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Genealogical Search for Pierre Arrighy (1806–1871)
Known Facts and Research Goal
Pierre Arrighy was born in 1806 in Barga, Tuscany (Italy), and died in 1871 in Beauchamps, Manche (Normandy, France). He married a French woman, Victoire Jacqueline Mary, and they had at least two children: Elise Pauline Françoise Arrighy and François Victor Mary. The primary goal is to identify Pierre’s parents, using records such as birth/baptism registers in Italy and marriage or death records in France. We will also gather any documents on his spouse and children that provide clues to his ancestry.
Pierre Arrighy in France (Marriage and Death Records)
Death Record (1871, Beauchamps): Pierre’s death was registered in Beauchamps, Manche. The civil register entry should confirm his birth place and parentage. We should request the 1871 death act for Pierre Arrighy from Beauchamps. If accessible, FamilySearch’s catalog or the Archives’ online repository can be searched by commune and year. The death act is likely to identify Pierre’s parents by name and note if they were deceased at the time.
Marriage Record (c.1841, Manche?): Pierre’s marriage to Victoire Jacqueline Mary (before 1842) is another crucial document. French marriage records list the couple’s parents, including mothers’ maiden names. We should search for a marriage around 1840–1842 in Beauchamps or Victoire’s home commune in Manche.
Children’s Births:
- Elise Pauline Françoise Arrighy – born 9 July 1842. Her birth act would name her parents and sometimes indicate Pierre’s parents or occupation. The Filae genealogy index shows an entry for “Arrighy, Elise Pauline Françoise – Mariage – conjoint / père,” indicating her marriage record names Pierre as her father [1] (https://www.filae.com/recherche-genealogique/nom-ARRIGHY.html).
- François Victor Mary – born about 1831. He carried the surname Mary, suggesting he may have been born before the marriage. A Geneanet user identified “François Victor MARY, dit ‘Picot’,” born 1831, died 1916, and married Céline Augustine Hamel in 1872 [2] (https://gw.geneanet.org/chenri?lang=fr&m=N&v=HAMEL).
Italian Records: Birth/Baptism of Pierre in Barga (Tuscany)
We will need to consult both civil and church records around 1806.
Civil Registration (Napoleonic era): The Antenati portal has “Stato civile napoleonico” records starting in early 1800s. Barga’s birth registers (Nati) for 1804–1805 are listed in the Archivio di Stato collections. We should search FamilySearch or Antenati for Barga 1806 birth registers [3] (https://antenati.cultura.gov.it/search-registry/?archivio=235&descrizione=Archivio+di+Stato+di+Firenze&lang=es).
Parish Registers: Barga’s parishes (like Santa Maria Assunta di Loppia) recorded baptisms. An example from 1865 names Antonio, son of Ferdinando Arrighi and Maria-Fina Togneri, baptized at Loppia [1] (https://www.filae.com/recherche-genealogique/nom-ARRIGHY.html).
Existing Leads:
- Maria Pasqua Caterina Arrighi was born 24 Dec 1806 in Loppia, daughter of Pietro Arrighi and Caterina [4] (https://www.geneanet.org/fonds/individus/?go=1&niveaux_1___3869569569__=arbres&niveaux_2___2122062106__=arbres%23geneastar&niveaux_2___3645179592__=arbres%23utilisateur&nom=AR).
- The surname “Arrighi” (meaning son of Arrigo or Italian form of Henry) was common in the area [5] (https://www.ancestry.co.uk/genealogy/records/results?firstName=maria&lastName=arrighi&page=2&srsltid=AfmBOoq0cI64MHeYOJxu0oejzvfnpFuDdaUS_zSpXZIeDVnCQA_27-Nb).
Searching Italian Databases:
Use FamilySearch's “Italy, Lucca, Births and Baptisms, 1806-1814” or browse Antenati > Lucca > Barga > 1806 Nascite (Births). If church records are needed, the Diocese of Lucca archives or FamilySearch microfilms may help.
Spouse and Children: Additional Clues
- Victoire Jacqueline Mary: Her birth and marriage records may include relatives or origins in Normandy. Census records (1861, 1866) may confirm Pierre’s place of birth (Italie).
- Elise Pauline Françoise Arrighy: Born 1842, died 1918. Her marriage record might indicate Pierre's living status and potentially include his origin [2] (https://gw.geneanet.org/chenri?lang=fr&m=P&v=x).
- François Victor Mary: Married in 1872. If Pierre was deceased by then, the record may say “feu Pierre Arrighy.”
Summary of Findings and Next Steps
- Pierre likely born Pietro Arrighi in Barga. Retrieve 1871 death act from Beauchamps to confirm parentage.
- Victoire Mary was likely from Normandy. Retrieve her birth and any prior marriage/relationship records.
- Elise and François’s records help reconstruct the family timeline.
- Once Pierre’s parents are identified, pursue records in Barga for their marriage and other children.
Sources and Records to Be Used
- FamilySearch & Antenati: Napoleonic civil records of Barga [3] (https://antenati.cultura.gov.it/search-registry/?archivio=235&descrizione=Archivio+di+Stato+di+Firenze&lang=es).
- Archives Départementales de la Manche: For 1871 death and ~1841 marriage records.
- Genealogy Databases: Ancestry [6] (https://www.ancestry.com/1940-census/usa/Virginia/Elisa-Arrighi_mtvmz/amp), Geneanet [2] (https://gw.geneanet.org/chenri?lang=fr&m=N&v=HAMEL).
References (Sources)
[1] (https://www.filae.com/recherche-genealogique/nom-ARRIGHY.html)
[2] (https://gw.geneanet.org/chenri?lang=fr&m=N&v=HAMEL)
[3] (https://antenati.cultura.gov.it/search-registry/?archivio=235&descrizione=Archivio+di+Stato+di+Firenze&lang=es)
[4] (https://www.geneanet.org/fonds/individus/?go=1&niveaux_1___3869569569__=arbres&niveaux_2___2122062106__=arbres%23geneastar&niveaux_2___3645179592__=arbres%23utilisateur&nom=AR)
[5] (https://www.ancestry.co.uk/genealogy/records/results?firstName=maria&lastName=arrighi&page=2&srsltid=AfmBOoq0cI64MHeYOJxu0oejzvfnpFuDdaUS_zSpXZIeDVnCQA_27-Nb)
[6] (https://www.ancestry.com/1940-census/usa/Virginia/Elisa-Arrighi_mtvmz/amp)
[7] (https://genealogietoscans.blogspot.com/2011/01/)
[8] (https://www.ancestry.com/1940-census/usa/Virginia/Elisa-Arrighi_mtvmz/amp)
[9] (https://gw.geneanet.org/chenri?lang=fr&m=P&v=x)
