Ancestor Immigration

Born

May 10, 1899

My great grandfather Peter Dema was born in Naples, which is in southern Italy.

Immigrating

May 3, 1907

When he was almost ten he immigrated to America, arriving at Ellis Island on a boat.

Geting a Job

Oct 10, 1916

By the time he was seventeen he got a job as a Longshoreman which is someone that unloads ships.

Getting Married

Feb 7, 1917

By the time he was eighteen he married Irene Dema who was sixteen.

Having Children

Apr 10, 1920

Just shortly after their marrige they had three children, a daughter and two sons

Death

Mar 30, 1933

His wife Irene dies.

Another Marriage

Feb 7, 1935

He gets re-married ti Helen Dema who he does not have any children with.

My Grandfather Drafted

May 10, 1941

My grandfather James Dema was drafted into World War 2, it was the end of the war.

Married

Apr 17, 1945

My Grandfather married my grandmother, and they had five children one being my father.

Peter Dema Dies

Jul 8, 1989

My great grandfather dies but lived a long life up to eighty six years old, and is currently buried in Baltimore.

I am Born

Sep 15, 1999

I was Born