Searching Calatafimi, Trapani, Sicily?

[sacesta]

Just in case any of you are searching for vital records in the comune of Calatafimi in the province of Trapani I have indexed the indices, so to speak. These indices are for the Chiesa Cattolica di San Silvestri Papa in Calatafimi. Two films in particular, #2015875 (battesimi 1740 - 1863) and #2015877 (matrimoni 1620 - 1910). What I've done is not 100% complete, but it should help you navigate your way through the film reels.

When I know the approximate date of the event I'm researching, I usually wind the film until I arrive at the date I'm seeking, often zipping right past the indices.

When seeking surnames in general, it becomes prudent to use the indices. Of course, finding the indices and becoming familiar with their structure is a challenge in itself. Hopefully, this information will be of use to someone.

Each of these indices is alphabetized by first (given) name.


Film 2015875 (Battesimi 1740 – 1863)

Item #1 1740 – 1781
Vol 12 1740 – 1752
Vol 13 1752 – 1768 (Index @ End)
Vol 14 1768 – 1781

Item #2 1781 – 1809
Vol 15 1781 – 1783 (4 Year Gap)
Vol 16 1787 – 1788 (11 Year Gap)
Vol 17 1799 – 1809

Item #3 1809 – 1830
Vol 18 1809 – 1817 (Index Incorrect)
Vol 19 1817 – 1824
Vol 20 1824 – 1830

**Note: Volumes 18 and 19 appear to have the same index, correct for Volume 19.

Item #4 1831 – 1863
Vol 21 1831 – 1842
Vol 22 1842 –
Vol 23
Vol 24 - 1863


Film 2015877 (Matrimoni 1620 – 1910)


Item #1 1620 – 1685
Vol 36 1620 – 1629
Vol 37 1630 –
Vol 38 - 1685

Item #2 1685 – 1750
Vol 39 1685 –
Vol 40
Vol 41 - 1750

Item #3 1750 – 1843
Vol 42 1750 –
Vol 43 - 1815
Vol 44 - 1843

[adelfio]

Thank you for giving it back Steve nice work!!

Marty

[sacesta]

You're welcome Marty!

A little more information about the structure of microfilms 2015875, 876 and 877 (Chiesa Cattolica di San Silvestri Papa, Calatafimi). I wasn't able to edit post #1 so here's what I know about the 3 films so far.

Film 2015875 (Battesimi 1740 – 1863)

**Note: Volumes 18 and 19 appear to have the same index, correct for Volume 19.

Item #1 1740 – 1781
Vol 12 1740 – 1752
Vol 13 1752 – 1768 (Index @ End)
Vol 14 1768 – 1781

Item #2 1781 – 1809
Vol 15 1781 – 1783 (4 Year Gap)
Vol 16 1787 – 1788 (11 Year Gap)
Vol 17 1799 – 1809

Item #3 1809 – 1830
Vol 18 1809 – 1817 (Index Incorrect)
Vol 19 1817 – 1824
Vol 20 1824 – 1830

Item #4 1831 – 1863
Vol 21 1831 – 1842
Vol 22 1842 –
Vol 23
Vol 24 - 1863

Film 2015876 (Battesimi 1863- 1910, Cresime 1873 - 1910, Pubblicazioni 1908 - 1910, Matrimoni 1534 - 1620)

Item #1 Battesimi 1863 - 1889
Vol 25 1863 - 1868
Vol 26 1868 - 1874
Vol 27 1875 - 1889 (Index @ End)

Item #2 Battesimi 1890 - 1910
Vol 28 1890 - 1899
Vol 29 1899 - 1910

Item #3 Cresime 1873 -
Vol 30 1873 -

Film 2015877 (Matrimoni 1620 – 1910)

Item #1 1620 – 1685
Vol 36 1620 – 1629
Vol 37 1630 –
Vol 38 - 1685

Item #2 1685 – 1750
Vol 39 1685 –
Vol 40
Vol 41 - 1750

Item #3 1750 – 1843
Vol 42 1750 –
Vol 43 - 1815
Vol 44 1818 - 1843

Item #4 1849 -
Vol 45 1849 - 1856
Vol 46
Vol 47 1872 -

[sacesta]

Some more details on three microfilms of the Chiesa Cattolica di San Silvestri Papa in Calatafimi:

Film 2015875 (Battesimi 1740 – 1863)

**Note: Volumes 18 and 19 appear to have the same index, correct for Volume 19.

Item #1 Volumes 12-14, 1740 – 1781
Vol 12 1740 – 1752
Vol 13 1752 – 1768 (Index @ End)
Vol 14 1768 – 1781

Item #2 Volumes 15-17, 1781 – 1809
Vol 15 1781 – 1783 (4 Year Gap)
Vol 16 1787 – 1788 (11 Year Gap)
Vol 17 1799 – 1809

Item #3 Volumes 18-20, 1809 – 1830
Vol 18 1809 – 1817 (Index Incorrect)
Vol 19 1817 – 1824
Vol 20 1824 – 1830

Item #4 Volumes 21-24, 1831 – 1863
Vol 21 1831 – 1842
Vol 22 1842 –
Vol 23
Vol 24 - 1863

Film 2015876 (Battesimi 1863- 1910, Cresime 1873 - 1910, Pubblicazioni 1908 - 1910, Matrimoni 1534 - 1620)

Item #1 Battesimi, Volumes 25-27, 1863 - 1889
Vol 25 1863 - 1868
Vol 26 1868 - 1874
Vol 27 1875 - 1889 (Index @ End)

Item #2 Battesimi, Volumes 28-29, 1890 - 1910
Vol 28 1890 - 1899
Vol 29 1899 - 1910

Item #3 Cresime, Volumes 30-, 1873 -
Vol 30 1873 -

Film 2015877 (Matrimoni 1620 – 1910)

Item #1 Volumes 36-38, 1620 – 1685
Vol 36 1620 – 1629
Vol 37 1630 –
Vol 38 - 1685

Item #2 Volumes 39-41, 1685 – 1750
Vol 39 1685 –
Vol 40
Vol 41 - 1750

Item #3 Volumes 42-44, 1750 – 1843
Vol 42 1750 –
Vol 43 - 1815 (3 Year Gap)
Vol 44 1818 - 1843

Item #4 Volumes 45-48, 1843 - 1910
Vol 45 1843 - 1850
Vol 46 1850 - 1856
Vol 47 1856 - 1872 (No Index)
Vol 48 1872 - 1910 (Index @ End)