These are the names of my ancestors who left Liguria (San Stefano d'Aveto and Favale di Malvaro)for the US in the late 1880's. WOuld love to hear from anyone who connects.

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In a letter written by my grandmother in the 30's in the US (Boston), she refers to having to attend the funeral of her father's oldest son (her half-brother), whom she refers to as "il Gipella." Does anyone know what that word means? His name was Augustine, I believe, and our family was from ...