Of course! Why is it so obvious when it is pointed out? Sigh.

Thanks!

Hello,

Attached is page 2 of a birth record in which I am having trouble with one word underlined in yellow. Any assistance is most appreciated.

"...of his wife, Anna Maria Tanniciello, daughter of Gennero, [ word in question], house wife,....

Thanks Mark. After a little more digging I found that I should be asking for the CERTIFICATO STORICO DI FAMIGLIA for this type of document particularly one of such old dates.

Hello

Quite awhile ago, I was working on a different Italian line and the comune sent me a document that unfortunately does not have a title telling me what the document is called. (I did not ask for the document though luckily it was included in with copies of birth and marriage records.) It lists ...

Thank you so much!!!

I had my brother, who took Latin, look at it but the handwriting stumped him.

Much appreciated!

I appreciate the insight!

This is an extract of birth and baptism acquired from the Matromonial Allegati files for Teresa Lucia Fornaciari.

I cannot determine the date of birth on this certificate; the year is 1818. I do not understand the word after Pietro, but I am presuming it some reference to him being of Francesco ...

Sorry thought zooming in would be more beneficial. I've attached the two.

Yes the family lived in Gattatico amongst other towns in the area.

Attached are snippets from a marriage and death records, which list the occupation of Pietro Soncini. I have highlighted the word in yellow. Can anyone tell me what the profession is?

Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

By increasing to 200% it certainly seems to say:

EUZELA/SICILIA/

But I can find no trace of such a place. It might be a frazione or a contrada, but it doesn't seem to be a village or hamlet...


I FOUND IT!!! Your "Euzela" gave me a clue and I typed in "Enzola" and bingo, I found this at the ...

By increasing to 200% it certainly seems to say:

EUZELA/SICILIA/

But I can find no trace of such a place. It might be a frazione or a contrada, but it doesn't seem to be a village or hamlet...

I also have an extract from Felino of their marriage that was made in 1951. It shows a birth place ...

HI Searching,

Old Italian Script can take a little while to get used to reading. Why don't you post a copy of the record you are trying to read and someone should be able to help you.

Debbie

Hi Debbie:

I thought I DID upload the file as an attachment. I've followed the FAQ directions twice in ...

Hello: I need help in deciphering and translating some of the words on the attached Atti di Matrimonio from 1875. Since I cannot seem to be able to add an attachment, I have placed a link to the document http://picasaweb.google.com/searchingfamilyhistory/EugenioMoriDocuments/photo ...