La Ruota and Baptism

[Biff83]

I was asked a question this morning by someone I've been helping at the local library for which I don't have a definitive answer.

"Were foundling infants baptized before or after they were left at "'la ruota,' the foundling wheel?"

My guess is that they were baptized after abandonment. I'd appreciate any input from others on this.

Thanks.

Biff

[Adelphio]

Whats there name town and year?

Marty

[Biff83]

Marty,

The town is Gangi in Palermo. This person's great grandfather was left at the wheel in 1877.
Marcello Olivastro, #two.

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903 ... cc=1947613

Biff