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Nicolo Troiano (Great-Grandfather) Last Place of Residence? Palo Del Colle, Italy How old are you? Eight Years Old Describe in depth the reason for leaving: My family was searching for new job oppurtunities and a new life in America. Of course, I really had no choice but to come along for the ride. Were you meeting someone in America? Other relatives, aunts and uncles, who had already settled here. Describe in depth your thoughts and emotions: I loved Italy, I loved the big open feels, the smell of the food in the village. I on't understand why we had to leave such a beautiful place. How could this "new land" possibly be any better than where I am right? How did you get money for your ticket? Well of course, I didn't really have to worry much about money because I was so young at the time. But my parents made quite a bit of money, with their business in Italy. What do you hope to do in America? I hope to get a good education, and just have an enjoyable life like the one I had back in Italy. If you had to bring 5 items what would they be and why? Firstly, I would bring my blanket, the one that my neighbors in the village back in Italy knitted for me when I was only a young toddler. I would take the plack that hangs on the wall of my house, the coat of arms of Palo Del Colle. I would also bring a picture of my beatiful town, situated on a hill, so I will never forget what it looks like. Furthermore, I would bring the cozy jacket that I've worn for years, so I can prepare for any of the hardships or weather on the ship or in America. Lastly, I would bring one of the cookies that my grandmother used to make, that I will probably never eat again since we are leaving her behind.
 * About Your Ancestor**

What was the name of your ship? Florida (later renamed Cavour) What did the boat look like? 381 ft. long x 47 feet wide, 25 first class & 1,600 third class. Two big steam pipes out the top as well as two large poles on either side with flags attached. What did you feel the morning of your departure? The one thing that I felt was dread. I also, felt excitment. I had been dreading the day I was going to leave, but at the same time I was also excited to see what was there for me in the new world. Where did you sleep and eat- What was the weather like- Usually the weather crossing the Atlantic was pretty windy, but the sky was always a beautiful blue with the sun shining down on me. Some days, it was pretty stormy and the boat was rocky. Feeling when you saw land and the statue of liberty- When I saw the statue of liberty I was realived and excited because I would finally be able to get off this cramped boat.
 * Journey Across the Atlantic**

Thoughts and emotions during the Entire Ellis Island process- My main emotion was annoyance. It seemed like waiting in the lines lasted forever, and I was really eager to just get to America already. What did you see/hear/smell in the Immigration building- I just heard so many people, and saw lines and lines of people all around me. Some were answering questions, some were getting physical examinations. Everywhere there were different directors and officers telling us where to go. I heard a loud chatter of noise all around me, like when you are in an auditorium. What did you think of the medical examination- The Legal examination- I really didn't understand the point of the legal examination. Everyone was having a hard time even understanding what we were being asked, let alone answering the questions correctly. Your thoughts and emotions when you entered America- I was full of wonder and amazement. America was so different than Italy!
 * Arrival on Ellis Island**

__**Essay Form**__**:** Bonjourno. My name is Nicolo Troiani, but here in America, I'm called Nick, or Nicholas. I came to Ellis Island when I was only eight years old. In Italy, I lived in a beautiful place called Palo Delo Colle, Bari. I came to America because my family was looking for a new life and new job oppurtunities in America, and I had to come along for the ride. Some of my other relatives like my aunts, uncles, and cousins were already here in America when my family decided to come over. I really loved it in Italy, and I just didn't understand how this "new world" could be any better than Italy. I didn't really have to worry about money for my ticket. My family worked hard in Italy, and didn't really have much trouble paying for our tickets. In America, I want to get a good education, and grow up to be just like my dad and own my own business. The ship we came over on was named Florida, and she was a beauty. My mom told me she was nearly 400 feet long. I remember looking up at the 2 huge pipes coming off of the ship in amazement. They were just so huge! The morning we left I felt dread as well as excitement. Usually the weather crossing the Atlantic was pretty windy, but the sky was always a beautiful blue with the sun shining down on me. Some days, it was pretty stormy and the boat was rocky. Finally, when I saw the statue of liberty I was realived and excited because I would finally be able to get off this cramped boat.Throughout my whole experienece in Ellis Island I was annoyed. I was really eager to get to America, and the lines were just so long. The whole time I heard so many voices, and saw lines and lines of people all around me. Some were answering questions, other getting physical examinations. I really didn't understand the point of the legal examination. Everyone was having a hard time even understanding what we were being asked, let alone answering correctly. I was amazed by the new word. It was so different than Italy.