Vallelunga Pratameno is a small agricultural center in the province of Caltanissetta, Sicily. In 1901 Loreto Francesco Federico left Vallelunga together with some fellow villagers for the United States, with little money in his pocket and a suitcase full of dreams and hopes. Last April 30th, after more than a century, the grandchildren Philip and
Ricerca genealogica ad Acquaviva Platani
Historical notes on Acquaviva Platani Acquaviva Platani is a municipality of 876 inhabitants, bordering the municipalities of Cammarata, Casteltermini, Mussomeli and Sutera. Various archaeological excavations have attested the presence of man in the territory since prehistoric times, but only in 1635 the landowner Francesco Spadafora obtain the licentia populandi. The fief and the village, sold

Genealogy in Altofonte

Altofonte
Historical notes on Altofonte Altofonte is a municipality of 9867 inhabitants, bordering the municipalities of Belmonte Mezzagno, Monreale, Palermo, Piana degli Albanesi and Santa Cristina Gela. Its original name was Parco, changed to the current one in 1930. Located on the slopes of Mount Moarda, with a splendid panorama of the Conca d’Oro and the
Altavilla Milicia
Historical notes Altavilla Milicia Altavilla Milicia is a municipality of 8523 inhabitants, bordering the municipalities of Casteldaccia and Trabia. In the 11th century, not far from the current town, the Basilian monks built the monastery of Santa Maria di Campogrosso, now in ruins. During the 15th century a sugar cane plantation was built with a
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