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I found the groom (Michele Iannotta) morti. It indicates his wife has surname di Rubino. I had translated the name from the matrimonio (first document in this post) as di Rubbio. Should I presume the matrimonio to be more accurate than the info on the morti? I'm sure I know the correct answer but I wanted to be sure someone else sees the same translations that I do.
Thank you
Jim
Researching surnames Ianniello, Tamburrino, Mattora/Martora/Mattori & Scialla in Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Caserta, Campania.
I agree that the marriage record is more likely the most accurate record compared to the morti. I guess when I saw the different name on the morti, I became a bit insecure about my original translation from the marriage record.
Thank you
Jim
Researching surnames Ianniello, Tamburrino, Mattora/Martora/Mattori & Scialla in Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Caserta, Campania.
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