13 May 1814 Freed from Napoleon’s tyranny
In both Civil and Parish records there is often a lack of registers between 1809 and 1820. When Napoleon conquered Italy he not only established the keeping of civil records across the nation but he also confiscated parish records in order to know how many baby boys were being baptized in the parish. He didn’t … Continue reading
A great example of interpretation.
Irene was asked to translate military documents for two brothers that covered both world war periods. One brother had emigrated to America, the other remained with his family in Italy. The translations were relatively simple, however, there were several periods of ‘leave’ granted to one brother. One specified that it was to await his brother’s … Continue reading
My New Assistant!
I’d like to introduce my new assistant. Irene Palombo. Irene has a Master’s degree in history and has collaborated on several historical books. She works part-time in the Diocese offices and has now started working in genealogy research. She is prepared to travel which means we can now accept assignments from other areas outside of … Continue reading
Translation of marriage certificate 1859
Marriage Certificate from 1859 The year one thousand eight hundred and ……………….. The ……. of month of ……………… at the hour of……………… before us ……………………………….(Name of Mayor), and officials of the Civil State of ………………..(Name of town), district of…………………… Province of ………………….. They declared in City Hall ……………………………..(name of Groom), of the age … Continue reading
Translation of Birth Certificate
Birth Certificate Note: the translation is not literal in parts, I have attempted to make the words make sense to you. Number Of the year one thousand eight hundred …………………………………. the …………………..of the month of ……………………………………….. at the hour of …………………………before us…………………………….. and the office of the Civil Status of the city of……………………………. District of … Continue reading
