Anyone make out Nicola's surname?

[NickAndreola]

https://www.wikitree.com/photo.php/9/98/Fratta-149.jpg

[bbivona]

I think it could be Salerno.

[NickAndreola]

Thanks! That's a great lead!

[AngelaGrace56]

Salcone is another possibility. Not sure whether it is found in Lucera but it is definitely a name in the province.

Angela

[NickAndreola]

Thanks, both of you! There was an influx of Salerno's into Casalvecchio in the late 1800's-- so that is where I'll start. I feel better about spending search time after both of you at least see SAL to start the name.

There was another 'newish' surname from a little earlier: SABINO....does that fit for what you see at all?

[AngelaGrace56]

Thanks, both of you! There was an influx of Salerno's into Casalvecchio in the late 1800's-- so that is where I'll start. I feel better about spending search time after both of you at least see SAL to start the name.

There was another 'newish' surname from a little earlier: SABINO....does that fit for what you see at all?

I'd also wondered whether it may have been a "b" and noted down "Saboni". The other names I thought of were Saloni and Salone????

My best is Salcone.

Angela

[mmogno]

Falcone (?)

[AngelaGrace56]

Falcone (?)

Yes!!! I believe you are correct, G. It does look like the name starts with an "F". I wasn't actually convinced that it started with an "S" and can't believe I didn't read it as an "F" before.

Angela

[NickAndreola]

Falcone actually makes sense. That family name is very well represented in this area. Falcone's from Casalnuovo Monterotaro to Roseto Valfortore have been noted in the Casalvecchio records. This was a late-in-life 2nd marriage for Catarina Fratta (likely for Nicola as well). I suspect all of her children would be with her first husband Nicolandrea Rossacci, but I was frustrated at not even being able to read that name!

I appreciate all of y'all's help!

[AngelaGrace56]

You are very welcome, Nick. It was a good team effort.

Angela