Peter Crutti

There are 3 possible birthdates for Peter Crutti: Sept. 1867, 1873 or 1889.

In the 1900 census, 3 Crutti brothers were living together on Bayou St. John, New Orleans, La.: Peter (head of household, age 32, born Sept. 1867), Joseph (age 20, born May 1880) and Jacob (age 18, born Nov. 1881). They were all born in Mississippi, their father was born in Italy and their mother in Mississippi. They are all listed as "Ship Carpenter."

In 1910 census, head of household Mathias Laska (age 40) is living at 906 Rampart St., New Orleans, La. with his wife Barbara Laska (38), daughter Theressa Laska (16) and brother-in-law Peter Crutti (age 40). This would make this Peter Crutti born about 1870. It states that both Barbara Laska & Peter Crutti were born in Mississippi to Italian parents. Mathias is listed as a blacksmith who owns his own shop and Peter is listed as a builder of boats.

According to New Orleans, Louisiana Marriage Records Index, 1831-1925 (Ancestry.com): a Peter Crutti (age 39) married Olivia De Lima (age 21) on 05 Feb 1912. This would make him born about 1873 and her born about 1891.

In 1920 census, there is a Peter Crutti living in Plaquemine, Iberville Parish, Louisiana, age 47, born in Mississippi (about 1873), living with his wife Katie Crutti (age 37), step-children Mary Louise (15), Robert (13) & Catharine Smith (9), and 2 month old daughter Bernice Crutti. Peter's father was born in Italy & mother in Mississippi. Katie was born in Missouri as were her parents. The Smith children were all born in Texas, with their father being born in Georgia and their mother born in Missouri (presumably Katie). Bernice was born in Louisiana (father in Mississippi, mother in Missouri). Peter is listed as a carpenter of boats.

According to 1930 census, Olivia Crutti was listed as the head of household and a widow with an 18 yr. old daughter Gladys and 6 lodgers at 1513 N. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, La.

In 1930 census, there is a Kate Crutti (age 47, born about 1883), listed as a widow, living at 426 Seminary St., Plaquemine, Iberville Parish, Louisiana, with daughter Bernice (10) and son J.P. (7). Kate was born in Missouri, her children in Louisiana (their father in Mississippi). There is also a Doris M. Crutti (age 5) living down the street at 418 Seminary St. with a couple, J.T. & Lucy Borgorne (ages 49 & 45 respectively). Doris was listed as a god-child, but that is crossed out & lodger is written above that. Doris & her parents are all listed as born in Louisiana. J.T. Borgorne is listed as a carpenter.

According to Social Security Death Index: J.P. Crutti was born 15 Jul 1922, died 2 Sep 2006, and last resided in Baton Rouge, La. (Jup P.?) Catherine R. Crutti was born 22 Jan 1914, died Sep 1993 & last resided in New Orleans, La.

According to Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-1949 (Ancestry.com): Katie P Crutti died 30 May 1946 at age 63 (Estimated Birth Year: 1883) in Iberville Parish, La.

Peter Crutti died 18 Dec 1926 at age 37 (Estimated Birth Year: 1889) in Iberville Parish, La.