Linda

From what I’m reading online, the diocese of Mazara del Vallo is a subordinate of the Archdiocese of Palermo. Currently no online records for any of the churches in Mazara.

Erudita

P. 831 right side

Domenico was the last of the 4 witnesses (testimonio). The first two were sacerdoti- the word in front of those is singular-sacerdote for priest.

Ron
The record is out of focus if you try to enlarge it to decipher it. Please post the link to the record as mmogno has said. Otherwise, we can't help you translate it.
Thanks.
Erudita

Yes, "marinaio" sailor.

Master seaman, as he has the designation "Maestro" before his name.

T.


I don’t agree with the occupation being that of a master seaman. For one thing, Marineo is inland and does not have direct access to the sea. I think, in the first record, the occupation is clearly ...

Chris

I personally think there’s a good chance that Grazia Profida was Paolino’s natural mother, but without documentation to prove it, I think the possibility will always remain a mystery.

Erudita

Beatricel wrote: 16 Sep 2025, 11:44 Can anyone direct me to how to access the naturalization records at Kings County or whatever agency may have this documentation?

Possibly this link will help.

https://jgsny.org/searchable-databases/ ... -1907-1924

Erudita

I meant to add earlier that, since the prospective groom had been previously married to Cira’s now deceased sister, he and his reputation were already known to her family members who served on this family council. So I think the purpose of convening this council was really a formality to provide the ...

From page 430-432

Are these the individuals responsible for the "family council"? If so did they mention any merits or shortcomings?

Francesco DiLorenzo, son of dec Paolino, age 21
Ciro DiLorenzo, son of dec Paolino, age 27

The above two individuals, and Cira's brother, made up the three ...

"I'm assuming Francesco the father dropped offPaolino at the wheel, was that at a church, hospital, city hall...?
"a pia ruota di questo Spedale = on the pious wheel of this hospital"

I agree with mmogno, as this info appears at the bottom of the left column of the first page of the birth record ...

So happy I was able to help you, Chris. You’re very welcome.

Erudita

Pages 433 and 434

This is a document produced by the procurator of the tribunal court of Palermo regarding the ecclesiastical or canonical dispensation which was granted to Paolino and Cira so that they could be united in matrimony. When Paolino had married Cira’s sister, a blood relationship was ...

Page 436 From Aug 3, 1856, a Sunday, notification of the upcoming marriage between Paolino and Cira was posted on the door of the town hall and remained there for 15 days. It resulted in no opposition to the upcoming marriage and with the couple intending to proceed, in the presence of town ...

Pages 430-432

Dated Aug 31, 1856

Appearing was Giuseppe Greco, a 29 year older brother of the minor age prospective bride, Cira Greco. Because their parents and grandparents were deceased, there was a need for a family council proceeding comprised of individuals who would weigh the merits and ...

Page 429

Death of Domenica lo Piccolo, widow of Antonino Greco. age 45, daughter of deceased Vincenzo lo Piccolo and deceased Francesca lo Pinto. Oct 26, 1847.

Page 428

The death act of Diego Greco, husband of Giuseppa Trentacosta. Died on June 5, 1824 at the age of 60. son of deceased Saverio Greco and deceased Francesca Navarra(?). Extracts of the death acts of grandparents were included as supporting documents for a marriage, if their names and places ...