Hello Raymo,

I think I have exchanged e-mail with you before. Did Vincenzo have siblings that you know? I am still searching for info on Domenica Caporale b. abt 1860 most likely in Accera. She m. Gennaro Gallo in Accera abt 1882.

Thanks

Searching for information on the Norman family. My mother-in-law, born in Pomigliano d'Arco (Campania) in 1900 (approx.) was named Maria Stella Sibilio (maiden name - Norman). I would like to know more about her family. Many thanks. Hello mler, I wonder if you have any info on the SIBILIO family. M...

I consider the naming of illegitimate children to be an important topic for those interested in genealogy. This is definitely a topic of interest to me. My husband's great great grandfather was a "foundling" and family stories say that he was named "Duro" because he was "to...

Thank you suanj for your reply and advice. If I write to the Archivo di stato of Napoli. Will I have to write it in Italian? Unfortunately I do not speak it or write it, so I am wondering what is the best way to writing these places, english, or find a translator?

Thanks,

I would like to first see if the story is true by finding an orphanage or convent with records of him being there, with perhaps an approximate birthdate. Maybe also a marriage record to see who is listed as his parents (if they are listed at all). Ultimately I would like to find his parents, but I r...

Thank you for the info James and Peter. We are pretty sure that Carmanine did not emigrate with his son, but I have done extensive searches in census and death records anyway and have come up with nothing. His son was Gennaro Duro, b. Aug 15, 1880 in Acerra . He married Josephina Balletta Nov 3, 190...

I am looking for Carmanine DURO who was born in Acerra Italy probably in the 1850's or early 1860's. The story is that he was dropped off at an orphanage or a convent in Acerra as an infant, and he was given the name DURO which means "tough". He married Marianna ? and his son emigrated to ...