is this a "J"?

[oilman19]

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Is Filomena's mother's name Giovanna Jenco?

Thank you

[rdel4577]

I tried to find another letter the same but could not in this record. I really doubt that it is a "J" since there is no "J" in Italian. I would think it is Ienco.

Roberto

[oilman19]

I also looked for another similar letter. I agree with the I.

Thank you

[maestra36]

The surname is Ienco which does exist in SMCV. However, bear in mind that there were times when a letter j was used in place of an i , especially in the middle of the names-such as in the following surnames in my own ancestry

Baione (correct) but in some records was written as Bajone

Aldoino was in some records written as Aldojno

[oilman19]

Thank you, Peg.
That is very helpful.

[elecar]

Maestro36:
Your explanation of the "J"'s and "I"s. is very helpful as are all of your posts on this site

[maestra36]

Thank you, elecar. I'm happy to hear that you are finding my posts on this site helpful to your own research.
Peg

[delfgill]

Hi,

If oilman19 is still a member, please let me know.

Thanks!

[erudita74]

Hi,

If oilman19 is still a member, please let me know.

Thanks!
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Sadly he passed away a number of years ago.

Erudita

[delfgill]

I'm sorry to hear he passed away. Thank you for letting me know.

[erudita74]

You're very welcome.