I learned long ago not to assume anything when it comes to genealogy. I was just curious about the law that was in place at the time. Thanks for the info on dispensations. Once I get the marriage record, the groom's parentage should be clear.

Thanks! Do you know what the law was about marrying cousins back then?

Marcia

Thanks so much!

I am preparing to write a request to the Comune di Riccia for the marriage record of our great aunt, Maria Antonia Ricci. I have linked a copy of her birth record below. I have 2 questions: 1. Is the date written in the notation Mar 11th, 1922? 2. Can anyone transcribe the name below the date? I kno...

When requesting documents from a town's registrar, how is payment for those documents handled? Also, the reference books I am using suggest, as a courtesy, sending International Reply Coupons with each request. However, the US Postal Service discontinued providing these coupons in January 2013. I ce...