Notizie su Alfonso Meo, vittima del naufragio del Titanic
3 Ottobre 2005Il cognome Meo risulta effettivamente presente nel nostro paese, anche se agli albori del XX secolo i Meo emigrati negli States provenivano nella stragrande maggioranza dal comune di Volturara Appula. D?altra parte sono dell?idea che Alfonso Meo meriti l?intitolazione di una strada del nostro comune perch? rappresenta idealmente tutti i nostri emigranti, tutti gli uomini dotati di talento (nel caso di Alfonso Meo, musicale) che hanno fortemente vissuto, nel tentativo di emergere. Quindi ben venga una via intitolata ad uno sfortunato rappresentante dei nostri emigrati.
Luigi Putignano
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Mr Alfonzo Meo-Martino.
Born in Potzena, Italy, Alfonzo Meo-Martino was 48 years old, and had been living in England for some years. He was married to English born, Emily Jane Innes, and the couple had several children, including a daughter. Alfonzo was a maker of musical instruments, and owned a violin making business in Bournemouth, Dorset, England. His address in 1912 was 95, Old Christchurch Road. Meo was well known in Bournemouth for his musical talents. In April 1912 Alfonzo Meo-Martino was on his way to America to deliver a violin to a customer in Washington. He boarded the Titanic at Southampton on third class ticket 11206, costing ?8.1s. 0d, and was listed as Alfonso Meo. It was not unusual for his daughter to accompany him on his trips, but this time she remained in Bournemouth. Alfonzo Meo-Martino died in the sinking of the Titanic. His body was one of those identified during the recovery of bodies from the wreck site afterwards. The details recorded were: NO.201. MALE. ESTIMATED AGE, 55. DARK HAIR AND MOUSTACHE. CLOTHING ? Blue serge suit. EFFECTS ? Silver chain; $3.00; silver watch; ladies gold watch; snuff box; silver match box; silver fob; 8 rings; sleeve links; gold stud; pocketbook; ?15. 10s gold; $5.00 gold; 3s. 6d.; Union badge; pince-nez; pencil case. THIRD CLASS TICKET No. 11206. NAME ? ALPHONSO MEO. Alfonzo?s body was brought to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, where it was interred at Fairview Cemetery on May 10th 1912.Emily Meo-Martino made a claim against the White Star Line for $1459.95 for the loss of her husband. She also received the settlement from her husband?s estate of ?34.
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Luigi Putignano
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Mr Alfonzo Meo-Martino.
Born in Potzena, Italy, Alfonzo Meo-Martino was 48 years old, and had been living in England for some years. He was married to English born, Emily Jane Innes, and the couple had several children, including a daughter. Alfonzo was a maker of musical instruments, and owned a violin making business in Bournemouth, Dorset, England. His address in 1912 was 95, Old Christchurch Road. Meo was well known in Bournemouth for his musical talents. In April 1912 Alfonzo Meo-Martino was on his way to America to deliver a violin to a customer in Washington. He boarded the Titanic at Southampton on third class ticket 11206, costing ?8.1s. 0d, and was listed as Alfonso Meo. It was not unusual for his daughter to accompany him on his trips, but this time she remained in Bournemouth. Alfonzo Meo-Martino died in the sinking of the Titanic. His body was one of those identified during the recovery of bodies from the wreck site afterwards. The details recorded were: NO.201. MALE. ESTIMATED AGE, 55. DARK HAIR AND MOUSTACHE. CLOTHING ? Blue serge suit. EFFECTS ? Silver chain; $3.00; silver watch; ladies gold watch; snuff box; silver match box; silver fob; 8 rings; sleeve links; gold stud; pocketbook; ?15. 10s gold; $5.00 gold; 3s. 6d.; Union badge; pince-nez; pencil case. THIRD CLASS TICKET No. 11206. NAME ? ALPHONSO MEO. Alfonzo?s body was brought to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, where it was interred at Fairview Cemetery on May 10th 1912.Emily Meo-Martino made a claim against the White Star Line for $1459.95 for the loss of her husband. She also received the settlement from her husband?s estate of ?34.
Tratto da www.titanicpeople.co.uk
