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I found a birth record for an Antonino Crifo born in Patti on March 7, 1875, where it mentions Vincenzo Crifo as his father. I have a Vincenzo Crifo, born 1844 on my tree. The record also mention an address as Contrada Porticelli. My grandfather, Giuseppe Crifo, was born on Contrada Porticelli. Does this record indicate who Antonino's mother was? I am trying to determine if this Vincenzo Crifo is the same person on my tree.
Sue,
I read that the parents were not married at the time of Antonio's birth. I am not certain of the spelling of the mother's last name. it looks like the mother's name is Olivia Conzirro/Canzirro/Cattzirro(?), a farmer, living in Patti, and 'appeared here to make this declaration.'
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