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Is Filomena's mother's name Giovanna Jenco?

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I tried to find another letter the same but could not in this record. I really doubt that it is a "J" since there is no "J" in Italian. I would think it is Ienco.

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I also looked for another similar letter. I agree with the I.

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The surname is Ienco which does exist in SMCV. However, bear in mind that there were times when a letter j was used in place of an i , especially in the middle of the names-such as in the following surnames in my own ancestry

Baione (correct) but in some records was written as Bajone

Aldoino was in some records written as Aldojno
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Thank you, Peg.
That is very helpful.
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Maestro36:
Your explanation of the "J"'s and "I"s. is very helpful as are all of your posts on this site
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Thank you, elecar. I'm happy to hear that you are finding my posts on this site helpful to your own research.
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Hi,

If oilman19 is still a member, please let me know.

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delfgill wrote: 17 Jun 2023, 15:02 Hi,

If oilman19 is still a member, please let me know.

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Sadly he passed away a number of years ago.

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I'm sorry to hear he passed away. Thank you for letting me know.
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You're very welcome.
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