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I have found another marriage record for my family. Would some one be willing to translate this one also? It is located on the top left.
Can you also tell me if the witness who is a possidente (landowner) is the owner of the land on which Maria and Domenico were laborers? Was it a custom to have your Employer or landowner as a witness if you could not read or write?
I appreciate all help!
To be Italian is to know Love.
Researching: Del Gatto, Floreno, Cedrone, Speciale, Sucato, Rubado, Simonnetti, Romano, D'Ischia, Di Martino
2 Oct 1890
Groom: Domenico Elia, 26yo, day labourer, born in Calvi Risorta, son of deceased Bernardo and living Angela Maria Santillo
Bride: Maria Teresa Gatto, aged 18, day labourer, born in Calvi Risorta, daughter of Michele abd Filomena Stellato
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