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I am looking at a marriage record. I can pretty much make out the details at the top, could someone translate the bottom handwritten part for me? Also, does anyone happen to know what an X through a record means? It is the only one in this book. Seems odd to me. As always, I appreciate any assistance
The "X" means cancellation of record.
In fact, the last lines say the record was deleted because of missing declaration of the recognition of a natural child.
The record is correctly repeated in the following page:
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Thank you for pointing that out, I didn't even think about scrolling to the next record. I am very intrigued about this child they mentioned. If it isn't too much trouble, could you translate the new record for me? I appreciate it very much.
Crystal
Researching: DiSpirito and Ferrante from Luogosano
Lerio from Brendola
Gioiosa (Gioioso) from Macchia Di Sernia
The notation at the bottom of the birth act that Pippo posted for you states that the couple would like to have recognized the child that was born from their natural union. Michele Di Spirito was born on 4 January of the same year. The recognition declares Michele to be their legitimate son.
Here is the birth act for Michele Di Spirito - #1
Parents are listed as Antonio Di Spirito and Giovanna Ferrante. Antonio declared the birth and acknowledged that the mother was not his wife, or relative.
There is a notation in the margin for the marriage of his parents, Antonio Di Spirito and Giovanna Ferrante, and Michele's recognition as their legitimate son.
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posted for you states that the couple would like to have recognized the child that was born from their natural union. Michele Di Spirito was born on 4 January of the same year. The recognition declares Michele to be their legitimate son.
