Translation of letter and death record

[lilbees]

I just received the death record for Cecilia Calabrese d. 6 Dec 1853. Could someone clarify the name of the father please. I read Damiano for the father and Francesca Pagano for the mother.

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I also received a letter from the comune responding to some other requests I had made. Can someone translate for me.

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Thank you so much.

lilbees

[Sirena]

Yes, I think you are correct on both names.

[Sirena]

As for the second, they are letting you know that they do not have death records for Antonio nor Maria Teresa and there are no birth or death records for Francesco.
They are also saying that there are no records for the years 1815-1820 but they do have just the indexes for the births during those years. There are many Rescignos but it is difficult to extract them because there are countless names (about 20 for each year). The Rescigno family line to which you belong is very extensive. Unfortunately, they can't accommodate your request.

[lilbees]

Sirena, thank you so much for the confirmation of the name on the death record.

I did learn something interesting from that record. The place of birth for Cecilia and her parents was Pagani. A name new to me. When looking it up I found it was a "suburb" of Nocera Inferiore.

The only question I have is what was the profession of Damiano? I read it as "pollidente". I have lost the website for occupations so am not sure what that is. Some type of political office holder?

Thanks for any assistance.

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lilbees

[Tessa78]

Hi lilbees

The only question I have is what was the profession of Damiano? I read it as "pollidente". I have lost the website for occupations so am not sure what that is. Some type of political office holder?

The occupation is actually "possidente" which means property owner...

Here is a link to occupations
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.anc ... cupati.htm

T.

[lilbees]

Hey T. Thank you so much. Have added to my favorites.

Barb