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Looking for Sofia's in Naples or Valledolmo, incl. Phillip John, Rosario, Vincenza

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Looking for Sofia's in Naples or Valledolmo, incl. Phillip John, Rosario, Vincenza

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 12:07PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: sofia bellanca
I'm looking for Sofia's in either Naples, Italy or Valledolmo, Palermo, Sicily. I know the family in the early/mid-1800's was from Naples and at least one branch moved down to Valledolmo. My great, great, great grandfather Phillip John Sofia (prob. Fillipo Giovanni Sofia, b.1803 d.1875) was awarded the title of Cavalier and the Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Francis I of the Two Sicilies, in 1857. I know he lived in Naples, and had a son Rosario (b.1831 d.1896), who in turn had a daughter Vincenza (b.1863 d.1952, married Vincenzo Bellanca, and she moved to Buffalo, NY), who was my great-grandmother.

I'd love to find any info on him or the Sofia family in Naples (or Valledolmo). Thanks!!

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