Casamassima, Bari, Puglia, Italy Genealogy

Italy

Puglia

Bari

Casamassima

Guide to Casamassima municipality, Italy ancestry, family history, and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.

History

Casamassima was founded during Roman times. By the end of the 10th century, it had developed into a well-organized community.

Jurisdictions:

• For centuries, Casamassima was controlled by various Apulian lordships, often dependent on the fiefs of neighboring towns like Conversano and Acquaviva delle Fonti.
• In 1609, the fiefdom, which was previously owned by the Acquaviva family, was acquired by the Portuguese Vaaz family (of Jewish origin).
• In 1667, the control of Casamassima was ceded to the Neapolitan D'Aponte family.

Major events:

• 1347 Attack: Luigi I the Great of Hungary attacked Casamassima. Despite the town's preparations, Luigi's well-trained troops prevailed, leading to killings, looting, and fires within the town.
• 1658 Plague Epidemic: During a plague epidemic in Bari, Casamassima adopted a unique measure: its buildings were painted with a mixture that included blue. This action is popularly believed to have helped protect the town from the plague.

Resources

Civil Registration

• 1809-1900 Registri dello stato civile, Casamassima (Bari) 1809-1900(*); Archivio di Stato di Bari at FamilySearch Catalog - images
• 1936-1945 Italia, Bari, Casamassima. Stato civile, Tribunale:(*); Tribunale di Bari at FamilySearch Catalog - images
• 1930-1935 Italia, Bari, Casamassima. Stato civile(*); Archivio di Stato di Bari at FamilySearch Catalog - images

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