Genealogy – Michael's Place

Back in Paradise

Settled into the cabin after a long day of travel to Whitefish Point. Not really a stressful drive, as it was a beautiful day that was warmer than had been predicted. I am always amazed at the variation in gas prices on our trips north. It was $3.69/gallon at the closest station to us inContinue reading “Back in Paradise”

A volcanic eruption and my Italian ancestors

Last year I managed to learn a lot about my Bellotti ancestors in southern Italy. Recently I closely examined what I thought was a strange coincidence. Three of Stanislao Bellotti’s great-grandparents died in 1822. Coincidence? Perhaps something else was involved. Donna Veneranda Florio, her husband Don Giovanni D’Amato and Donna Veneranda Vincenti all died in 1822. I searched forContinue reading “A volcanic eruption and my Italian ancestors”