Category Archives: Sutera, Sicily

Getting to know Sutera – An Overview

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Julie Goucher

Rising 600 meters above sea level, some 100 km from Palmero is Sutera, in Sicily. Now a town of 1223 people (May 2021), it has a fascinating history. Sutera is a rural community, defined by feudal estates and cereal cultivation … Continue reading →

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Sicilian Sulphur Mining #GOONSblogchallenge – Post 7

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Julie Goucher

Caltanissetta is located in the centre of Sicily, dominating the Salso River. From the beginning of the 19th Century, Caltanissetta became a mining centre following the discovery of huge sulphur deposits. Between 1830-1835, according to the General Statistics of Sulphur … Continue reading →

Posted in #GuildBlogChallenge, Genealogy, Miners and Mining, Orlando One-Name Study, Sutera, Sicily, Virciglio | 3 Comments

Surname Vircigilo – #GOONSblogchallenge – Post 4

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Julie Goucher

There is no secret that I love surnames and the heritage & history that each one portrays. This image, here is reflective of my paternal line, which is predominately in Sicily, but there are lines that have migrated elsewhere, some … Continue reading →

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Webinar – My Italian Surname Study

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Julie Goucher

Next Tuesday, 21st August 2018 the Guild of One-Name Studies will be offering their latest webinar in their 7 Pillars series. Michael Cassara, who runs the Cuono One-Name Study and myself who runs the Orlando One-Name Study, will be talking about … Continue reading →

Posted in Genealogy, Introduction to One-Name Studies (Pharos course 901), One-Name Studies, Orlando One-Name Study, Presentations, Sutera, Sicily | 2 Comments

Italian Surname Series – Magro Malosso

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Julie Goucher

The enquiry that I received about two weeks ago was the catalyst for this series. The enquiry was about the surname of Magro Malosso. My Great, Great, Great Grandmother was Maria Giuseppa Magro Malosso. She was born in Sutera, Sicily … Continue reading →

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Launch of Italian Surname Series

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Julie Goucher

I recently had some correspondence about one of my Italian surnames. In addition to responding to the correspondence I did some further research and that sat me thinking about the surnames that appear in my paternal line and what those … Continue reading →

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Supporting the New York Genealogical & Biographical Society – Accessing NYC Vital Records

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Julie Goucher

Those of us researching in New York City will have our access to certificates and genealogical data severely affected by the adopted methods to be operated by NYC Officials. This affects those of us, like me whose ancestors left parts … Continue reading →

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Starting your Italian Research Journey

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Julie Goucher

For those who read my recent post on the Legacy Family Tree blog I have published a second post which looks tips and hints for researching in Italy. You can read Starting Your Italian Research Journey over on the Legacy … Continue reading →

Posted in European Ancestors, Genealogy, Italy, One-Name Studies, One-Place Studies, Orlando One-Name Study, Sutera, Sicily | Leave a comment

Pathway to My Sicilian Heritage

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Julie Goucher

My post, Pathway to my Sicilian Heritage was published on the Legacy blog a little earlier this week. You can read it HERE The idea for the image came from fellow genealogical blogger, Miriam Robbins in the US  who writes at AnceStories: … Continue reading →

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Postcard Friendship Friday – Sutera Sicily

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Submitted as part of Postcard Friendship Friday hosted by The Best Hearts are Crunchy

Posted in Ephemera, Postcards & Stamps, Orlando One-Name Study, Sutera, Sicily | 2 Comments