Davi and Micale family of Bronte, Italy

[jnl3589]

I am looking for information about the Davi and Micale family of Bronte, Catania Italy. My great-great grandfather's name is Vito Davi born 1856 and he married an Anna Schiros. He had a sister named Antonia Davi born 1850 who married a Gaetano Lupo. Vito's parent's names were Giuseppa Micale and Ignazio Davi. Vito had 5 children (Ignazio, Guiseppe, Carlo, Caterina and Maria) who all moved to New York. If anyone is related or has any information about the Davi's or Micale's and can help me I would appreciate it.

[Marcello_DAleo]

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#141, Bronte, 28 Mar 1856.
Act of baptism of Vito Davì, son of Ignazio and Giuseppa Micali, born in the same day. His godparents were Carmelo Micali and Maria daughter of (missed name) Davì. The midwife was Angela Galvagno

[Marcello_DAleo]

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Bronte, 5 Nov 1849.
Act of marriage of master Ignazio Davì, about 22 years old, son of master Giuseppe and of the late Antonina Pettinato, with Giuseppa Micali, "terrae Fortiae" (= born in Forza d'Agrò, Messina province) daughter of master Carmelo and Domenica Campagna.
The witnesses were master Mario Greco and master Nunzio Spinosa.

[adelfio]

Marcello great work!!! You are great at what you do
Marriage of Giuseppe Davi and Antonina Pettinato,
1819 Feb 15th in the town of Bronte marriage of Giuseppe Davi age 21 son of master Blasio Davi and Concepion?? Messina married to Antonina Pettinato age 18 daughter of Ignazio Pettinato and Maria Taccia

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Marcello great work!!! Heres a little more info
Marriage of Giuseppe Davi and Antonina Pettinato,
1819 Feb 15th in the town of Bronte marriage of Giuseppe Davi age 21 son of master Blasio Davi and Concepion?? Messina married to Antonina Pettinato age 18 daughter of Ignazio Pettinato and Maria Tacci

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Marty

[jnl3589]

Thank you both so much for quick and extremely helpful replies. You've made my search so much easier. Thank you!!!

[Marcello_DAleo]

Marcello great work!!! You are great at what you do
Marriage of Giuseppe Davi and Antonina Pettinato,
1819 Feb 15th in the town of Bronte marriage of Giuseppe Davi age 21 son of master Blasio Davi and Concepion?? Messina married to Antonina Pettinato age 18 daughter of Ignazio Pettinato and Maria Taccia

Thank you, Marty, for your compliments! Just a little revision...
Giuseppe Davì, age 21, son of master Biagio and Concetta Messina, married to Antonina Pettinato, age 18, daughter of the late master Ignazio Pettinato and Maria Taccia.
The priest who celebrated the marriage was Vito Davì (maybe a groom's relative?)

[Marcello_DAleo]

Thank you both so much for quick and extremely helpful replies. You've made my search so much easier. Thank you!!!

You are welcome...
For any further assistance, feel free to write me your questions!

[Marcello_DAleo]

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#62, Bronte, 6 Jun 1885
Act of marriage of Vito Davì, 29 years old, son of Ignazio and Giuseppa Micali, with Anna Schiros, 22 years old, daughter of don Carlo and donna Nunzia Mancani.
Date of the banns: 3, 8 and 10 May 1885

[jnl3589]

Thank you for replying again, you've been so helpful. Is there any way to find out their occupations? Also I assume the title "don" and "donna" may be an honorific...if so, is there someway I can find out more information about this specifically regarding Mancani?

[adelfio]

Marriage Carlo Schiros and Nunzia Mancani
1850 Jan 13th in the town of Bronte marriage of Carlo Schiros age 46 son of deceased Ignazio Schiros and Vennera?? Arcidiacono (he was widower to Vincenza Pettinato) married to Nunzia Mancani age 20 daughter of deceased Ignazio Mancani and deceased Angela Catania

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Marty

[Marcello_DAleo]

Thank you for replying again, you've been so helpful. Is there any way to find out their occupations? Also I assume the title "don" and "donna" may be an honorific...if so, is there someway I can find out more information about this specifically regarding Mancani?

To know their occupations, you have to see the civil records. "Don" and "Donna" were honorifc, but they were used for little land owners as for very rich or noble people.
Civil records for Forza d'Agrò are available here:
https://familysearch.org/search/catalog ... %20Library
http://www.antenati.san.beniculturali.i ... rza+dAgro/
http://www.antenati.san.beniculturali.i ... rza+dAgro/

[Marcello_DAleo]

Marriage Carlo Schiros and Nunzia Mancani
1850 Jan 13th in the town of Bronte marriage of Carlo Schiros age 46 son of deceased Ignazio Schiros and Vennera?? Arcidiacono (he was widower to Vincenza Pettinato) married to Nunzia Mancani age 20 daughter of deceased Ignazio Mancani and deceased Angela Catania
Marty

This is the act of the marriage banns, made in Bronte on 30 Dec 1849, 6 and 13 Jan 1850