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I need some names, date deciphered on these marriage document images of Angelo Lamantia and Girolama Bonetti, dated 1851. Included are the Atto della Solenne Promessa and two shots of the table, one is a close-up. The Table number to look for is #39 near the middle.
Oops! I just found out that the first image I sent of the "marriage document" was not such, but rather the promise of the marriage to be, presumably in a few weeks following. Anyway, I do need the names deciphered. And also, were the two fathers "maestros" meaning teachers?
I've been trying to find anyone alive related to my Dad, Carmine Diorio. You are his cousin... I grew up knowing your Mom as Aunt Genevieve (Dad's Aunt).
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I just found out that my grandfather, Enrico DeMarinis, was born in Candida, Avellino, Italy, on January 20, 1857. I can't find out more information on his parents, Almerindo DeMarinis and Teresa (Iantosca or Fantosca). any help here?
There has been a strong custom in Italy that determines how children are named: The first male is named after his paternal grandfather.The second male is named after his maternal grandfather.The first female is named after her paternal grandmother.The second female is named after her maternal grandm...