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I am unable to figure out the surname of my GGGGM, listed on the atto di Norte of her daughter, Isabella Villano (numero . I can read (mother of deceased) Giovanna, but her surname to me looks like either “Colembo” or “Colerubo” which are not Italian surnames. Does anyone have any idea what this name is?
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