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Diane
I'm on my way out. Stuck on the bride's mother's first name. This is what I see.
March 2, 1783
Banns on Feb 2, 9, 16-resulted in no impediments to the marriage
Groom: Vito Mistretta, son of deceased Francesco (Mistretta)and living Francesca (her surname Lipari)
Bride: Vincenza Internicola of Giuseppe (Internicola) and ? Celesti
I think Vincenza's mother's name is Alberta Celesti.
Giuseppe "Pippo" Moccaldi
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Now that I look at the document again, I agree with Pippo. I had actually seen all of the letters but the "b" and should have realized what the first name was. As always, I appreciate backup from Pippo. His eyes must be better than mine!
Erudita
Contrary to popular belief, not all Italian given names have Christian or classical roots. Many names encountered in older records are almost whimsical, and some cannot be translated into Latin or any other language. In order to avoid possible mistranscription of a given name with which the research...