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by Bott0131
26 Sep 2008, 16:55
Forum: Italian language, handwriting , script & translations
Topic: Hints on finding a local translator
Replies: 9
Views: 8004

Re: Hints on finding a local translator

Thanks again for the suggestions. I feel much more confident now. Have a great weekend.
by Bott0131
26 Sep 2008, 15:24
Forum: Italian language, handwriting , script & translations
Topic: Hints on finding a local translator
Replies: 9
Views: 8004

Re: Hints on finding a local translator

Thanks so much. I will definitely check that out.
by Bott0131
26 Sep 2008, 07:56
Forum: Italian language, handwriting , script & translations
Topic: Hints on finding a local translator
Replies: 9
Views: 8004

Hints on finding a local translator

Hello, We will be visiting Accadia, a small farming town, in Foggia in one month. Do you have any suggestions as to where we might find a person who will spend a couple hours with us when we visit my ancestors roots? Maybe a church or school or local newspaper? What would be a fair price for their s...
by Bott0131
01 Aug 2008, 18:16
Forum: Emigration, Immigration, Naturalization and Italian citizenship
Topic: How/where do I find ship manifests after 1924? Thanks!!
Replies: 1
Views: 2664

How/where do I find ship manifests after 1924? Thanks!!

Available Ellis Island ship manifests end in 1924. My parents arrived here some time after that date. I just don't know where to look for their information. Thank you for your help with this.
by Bott0131
29 May 2008, 20:01
Forum: Italian Genealogy
Topic: Writing to a Parish for ancestor names and dates.
Replies: 5
Views: 4394

Re: Writing to a Parish for ancestor names and dates.

I suggest you write to the priest asking if there is a parishioner who would undertake to do some research for you in the parish records. Indicate that you would be willing to pay this person for their time, and/or make a donation to the parish. There are two parishes in my area who have persons wh...
by Bott0131
28 May 2008, 15:15
Forum: Italian Genealogy
Topic: Writing to a Parish for ancestor names and dates.
Replies: 5
Views: 4394

Re: Writing to a Parish for ancestor names and dates.

Hello, I have my mother's baptism and confirmation certificate from Parrocchia Santi Apostoli Pietro E Paolo in Accadia. I would like to write to the church asking for copies of any other family member documents they have have on file. What sort (cash?)of donation and how much should I send? Are ce...
by Bott0131
28 May 2008, 12:48
Forum: Italian Genealogy
Topic: Writing to a Parish for ancestor names and dates.
Replies: 5
Views: 4394

Writing to a Parish for ancestor names and dates.

Hello, I have my mother's baptism and confirmation certificate from Parrocchia Santi Apostoli Pietro E Paolo in Accadia. I would like to write to the church asking for copies of any other family member documents they have have on file. What sort (cash?)of donation and how much should I send? Are cem...
by Bott0131
26 May 2008, 02:43
Forum: Locations in Italy
Topic: Accadia
Replies: 2
Views: 3585

Re: Accadia

misbris wrote:Hi and welcome to the forum,

A little info for you.

http://en.comuni-italiani.it/071/001/index.html
Thanks. Definitely a start!
by Bott0131
26 May 2008, 02:17
Forum: Locations in Italy
Topic: Accadia
Replies: 2
Views: 3585

Accadia

Can anyone tell me about Accadia? My mother was born there and I plan on visiting the small town later this year. I have her baptism/confirmation certificate from Sts. Peter & Paul Parish in Accadia but I cannot find a phone number for the parish. I have just started my ancestoral search. Thanks...