I am trying to translate an article that my great-great grandfather wrote in 1890. He details how he and his colleagues, who were elementary school teachers in Forenza (PZ), have been without salary for three years and are suffering from hunger. My trisnonno writes of his journey to the capoluogo of...

Hi, I'm not too familiar with Latin, and I was hoping someone could pick out the birth or baptismal date for Maria Michela Ilaria (Maria Michaela Beatrix Vincentis). This copy of her baptismal certificate is included in the processetti documents for her marriage in 1833. Thanks! http://dl.antenati.s...

Hello! I was hoping someone with knowledge of the Italian language can tell me whether "giorno predetto" refers to the date of record, or the preceding day. See the example on the page at right: (1811 birth act for Ferdinando Raffaele Masi in Serino, Provincia di Avellino) http://dl.antena...

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Hi! I have a 1910 birth act for Elvira Schettini, from Serino, Provincia di Avellino, Italy I am unfamiliar with her middle name, and was hoping someone read it to tell me what they think it is. I see Alfareza, maybe it's Alfonsa? Here's the link: http://dl.antenati.san.beniculturali.it/gallery2/mai...

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Ciao! I am seeking help translating the month of death for Lorenzo Gruosso. This page is part of the processetti documents for the marriage of his grandson Pasquale Gruosso in 1833. I can make out "il giorno 16" and "1803" but cannot make out the month. Here's the link: http://ww...

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Hi all, Below is an 1896 transcription of a letter communicating the death of Raffaela Filomena Contardi. I believe this record says she died May 17, 1890 in New York, but I am hoping someone can confirm this as I do not read Italian well. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L94M-JH9P?i...

Hello, I am requesting a full translation of this marriage act for Francesco Parrella Ilaria and Giuseppina Lopez. I would not normally request a full translation, however, I believe this record may contain information pertinent to the rumors that the Parrella Ilaria family owned plantations in the ...

Hi Pippo,

I'd be happy to share with you what I know of my Morcaldo ancestry. You are more than welcome to PM me your email.

Thanks for the clarification!

Hi Paola,

I see the mention of June 6th at the bottom of the record, but then what is the significance of January 5th, which is mentioned after the first paragraph.

Thanks!

Hello! I am asking for help identifying the birthplace of my 5th great-grandmother, Maria Teresa Cassella. Her birthplace is listed as "San Giustino di Roma" on an extract of her baptismal record from 1808. This extract was among documents regarding her marriage to Raffaele Morcaldo in Cus...

Thank you Livio!