis Hugh Vella and Mary Adeline Maloney were listed in the 1930 US Census age 29, wholesale store clerk in San Francisco, CA, USA. Francis Hugh Vella and Mary Adeline Maloney were listed in the 1940 US Census age 39, butcher; next door to Mary E. Mahoney, 64 in San Francisco, CA, USA. Francis Hugh Vella was a Owned the Santa Rosa Poultry Co. He and Mary Adeline Maloney were listed in the 1950 US Census age 49, janitor; and brother in law Peter Malone, 50 in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 11 September 1974: VELLA. Francis (Luke) H. — in this city. September 9, 1974. Francis (Luke) H. Vella, dearly beloved husband of the late Mary Vella; loving father of Betty Garvey; devoted grandfather of Judith. Mark. Claudia, Paul and John Garvey: dear brother of Catherine Fulwider. Will and Hugh Vella and the late Mae Kolling and Bernard Vella; a member of Building Maintenance Union No. 66A. S.E.I.U. Francis Hugh Vella was also known as Luke Vella. Francis Hugh Vella was also known as Francis Luke Vella.

     William Paul Vella was born on 9 July 1902 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 8 in 1910 census; age 16 in 1920 census.¹ He married Clara Mae George. William Paul Vella died on 30 January 1984 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 81. He was buried on 1 February 1984 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1910 US Census with Gaeteno Vella and Mary Anne McTernan in 1910 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 39, poultry business.¹ William Paul Vella was listed in the 1920 US census of Gaeteno Vella and Mary Anne McTernan in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 49, poultry wholesale dealer; and mother in law Catherine C. Barry, 67, Ireland, widow, next door.² William Paul Vella and Clara Mae George were listed in the 1940 US Census age 37, farmer in Senal, Mendocino Co., CA, USA. William Paul Vella and Clara Mae George were listed in the 1950 US Census age 47, dairy, loader of milk trucks in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 31 January 1984: VELLA, William Paul - In this city January 30, 1984: loving husband of Clara Velia, loving father of Clarene Goll and the late Claire Velia; loving brother of Catherine Fulwider a native of S.F.

     Hugh F. Vella was born on 12 March 1905 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 5 in 1910 census; age 14 in 1920 census; age 25 in 1930 census.¹ He married Helen P. Gamaza. Hugh F. Vella died on 18 October 1975 at Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA, USA, at age 70. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1910 US Census with Gaeteno Vella and Mary Anne McTernan in 1910 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 39, poultry business.¹ Hugh F. Vella was listed in the 1920 US census of Gaeteno Vella and Mary Anne McTernan in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 49, poultry wholesale dealer; and mother in law Catherine C. Barry, 67, Ireland, widow, next door.² Hugh F. Vella and Gaeteno Vella were listed in the 1930 US Census age 60, poultry merchant in Colma, CA, USA.³ Hugh F. Vella and Helen P. Gamaza were listed in the 1950 US Census age 45, cut lumber co. clerk in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 21 October 1975: VELLA, Hugh F. — in Santa Rosa, October 18, 1976, beloved husband of the late Helen P. Vella; loving brothe of William P. Vella, Catherine Fulwider and the late Mae Kolling, Francis and Bernard Vella, a member of Ignatian Council No. 3. Y.M.I.

     Catherine Cornyn Vella was born on 25 February 1907 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 3 in 1910 census; age 13 in 1920 census.^2,3 She married Edgar Dean Fulwider.⁴ Catherine Cornyn Vella died on 3 April 1990 at Sacramento, CA, USA, at age 83.
     She was listed in the 1910 US Census with Gaeteno Vella and Mary Anne McTernan in 1910 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 39, poultry business.² As of 1910, Catherine Cornyn Vella was also known as Katherine Vella.² She was listed in the 1920 US census of Gaeteno Vella and Mary Anne McTernan in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 49, poultry wholesale dealer; and mother in law Catherine C. Barry, 67, Ireland, widow, next door.¹ Her married name was Fulwider.⁴ Catherine Cornyn Vella was had the following children: Edgar Dean Fulwider
     12      Son
Bert Jay Fulwider
     10      Son
Dolores K Fulwider
     9      Daughter
Richard Lee Fulwider
     6      Son
Carol Fay Fulwider
     4      Daughter in 1928. She and Edgar Dean Fulwider were listed in the 1940 US Census in San Mateo, CA, USA.