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by CowryShells
24 May 2023, 17:34
Forum: Italian language, handwriting , script & translations
Topic: Is the date of death here the same as the date of the document?
Replies: 2
Views: 159

Re: Is the date of death here the same as the date of the document?

Thank you so much! I never would have gotten that. I appreciate your expertise.
by CowryShells
24 May 2023, 16:23
Forum: Italian language, handwriting , script & translations
Topic: Is the date of death here the same as the date of the document?
Replies: 2
Views: 159

Is the date of death here the same as the date of the document?

Hi, I would appreciate help with this death record for #695 Giovanni Martino. The document date is 31 DEC 1867 but the writing is difficult for me to read. His name appears on the first page, four lines from the bottom (son of Gennaro), but I'm not able to read his death date. He was 26 years old. T...
by CowryShells
08 Oct 2019, 15:06
Forum: Italian language, handwriting , script & translations
Topic: Request Help Transcribing Baptismal Record
Replies: 7
Views: 1254

Re: Request Help Transcribing Baptismal Record

If you don't mind, I have another question.  I know Onofrio Mercaldi was married to Agata Pascale.  It seems this baptism gives the names of Onofrio's parents as Matteo Mercaldi and Liberia Totta.  Does this baptism also give the names of Agata's parents; if so, what are their names?  I was confused...
by CowryShells
07 Oct 2019, 04:31
Forum: Italian language, handwriting , script & translations
Topic: Request Help Transcribing Baptismal Record
Replies: 7
Views: 1254

Re: Request Help Transcribing Baptismal Record

Thank you, Mmogno! This is very helpful. I didn't know there were so many abbreviations.
by CowryShells
06 Oct 2019, 23:44
Forum: Italian language, handwriting , script & translations
Topic: Marriage document Translation help
Replies: 4
Views: 1219

Re: Marriage document Translation help

Sorry, that name should instead be Gaetana (for the given name of the mother of the groom). My mistake.
by CowryShells
06 Oct 2019, 21:55
Forum: Italian language, handwriting , script & translations
Topic: Request Help Transcribing Baptismal Record
Replies: 7
Views: 1254

Re: Request Help Transcribing Baptismal Record

Thank you, Erudita! I appreciate your help with these words.
by CowryShells
06 Oct 2019, 14:33
Forum: Italian language, handwriting , script & translations
Topic: Marriage document Translation help
Replies: 4
Views: 1219

Re: Marriage document Translation help

Hi Scott, I'm not very fast at this, but here is a start. #30 The document was written 14 November 1842 Pietro Domenico, 24 yrs, born in Trabia, (district) Termini, (province) Palermo, profession: villager/ country man, son of Giuseppe, 55 yrs, profession: villager/ country man, resident of Trabia a...
by CowryShells
05 Oct 2019, 19:33
Forum: Italian language, handwriting , script & translations
Topic: Request Help Transcribing Baptismal Record
Replies: 7
Views: 1254

Request Help Transcribing Baptismal Record

Hi, It has been a long time since I've posted. I'm having trouble transcribing this baptismal entry from San Marco in Lamis (FG). This small clip was sent to me as it is and I do not have access to the full page of the register. I'd appreciate help with the transcription. Thank you! Here's what I ha...
by CowryShells
11 Oct 2018, 02:06
Forum: Italian Genealogy
Topic: New issue with antenati website
Replies: 6
Views: 1656

Re: New issue with antenati website

Thank you, I appreciate it!
by CowryShells
10 Oct 2018, 03:09
Forum: Italian Genealogy
Topic: New issue with antenati website
Replies: 6
Views: 1656

Re: New issue with antenati website

Thank you!
by CowryShells
08 Oct 2018, 23:34
Forum: Italian Genealogy
Topic: New issue with antenati website
Replies: 6
Views: 1656

Re: New issue with antenati website

Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately, I get the same result with the link you posted. The software I have is Malwarebytes Premium Trial. I can override it but hesitate to do so unless I'm sure the websites are O.K.
by CowryShells
08 Oct 2018, 15:57
Forum: Italian Genealogy
Topic: New issue with antenati website
Replies: 6
Views: 1656

New issue with antenati website

Hello, This weekend the malware protection on my computer has blocked me from accessing all the antenati websites, such as http://www.antenati.san.beniculturali.it/?lang=en and each time I get the message "Website blocked due to a Trojan". Is there any news about what happened or how the p...
by CowryShells
27 Feb 2012, 20:25
Forum: Off Topic - We don't only do Italian Genealogy
Topic: occupation: Lea. worker?
Replies: 2
Views: 2390

Re: occupation: Lea. worker?

Thank you, Biff!

I appreciate the confirmation. That is very helpful!
by CowryShells
27 Feb 2012, 19:38
Forum: Off Topic - We don't only do Italian Genealogy
Topic: occupation: Lea. worker?
Replies: 2
Views: 2390

occupation: Lea. worker?

Hi! I am wondering what "Lea. worker" means when it's given as an occupation. I have seen it many times, but here is one example: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-26116-13947-64?cc=1928860&wc=14313855 (It is Image #290 in Family Search collection: Massachusetts, State Vita...