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by Road2Gandolfo
01 May 2026, 07:04
Forum: Italian language, handwriting , script & translations
Topic: Translation of Birth Record - Epifanio Lo Re
Replies: 2
Views: 981

Translation of Birth Record - Epifanio Lo Re

Hello, Hope everyone has been doing well. Can someone help with the translation of this birth record from Melilli,Sicily? I have attempted to translate the document myself there are parts I'm not sure are correct. It is numero 8 on the page

Name: Epifanio Lo Re
Number 8

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by Road2Gandolfo
24 Feb 2025, 03:14
Forum: Italian language, handwriting , script & translations
Topic: Translation - Testagrossa/Marino
Replies: 3
Views: 796

Re: Translation - Testagrossa/Marino

thank you very much for clarifying for me and locating additional records. I appreciate it!
by Road2Gandolfo
23 Feb 2025, 04:09
Forum: Italian language, handwriting , script & translations
Topic: Translation - Testagrossa/Marino
Replies: 3
Views: 796

Translation - Testagrossa/Marino

Hello, Hope everyone has been doing well. I am having several issues translating the records below.

Vincenzo Testagrossa reported a son, Francesco, born 6 August 1897 in Marsala. If I am translating correctly the mother was not named because the child was illegitimate.

Record: 1187
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by Road2Gandolfo
30 Mar 2024, 04:09
Forum: Italian language, handwriting , script & translations
Topic: Assistance with Marriage Translation
Replies: 7
Views: 950

Re: Assistance with Marriage Translation

Great website! Thank you and have a wonderful day
by Road2Gandolfo
29 Mar 2024, 03:58
Forum: Italian language, handwriting , script & translations
Topic: Assistance with Marriage Translation
Replies: 7
Views: 950

Re: Assistance with Marriage Translation

Thank you so much for looking into this. I am not used to seeing the letter 's' with a tail if you will. I'm going to have to review the marriage document again to look for that. I also see on the marriage pubblication that an 'Assesore da Sindaco" was the official. Another item to add to my notes ...
by Road2Gandolfo
28 Mar 2024, 04:39
Forum: Italian language, handwriting , script & translations
Topic: Assistance with Marriage Translation
Replies: 7
Views: 950

Assistance with Marriage Translation

I am attempting to translate the marriage record below for Rosa Gandolfo and Pietro Caito. Some of the script is difficult to read and I believe I have enough information to understand the document. I am questioning the name of the official. I'm reading the name as "Copio Meo Giuffre'. I'm ...
by Road2Gandolfo
26 Mar 2024, 03:48
Forum: Italian language, handwriting , script & translations
Topic: Translation of Marriage Record Pietro Caito/Rosa Gandolfo
Replies: 2
Views: 511

Re: Translation of Marriage Record Pietro Caito/Rosa Gandolfo

No problem at all. Take your time. This took me over a week to translate. I found it was easiest to work on it one section at a time. After a while the words seemed to blend together and I had to take a break

I can't tell you enough how much I appreciate your help. This is the earliest relative I ...
by Road2Gandolfo
26 Mar 2024, 03:43
Forum: Italian language, handwriting , script & translations
Topic: Translation of Birth Record - Rosa Gandolfo
Replies: 6
Views: 1172

Re: Translation of Birth Record - Rosa Gandolfo

yes, thank you! I have to remember to drop the o'clock. I will update my notes

For the occupation "villico" I find different translations based on each website I visit. One translates it as farmer and another lists it as peasant villager. Is tenant farmer the proper way to say it? I think it is ...
by Road2Gandolfo
25 Mar 2024, 05:13
Forum: Italian language, handwriting , script & translations
Topic: Translation of Birth Record - Rosa Gandolfo
Replies: 6
Views: 1172

Translation of Birth Record - Rosa Gandolfo

I attempted to translate the birth record below but am not sure I got the date and time of birth correct. I believe the date and time are April 6th at five o' clock a.m. Can someone take a look and confirm for me? Thank you!

Name: Rosa Gandolfo

Record can be found on page 137, number 637

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by Road2Gandolfo
25 Mar 2024, 02:46
Forum: Italian language, handwriting , script & translations
Topic: Translation of Marriage Record Pietro Caito/Rosa Gandolfo
Replies: 2
Views: 511

Translation of Marriage Record Pietro Caito/Rosa Gandolfo

Hoping someone can review this marriage publication. This was quite difficult for more because there was additional language I am not used to seeing.

Name: Pietro Caito & Rosa Gandolfo

Record can be found on page 497 (duplicate copy on page 498), number 339

https://antenati.cultura.gov.it/ark ...
by Road2Gandolfo
25 Mar 2024, 02:24
Forum: Italian language, handwriting , script & translations
Topic: Translation of Birth Record - Paola Gandolfo
Replies: 4
Views: 839

Re: Translation of Birth Record - Paola Gandolfo

That's okay. I'm happy to have clarified for you and will have to be sure I translate properly going forward
by Road2Gandolfo
08 Mar 2024, 03:50
Forum: Italian language, handwriting , script & translations
Topic: Translation of Birth Record - Paola Gandolfo
Replies: 4
Views: 839

Re: Translation of Birth Record - Paola Gandolfo

Yes, you are correct. I had the literal translation. I would say "ten twenty' as well. Thank you for taking the time to review. I appreciate it!
by Road2Gandolfo
07 Mar 2024, 05:51
Forum: Italian language, handwriting , script & translations
Topic: Translation of Birth Record - Paola Gandolfo
Replies: 4
Views: 839

Translation of Birth Record - Paola Gandolfo

Can someone review my translation of this birth certificate. I struggled a bit with the time of day and don't feel confident it is correct

Name: Paola Gandolfo

Record can be found on page 122, number 357

https://antenati.cultura.gov.it/ark:/12657/an_ua16203477/Lq2lA3R

In the year one thousand ...