I have traced my family tree all the way back to my 7th generation grandparents, Vincenzo DiMaggio and Francesca Cimino.
Vincenzo DiMaggio was born about 1770. 64. He married Francesca Cimino and she was born about 1770.
They had nine sons; All left orphans when both parents abruptly died. The children were taken to Palermo and given up for adoption.
According to Italian law then, wherein adopted children retained their birth name. So my Great Grandfather of 7 generations ago is Francesco DiMaggio born on Nov 26 1797, in Borgetto, Palermo, Sicilla, Italia. He Married Stefana Micciche about 1840 in San Giuseppe Jato, palermo, Sicilia.
I am trying to find info on the other eight boys that were adopted. I am also trying to find out who the parents of Vincenzo and Francesca were.