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Dated 18 November 1899 in Amalfi
Groom: Giuseppe Mansi, unmarried, 20, mason, born and residing Ravello, son of Salvatore, and of Femina Di Stasio
Bride: Maria Francesco Forte, unmarried, 16, farmer, born in Atrani, residing Amalfi, daughter of Michele, and of Chiara Palumbo.
Bottom paragraph indicates that the official received certificate of publication on 15 November from the official in Ravello.
The publication was made in Amalfi and in Ravello on 29 October and 5 November.
The parents of the spouses gave their consent to the marriage.
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