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Dec 3, 1835
Banns on Nov 8, 15, 22-resulted in no impediments to the marriage
Groom: Francesco Mistretta, widower of deceased Giacoma Fontana. Son of deceased Michele (Mistretta) and Vincenza Migliore
Bride: Rosa Navarra, widow of deceased Antonino Gioja (Gioia); daughter of deceased Giuseppe (Navarra) and Giuseppa (surname ?)
The name Italia, probably a Graecized form of Italic Vitelia (='calf land'), was originally restricted to the southern half of the 'toe' but was gradually extended. By 450 B.C. It meant the region subsequently inhabited by the Bruttii; by 400 it embraced Lucania as well. Campania was included after ...