Gregoria Menegat 1889 - 1918
Gregoria Menegat was an emigrant from Italy. His date of birth
was May 17, 1889.
From the ship records his birth place was Belluno.
His last known residence there was S.guisto, Belluno. His mother's name
was Angela. He was 18 years old when he arrived. Nothing more is known
about his early life. He arrived
at New York, New York November 30, 1907. His final destinaation was
Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was 5ft 6 3/4 in. He had in his possesion
$31.00.
His residence was Hartford, Sebastian Co., Ar. after he arrived. He
registered for the military draft June 6, 1917 there. He was a merchant
self employed in Hartford at the time of his enlistment.
October 18, 1918 while in training at Camp Pike, Arkansas, now named Camp Robison
in the LIttle Rock area Gregoria died of Influenza. The funeral was charged
to Victor Pellie. The funeral was held October 20, 1918 at 4;m at
Center Point Cemetery, now Hartford Memorial. Pall bearer were
Pvt Orville Sullivan Crittenden, Will Looper, and Roy Smith.
Source: "McConnell Funeral Record: 1918-1941. Book#1." Fort Smith, Arkansas. page 20.
October 22, 1918
Daily Arkansas Gazette
Little Rock, Arkansas
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