Since I lasted posted here I have found out much information regarding the Iacovelli family from which I am decended. My grandmother Grazia Iacovelli was born in Modugno, to Marco Iacovelli and Isabella Savino. Marco's father was Martire Iacovelli, and his mother was Donata Vezzio. Marco was born in Bitetto, but his family moved to Modugno when he was a child. The rest of the family seems to have come from Bitetto. Martire's parents were Marco Iacovelli and Grazia Camastra. My gggreat grandfather Marco's parents were Francesco Iacovelli and Guilia Mastronicola, they were born sometime in the 1750's or so. The Iacovelli's seem to have filled Bitetto, province of Bari. I am still looking to connect with other Iacovelli's from this tribe. When my grandmother's two brothers immigrated from Italy, their name was changed from Iacovelli to Eacovelle.
Dan Fossa
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