My great grandmother's name was Frances Scaccia. She married Antonio Matise. I know Antonio Matise is from Vicari, Sicily. Frances is from Palermo so could also very well be from Vicari. When they came to the US, they settled in Independence, Tickfaw,La. They owned a strawberry farm and had about 11 ...

I did a search and saw your posting about chiusa. I know you posted this in August but I thought you might like to know that I believe that man you said was from chiusa during that time period is my great grandfather. He came to New Orleans when he was 20yrs old with his soon to be wife whom was ...