Josephine Sodaro Bova Blog

Josephine Sodaro Bova Blog

Josephine Sodaro Bova (March 11, 1856 Termini Imerese, Palermo, Sicily, Italy to September 1, 1946 Ottawa, Ontario, Cabada) was an ancestor of my late maternal grandmother, Rose Mandia Lima. In order to learn about her life, I examined many documents including the...
What is a Cemetery?

What is a Cemetery?

A cemetery is a burial ground. Some are open to the public whilst others are privately owned and, therefore, restricted with regards those interred as well as visitors permitted. The term “graveyard” typically references an area alongside a church where the dead are...
Sault Ste. Marie Public Library Archives

Sault Ste. Marie Public Library Archives

What are archives? Archives are a collection of unpublished historical documents that help us to understand our society and the past. Archives include: photographs, maps, journals, ledgers, financial accounts, diaries, notes, estate files, family letters, memos,...

Genealogy Resources

Ancestral research is a complicated process and utilizing forms can target efforts, increase efficiency, and maximize overall results. This Relationship Chart enabled me to sort out the network of relationships in my large Italian family. I accessed it for free on...

Pietrina Lima and Joseph Ignoffo

Pietrina Lima was the older sister of my maternal grandfather, Pietro Lima; hence, my grandaunt. She was born on April 5,1887 in Trabia, Sicily. Joseph Ignoffo was born on September 1, 1879 in Trabia, Sicily. He emigrated to the USA on June 11, 1893 and was...