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Hi Diane
Nov 8, 1722
Groom: Francesco Mistretta, from the town of Salemi, who from childhood lived in this city of Alcamo and was of this Mother Church. He was the son of dec Giuseppe and Vincenza Mistretta, who had been a married couple in Salemi.
Bride: Francesca Vitali, of this city of Alcamo and of this Mother Church, daughter of dec Leonardo and Antonia of this city and Mother Church
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