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Sorry it's been such a long time since I was last in contact
Yes you are quite correct about my Gran, as I understand it, was known as Chris to the family but on her birth record she was actually named Maria Crestina (not Christina). She was born on 29th November 1893 if you want to have a look at that. I am the son of 'Billy', I'm David Green and I have 4 Sisters Christina, Margaret, Jacqueline & Susan. If you want to make direct please send me a private message (PM). So it seems that you & I are related somewhere along the line. I do have some interesting information on Martino. There is a book you can buy that has a photograph of him and his men during a demolition job that his company worked on and some other information. His claim to fame seems to be that his company demolished the buildings that stood on the site of what is now the 'Hall of Memory' in Birmingham. The book is called 'Bella Brum', it's all about the Italian's, how they lived etc. in Birmingham, can't find my copy at the moment!!
Hope that's of interest to you, by the way I do remember Aunt Mary actually my dad's aunt, so presumably that's your Gran?
Best Regards
Dave   

I have recently discovered that my great grandfather, Martino CIANGRETTA, was a member
of the 'ITALIAN LANCERS' 1853 - 1888, I assume that that is military?

Anyone any idea how I can follow that up for more infomation on him

Thanks Tati

Thats Brill

Thanks Sue

I have been meaning to do that, I will now that you have promted me!!

Thanks