Thank you very much! That clears it up for me.

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...

Thank you, Mmogno! This is very helpful. I didn't know there were so many abbreviations.

Sorry, that name should instead be Gaetana (for the given name of the mother of the groom). My mistake.

Thank you, Erudita! I appreciate your help with these words.

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...

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...

Thank you, I appreciate it!

Thank you!

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.

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Thank you, Biff!

I appreciate the confirmation. That is very helpful!

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...

The Boston consulate has a helpful manual for citizenship:
http://www.consboston.esteri.it/NR/rdon ... enship.pdf

Sorry, I'm unable to answer the lawyer question.

Congratulations to your wife! The Irish passport is easily maintained, much like the USA passport; it is valid for 10 years. There is no need to pay an additional yearly tax to keep the Irish passport valid, unlike the Italian passport. However, for many people it is worth the trouble to acquire (or...