hello, I have Rao in my family tree. As far as I know they came from Ali Superiore in Messina Sicily have you found anyone from there? They went to USA between about 1906 and 1913. other names in my tree are D'Angelo, Miceli, Sparacino, Fiumara, Rao, Davi.
thank you,
Frank Crisafulli

I have brought my sons and their family, kids really enjoyed a tour of mount Etna. Try all the fruits, veggies, nuts,honey, and any local specialties they are fantastic
frank

Ps I think if you are looking for relatives go to the town hall and if you know names and dates they will try to help you
Frank

Hi, I made a trip there to Messina 7 yrs ago I speak some old Sicilian did not know anybody went to town both my gparents were from in Ali Sicily in the mountains my wife speaks no Sicilian we were welcomed as family(which we were distant cousins) people were very friendly learn a few phrases hello ...

hello, where in Messina did your relatives come from. My grandparents both came from Ali Superiore. They were Rosario D'Angelo and Josephine Miceli. They married in Boston Ma. I have visited Ali which is up in the mountains. Any connection?

Thank you. I appreciate all the information that I get from this site. I read all posts even though they do not pertain to my genealogy. There is a wealth of information on this site. Thank you all for the help and information.
frankcsr

thank you for the response. I looked at the website that you listed and could not find Sabrina do you know where in Messina it is? what is the difference between massa and frisone?
Thanks

Can somebody please tell me where Sabarana(I think it is spelled correctly) is located in Messina Sicily.
thank you in advanced,
Frank Crisafulli

thank you for the reply.
Frank C.

hello, my ggm was Sparacino from Ali Superiore Sicily. what town were your Sparacino's from?

My grandfather was Rosario D'Angelo from Ali Superiore Sicily. Where was Nicolo D'Angelo born.

Hi, I was looking at your post and noticed the family name Sparacino. My ggm was Sparacino from Ali Superiori, Messina Sicily. Do you have any links to Sparacino, Miceli or D'Angelo. If so please contact me.
thank you,
frank C

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I have noticed that there are quite a few instances where a child is born to couples that are living together and at a later date they are married. Was this common it the 1800's? does it have anything to do with the laws regarding the church vs civil law?

I have noticed that there are quite a few instances where a child is born to couples that are living together and at a later date they are married. Was this common it the 1800's? does it have anything to do with the laws regarding the church vs civil law?