Meta di Sorrento- merchant marine-trapani

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Meta di Sorrento- merchant marine-trapani

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I have a merchant marine certificate of my great grandfather, Salvatore Trapani who was born about Feb 25, 1853 in Meta di Sorrento and came to NYC approximately 1900 (have never been able to find his immigration record). I was wondering if anyone knows the significance of this merchant marine certificate (I have attached a copy). I understand part of it lists his parents- Giuseppe Trapani and Ratchel Cacase (I have the information from his death certificate), but was wondering what other information can be obtained.

Also- how do I go about obtaining his birth certificate from Italy?
:D :D Thank you- I am happy I found this site.

Susan

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Re: Meta di Sorrento- merchant marine-trapani

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Welcome Susan to the website
You could send for his birth record from comune di Meta
Comune di Meta
via Municipio, 7
80062 Meta (NA)
ITALY

OGGETTO: Richiesta esito di atto nascita di Salvatore Trapani

Gentilissima Signora, Gentile Signore,
Mi chiamo YOUR NAME. Sto facendo una ricerca sui miei antenati e ho bisogno delle informazioni dai vostri registri.
L’individuo seguente è il mio antenato. Quanto segue è tutto ciò che so di questa persona:
Salvatore Trapani nato a Meta il febbraio 1853.
Nome e cognome del padre: Giuseppe Trapani
Nome e cognome della madre: Rachel Cacace
La ringrazio anticipatamente di voler comunicare i costi di spese di riproduzione e postali per ottenere l'esito di atto nascita.
Distinti saluti,
NAME ADDRESS EMAIL PHOTO ID DATE RETURN ENEVELOPE WITH ADDRESS

Marty
Researching Trabia, Palermo surnames Adelfio, Bondi, Butera, Scardino,Rinella, Scardamaglia

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Thanks Marty. I will try and let you know what I find.
Susan
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