Pisano, Novara, Piemonte, Italy Genealogy

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

History[edit | edit source]

It is not known when the comune of Pisano was established. However, in 1908, about thirty ancient Roman amphorae were discovered, suggesting a small Roman agricultural settlement existed in the eastern part of Pisano, near Corciago. In 1986, a bronze coin from the early imperial era (43 BC - 37 AD) was found.

Jurisdictions:

  • The history of Pisano is closely linked to the historical events of the Vergante area through the lordship of the Visconti and the Borromeo family.
  • Around the year 1000, the comune of Milan, came into possession of the fortress of Arona and the Benedictine monastery located there, along with all its lands.
  • Until 1262, the Visconti family had no rights over the Vergante area, except for Massino.
  • The Borromeo family later succeeded the Visconti family.
  • Pisano followed the history of the Vergante area when the Novarese region was annexed to the Kingdom of Sardinia.
  • In 1817, the parish of Pisano was annexed to the diocese of Novara.
  • In 1928, the comuni of Corciago, Tapigliano, and Colazza were annexed to Pisano. In 1950, the first two were transferred to Nebbiuno, while in 1955, Colazza regained its autonomy.

Major events:

  • In 1631, a major plague epidemic caused many deaths.
  • In the mid-19th century, famine and diseases destroyed grape and silkworm harvests, leading to a population decrease.[1]

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. Wikipedia contributors, "Pisano (Italia)," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pisano_(Italia), accessed 15 May 2025.