If you search your ancestors in Marsicovetere, in the province of Potenza, Basilicata region, the documents about your Italian family are stored in the City Office archives and in the parishes in the town.This is where to start your family history research.
Civil Records in Marsicovetere
In towns and villages of Basilicata and in Potenza province registry offices were established in 1809: it means that you could find your ancestors records in Marsicovetere town hall archives as of that date.
(If your goal is to get your Italian Citizenship and you need official certificates from Marsicovetere, please follow this link)
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So, if your ancestors lived in Marsicovetere during the past centuries, then you should start your family research from the City Office of Marsicovetere to know more: our local expert is ready to help you in your research!
Otherwise, if you think to contact the town hall by yourself, we suggest you to read our tips for your search. They are useful advices to search in Basilicata and of course in Marsicovetere too!
Next picture shows the demographic trends in Marsicovetere from the Italian Unification (1861).
This is a necessary info to understand how many people lived in the town in the past.
To go on quickly in your research is important to know if the last name you are investigating is a frequent surname in Marsicovetere. As more your surname is common, as more it could be difficult to find the right branch of your ancestors family in Marsicovetere archives, expecially if you have not exact dates.
It could be useful for you to know that the most common surnames in Potenza province are:
Albano, Bochicchio, Bruno, Calabrese, Caputo, Carlomagno, Carlucci, Cirigliano, Claps, Colangelo, Conte, Cosentino, Coviello, D’Andrea, De Bonis, De Luca, Ferrara, Fortunato, Genovese, Giordano, Grieco, Ielpo, Labanca, Lauria, Lombardi, Lorusso, Marino, Martino, Mecca, Nigro, Nolè, Pace, Pepe, Potenza, Rinaldi, Romaniello, Romano, Rosa, Russo, Sabia, Santarsiero, Santoro, Scavone, Sileo, Summa, Telesca, Vaccaro, Zaccagnino.
Church Records in Marsicovetere
Church archives in Potenza province may store even older information. You will find religious records of the same events (births, marriages and deaths) but, most important, you could go further back in time!
So in case you would like to go back in centuries, it’s good for you to know that the parish registers in Basilicata started during 1500!
They are far less accessible expecially from abroad and very hard to read and decipher if you are not used and skilled.
But our local genealogists, are graduated in history and archivistics so, with their expertise, they can research the church registers of Marsicovetere on your behalf.
In case you want to visit churches, these are the addresses of parishes active today in Marsicovetere:
SANTI APOSTOLI PIETRO E PAOLO – Via Calata Chiesa
BEATA VERGINE ADDOLORATA – Via Provinciale
Anyway for our experience, if you plan to come here, we always suggest to start the research months before the arrival.
In this way you will avoid to waste your holidays in the offices or in the churches dealing with italian bureaucracy .
(Remember that archives are not open to public and officers and priests are not required by law to give you access to the local archives)
With the results gathered by our genealogist before your arrival, you will have more free time to visit the town and surroundings on your ancestors footsteps.
Another important source of information are the notary documents available to expert researchers in the State Archives.
If you need a professional help from our local genealogist in Marsicovetere area , write to marsicovetere@italianside.com or fill the form here.
Our expert will study your request and will reply to you with a plan and a quote for your family research.
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Here below you can read the messages received from other visitors in Marsicovetere forum:
if you only want to discuss with other people interested in genealogy in Marsicovetere feel free to leave a message below.
My great grand farther was once the mayor of Marsicovetere Italy.
Fillipo Rossi b 1837 d 1911.
Can you tell me wend?
what is the cost for research and is he resultes in english
sent reply once befor.
very inportant
george
need record of Domenicantonio rossi b mar 10 1831
he be came a presit and arch bishop
how do i get information on his lfe
b in Marsicovetere pz italy
Need to know more about my great uncle.
Name is Domenicantonio Rossi.
b 10 March 1831
Think he became a preist and then a Arch Bishop.
He was my great grand farther older broth.
His name was Filippo Rossi b 1837 d 1911.
They cane from Marsicovetere Pz Italy
Very well to do family.
Filippo was even mayor of Marsicovetere.
Can you help or were I can start.
George
Looking for Rossi family relative.
Ny Rossi family very well to do in Marsicovetere.
My great grand farther Filipp Rossi was once the mayor. He was b 1837 died 1911./
One of his brotyers be came priest and then a arch bishop.
His name is Domenicantonio Rossi b 10 March 1831.
This is all I have on him. Need help.
What is the cost?
Bonjour, je recherche la famille Quinto – Angela ma grand-mère est née à Marsicovetere en 1895 – Sa mère Carmella Votta son père Vittorio Quinto – mais je n’en suis pas certaine
Qui pourrait m’en dire plus ?
Merci
what can tell me about Michelangelo Rossi b 1850 in Marsicovetere Italy?i
My name is Kenneth. I trace my Italian roots to Marsicovetere. My Great Grand Father, Giuseppe Curcio. was born on February 24, 1851. His Father was Francesco Curcio and his Mother was Rosa Fattarelli Curcio and they lived on Santavenere Street. I have been told that Giuseppe left Italy when he was 14 years old. He signed onto a ship as a cabin boy and traveled to South America before coming to Philadelphia Pa. USA. Any information concerning him, his family would be greatly appreciated. Respectfully, Kenneth
My great grandmother Angelia (Lena) Varallo was born ca. November 1, 1863 in Marsicovetere. She married Carlo Antonio Tamburrino, born November 1858, from Vaglio di Basilicata. They emigrated to Chicago, Illinois, USA. This seems to be a somewhat uncommon name in Marsicovetere. I am curious about her church, address, family, members, date of birth and emigration, etc. Are any of her relatives still living there? What records are available? My visiting there is only a possibility. Grazie!
Hi Linda,
Do you have any other information? My great great great grandmother is, I believe, Angelia Varallo. I am trying to do a family tree and trace the history of my family. Thanks for any help you can give!
Looking for info on my Great Grandmother Teresa Raffaela Deluca and my Great Grandfather Francesco Briglia. They came to America in 1894. I believe Raffaela’s father Orazio DeLuca was Mayor of Marsicovetere. Raffaeal was born Oct 13 1870, Francesco was born in 1860.
Hello
Want to find old family homes.
Rossi family very well to do.
Grand farther Manlio Rossi b 1881 d 1938 in USA.
Great grand farther Fillipo Rossi b 1837 d 1911. He was a Doctor and was mayor of Marsicovetere.
He had 12 Children.
Know Itay is a common law country. He is listed on regristry of land.
Think some one else took lank. Much to my story.
George
how do i look up old land records.Italy is a common law country.
all old wills kept on file?
I am great grand son Fillipo Rossi b 1837 d 1911. He was the mayor of Marsicovetere but do not known date.
He had 12 children. My grand farther was Manlio Rossi b 1881 d 1938 in USA.Are there any deseteds there.
George
My grandparents were Jeremiah Nicastro and Serafina tocco any Nicastro families still living in Sicily
Hello everyone,
As I scroll through the posts here from other families, many surnames are very familiar. Names like, Bove, Vita, Panella and especially Varallo. It seems many of you settled in America. My family came to Melbourne, Australia. Our surnames are as follows: My mum GENTILE and my papa TORRESI. We are also related to the PAOLINI family. I would love to come back to Marsicovetere, Villa D’ Agri and Viggiano.
Marsicovetere is certainly a place were my heart is. The mountain air is beautiful. My mum Francesca Maria Gentile (RIP) was born in 1933, Marsicovetere. Her parents were Gelsomina and Giuseppe Gentile. Papa Enrico Augusto Torresi (RIP) was born in Viggiano, and his parents were Umberto and Vincenza Torresi.
My great grand parents, John(Giambattisto) Bove and Maria Negri Bove immigrated to the US around 1895. I believe they were from Marsicovetere/ Villa d’Agri area. They settled in Philadelphia. Can anyone point me in the right direction to learn more about the Bove’s in that area. We are planning a trip in October 2020 to that area.
Hello — Looking for information on my husband’s Russo Family, specifically Francisco Russo DOB: 13 December 1889, Marsicovetere, Potenza providince. Any information regarding the name of his partents would be appreciated.
My great grand mother was Caterina Russo and had a brother with the name Francesco Russo.
My GGG Grandparents were from the Marsicovetere, Potenza. Pasquale Falvella B-1793 D-1852 m Angela Vita B-1795 D-1825
GG Grandparents: Michele Falvella B-1821 m Rosa DiMarco B-1828
G Grandfather and 2 sisters, William Biase Falvella B-1854 Immigrated to Corpus Christi, Texas D-1901
Williams had two sisters, Marianna Falvella B-1854 and Serafina Falvella B-1856 Serafina married Angelo Cianciarulo in Potenza.
No mention of what happened to Marianns?
Thanks,
JB Falvella
Hi James – Do you know anything about a Pasquale Falvella who lived in Manhattan in 1864 and 1865? He was probably born before 1845. Thanks for your help.
Sorry Joe,
By the date you provided, I don’t see a Pasquale Falvella.
Are you a Falvella?
Thanks, from Arizona
I am trying to locate my maternal side origins. My great-grandfather Andrea Panella is believed to have lived in Mariscovetere Italy. He came to the US but I do not know when. I am also looking for HIS father, Pietro Panella. I believe he was born before civil records were started so I need to know which church or parish in Marsicovetere would have the records as I will visit there soon for this reason. Can anyone tell me where the church records are for Marsicovetere, Italy? I thank you all.
Any information would be appreciated.
Seeking information on my grandfather ANGELO BOVE who was from MARSICOVETRE I know of an eathquake in the mid 1800s that may have lost info. He migrated to Philadelphia during late 1800s..
I am looking for family history of Giuseppe Marino m. Christina Tranchitore of Marscovetere, they were farmers in 1850’s, 3 sons emigrated and settled in Scotland Dominico Antonio 1855, Joseph 1858 and Michael 1863. I may not have the correct spelling for Christina. Does anyone have addresses for archives, or records for that area/ town, thankyou
My great grandfather Giovanni Stefano (Steffano) was born in Marsicovetere in1833. I can’t find evidence of any Staffano in that town or province,. He married Sarafina Camnellia (don’t know the correct spelling). Do you have any hints on how to did up information on him nd his parents? Thank you
Hello…..
My great grandfather was Giuseppe Barbino who immigrated to Chicago. He claimed that he was an orphan. It appears that he was raised by the Cortese family who lso came to Chicago. My Great Grandfather was a harpist. He married Caterina Viggiano. Do you have any record of Barbinos in Marsicovetere? I have hit the well when searching. Any help would be appreciated.
Interesting. Do you have dates, more info, full names, please? Was he raised by Cortese as a formal adopted family, or was a Cortese his padrone, as was mostly the case with child street musicians? Seems he may have been a foundling as opposed to an orphan, and parentage is thus unknown? My Marsicovetere man, also a child harpist, Francesco Domenico Bosco b. 1845, was a foundling. It’s a real cluster trying to track them foundlings. I’m trying the DNA route now. As I think what happened with my guy, for whom I could find no birth record in Marsicovetere though I know he was a child there, foundlings may be recorded in nearby town instead of where they were wet-nursed, fostered (or exploited!). I think my man may have been found in Viggiano as a baby, but not entirely sure.
Surname Viggiano in Marsicovetere: I can document my Viggiano family back to Giovanni Viggiano (b. abt 1756; d. 14 Mar 1826), married to Teresa Curcio (or Lacurcio). I have most/all of their children identified. Giovanni’s father was Orazio Viggiano, but I have no further info on Orazio or his wife and am hoping someone can help.
I am also tracking a number of other Viggiano families in Marsicovetere but cannot tie them together. They must be related to Orazio, either siblings or cousins. The oldest documented people are:
Giuseppe Viggiano (b. abt 1740) married to Virgilia Tranchitella (children: Teresa b abt 1770; Caterina, b abt 1770; Cristina b abt 1773; Antonia b abt 1775; Rosa b unk)
Portia Viggiano (b. abt 1739; d Jan 1809) dau of Orazio (is this ‘my’ Orazio?)
Lucrezia Viggiano (b. abt 1759; d. Jun 1809) dau of unknown parents
Portia Viggiano (b. abt 1737; d. Nov 1812) dau of Francesco and Rosa _____
Pietro Viggiano (b. abt 1784; d. Aug 1838) son of Giuseppe Viggiano and Giovanna Panella; husband of Isabella Lauletta.
Bottomline question: who is the earliest common Viggiano ancestor who ties all of these families together? Are Orazio, Giuseppe, and Francesco brothers? If yes, who is their father?
Would appreciate any and all help. Thank you.
Donna
I am researching the Lapitino family originating in Marsicovetere, Italy and settling, for the most part, in NYC. I am especially interesting it gaining information about Marsicovetere and potential ancestors still there. Giuseppe b. 1854 and died in 1946 is the direct ancestor that came to NYC.
I am looking for my grandmother. I believe she is from your town.
Her name is Maria De’larco. She was born in the 1880’s. I would appreciate any help.
Thank you very much
Virginia
My previous post was cut off before I could finish. Bernardino Vita’s parents on his birth record in 1852 are Antonio Vita, age 25, a farmer, and Anna Masino, age 25. I am trying to find out if Bernardino had siblings. I would also like to find his parents’ marriage record.
my great great grandmother was Maria Vita. Her parents were Antonio Vita and Anna Masino. There was also Antonio and Nicola her brothers If you would like to shoot me an email I can give you some info about the family.
RJ
My GGG Grandparents were from the same town, Pasquale Falvella B-1793 D-1852 & Angela Vita B-1795 D-1825
GG Grandparents: Michele Falvella B-1821 & Rosa DiMarco B-1828
G Grandfather and 2 sisters, William Biase Falvella B-1854 Immigrated to Corpus Christi, Texas D-1901
Williams had two sisters, Marianna Falvella B-1854 and Serafina Falvella B-1856 no mention of what happened to the sisters?
Anyway, was wondering if Angela Vita might be related to Maria or Antonio?
Thanks,
JB Falvella
Just found my mothers Philadelphia, Pa.Church Baptismal record…(In Latin.) I knew about her Father & his hometown in Italy. & even was able to go there….but now I have info on her Mother, (My grandmother) since my grandmother was very Quiet, I didn’t know much, wish I would have asked questions.
Her maiden name was Marieantonia Masino, from Marsicovetere (Potenza). From what I remember, her Family went from Italy to France, To Philadelphia. That’s all I know about her Family. She was a sweet Lady.The record I have is from 1909…..by then…she was married,; my mother was her 3rd child.
I have some info from a French researcher on about a dozen Masinos who went to France, all Marsicovetere musicians. Y
I am looking for a birth certificate for my greatgrandfather, Francis(?) “Frank” Antoine/Angelo CASSO who was born in Marsicovetere in September 1841, immigrated to the U.S. @1864, and died in Indiana, USA in July 1923. His marriage record to Eugenia MANIER shows his parents to be Joseph and Rosa CASSO and I am looking for a marriage certificate for them. I have also found information showing that he had a sister named Angeline CASSO CRANCIARALA. Any advice on how to proceed and any help or information on this family would be appreciated.
Hello Angela,
Not sure you’ll see this, but wondering if you solved your questions posted here. I came across some info on Francesco Antonio Caso. Musician by chance?? I have Caso DNA matches to Marsicovetere but not sure where it fits. Have lots of info on the child musicians!
The sister you’re seeking may have married a Cianciarulo. It’s so easy for name spellings to get mangled after emigration. Of course she would have kept her own name for life while living in Italy. But after emigration she likely took her husband’s name.
Answer here. Good luck!
Valerie
I am looking for information on a Giuseppe Campiglia who would have lived in Marsicovetere around 1723.
I am looking for information on my great great grandfather Luigi Montano. He was a foundling, but showing in the birth register for 1820 in Marsicovetere. I found a duplicate birth certifate in his marriage documents in 1855, when he married Carmela Lauletta. His birth certificate indicates he was found in Viggiano, near the border of Viggiano and Marsicovetere.
I’m trying to find out who his adoptive parents were, where he really did come from, and anything at all about him. Without this information, I can’t determine any further information about my family.
Hello Elizabeth,
Have we corresponded before? I have info on Marsicovetere foundlings you might find interesting. I have one, too.
Best,
Valerie
Giacomantonio Fratantuono married Silvia Zottarelli. Their children were Chiara Rose, Maria Teresa, and Pietro. I have the birth record and marriage record for Chiara Rose. She married Francesco Dimondo in 1839 and document states that her father died prior to 1839.Also Maria Teresa married Angelantonio DiMondo on that same date in 1839. I found two Giacomantonio’s who passed away prior to that date one in 1831 and the other in 1837. I am unable to find a marriage record for Giacomantono and Silvia Zottarelli in order to determine which Giacomantonio is the right one. I also cannot find a death record for Silvia Zottarelli. One of the Giacomantonio death records states that his wife was Teresa Zottarelli.
Will you be able to help me?
thank you
I am trying to locate my maternal side origins. My great-grandfather Andrea Panella is believed to have lived in Mariscovetere Italy. He came to the US but I do not know when. Any information would be appreciated.
My father Giovanni Panella was born in Marsicovetere in 1891. He immigrated to the United States on May 15, 1912 at the age of 21. His sponsor was Joe Pisano,
He married to Rose Marie Gallicchio from Calvello, Italy in Chicago, Illinois on October 23, 1923.
He came from a large family. His one brother was Angelo Panella, who also immigrated to the United States.
He had a brother in law Francesco.
This is my only family history.
Hello Rocco, my husband Don’s grandfather was Angelo Panella who was married to Rose. They came from Marsico Vetere, Italy. They lived in Chicago. John was probably his brother.
Hey there,
I am looking for birth information for a family member Her name was Chiora Rose Fratantuono
BIRTH 1811 • Marsicovetere, Potenza, Italy We beleive her father’s name was Giacomantonio Frantantuono. She married Francesco A Dimondo
BIRTH 1807 • Marsicovetere, Potenza, Italy
Any help you can prove would be great. Thanks!
My Grandfather Giuseppe Varallo Came to America in 1902 with his wife Catarina I believe her maiden name is Borello.
My Great grand parents names are Francisco Varallo and Anna Varallo.
The last letter in my surname was somehow changed in America not sure why or how. But Giuseppe Varallo was born in 1872 not sure of the month or day.
Any help please. I can only get to my grand fathers death certificate in America he died in 1920.
I’m looking for anyone from my Dad’s family. My grandfather was born in Marsicovetere. All of his family and friends are also from Marsicovetere. They are Campestre, Bove, Vita, Panella and Cirigliano maybe Mangini. I can’t wait to go to Sts. Pietro e Paolo Chiesa. My family is planning on a trip next year. I wonder if I have any relatives still living there. My great grandmother was Katherine Bove who married my great grandfather Fortunato Campestre. After he died she and Guiseppe Cirigliano. They moved to Pittsburgh, PA. I would love to hear from any relatives that might still be there or came to the US. I’m going to try to rewrite in Italian. I wish I could rewrite in Lucanaese
Mary, Did you make the trip to Marsicovetere, and did you do any family research while there? I’m wondering how easy it was to request info from the church. Thanks.
Researching the Cortese family and the history of musicians in the family. Many young musicians immigrated to the US and other countries. The Cortese relatives all came from Marsicovetere and many landed in Chicago. We are interested in finding information about Cortese, Lasca, and Russo. My husband’s grandfather was a performing harpist and violinist…his first wife was Teresa Russo. We would like to know the name of his father….Frank’s mother was Carolina Romangnano.
Patricia – My great great grandfather was a harpist named Bernardino Vita/Vito who settled in Chicago. In the 1880 census he lives in the home of a Russo family of musicians in Chicago. I wonder if this Russo family has anything to do with yours. Records of my Bernardino conflict as to birthplace – some say he was born in Italy, but two (his daughter’s birth record, and his death record) say he was born in France. I thought I had him pinned down as a Bernardino Vita I have an 1848 birth record for in Marsicovetere, where many of the travelling harpists come from, but there is also the possibility he was born in France. Please contact me if you would like to collaborate and share resources.
I was in Marsicovetere about 7 years ago. I met a Beth Cortese. She too was there doing genealogy research. She is in Brazil currently. I’d be happy to connect you.
I have some information on these family names, all street musicians, in France, in the time period you’re looking. Email if you are still interested.
Do you have info on the street musicians from Marsicovetere who went to France? My GGF was Giuseppe Brabino who went to France before he came to the US and settled in Chicago. His oldest daughter was bron while he and his wife were in France. Probably the late 1870s or early 1880s.
Did we ever connect about the Marsicovetere musicians who went to France? I can’t remember, so sorry. You can write me if you wish.
Valerie
Good morning, I am researching a Donato Antonio Lapetina, born in Marsicovetere in 1820. He ended up in Philadelphia and died in 1897. His death certificate says his parents are unknown. There are variations on the the spelling of his last name: Lapatino, Lapatina, Lapetina. I would love to know if he is in any birth records in Marsicovetere. Thank you!
Veronica
My Grandfather is from Mariscovetere his sur name is Lapitino I will be traveling there for the first time in August with two of my daughters, he was born in 1854 and died 1946 in New York City, I wonder if there is any connection
My wife’s gg grandfather is Giuseppe Lapitino and has the same birth/death dates as you quoted above. Would like to connect with you to discuss family as well as your visit to Marsicovetere. My wife and I are planning a trip there in October. Hope to hear from you or anyone else related to the Lapitino family
My grandfather Joseph Panella born March 19, 1876 in Marsciovetere left Italy in the 1890’s with his two brothers Matteo and John. His sister Rose and mother Antonia left Italy when the father died. They left Italy in the early 1900 before 1910. All the Panella family members came to Oakland, California. I am looking for any family members still living in Italy.
hello ,I am travelling to Italy in July and looking for information on my dad ,Nicola Maria Panella he was born in Marsicovetere on 28.1.1932 his mum and dad where Giuseppe and Maria Caterina Panella and I would love to know where he lived in marsicovetere ,he died on 19.8.2004 .
Thank you very much
I do not have the answer to your question, but I am researching the family. My partner is the grandson of Nick Frantell, son of Frank Tranchitella or Tranckitella (sometimes spelled with a “F”). Frank died aboard the Eastland in 1915. Frank, his brother Mat, and a sister Mary Katerine immigrated with their parents. I have not found the ship as of yet. Frank, Mat(and his wife) and Paolo are all buried in Mt Carmel cemetery in Hillside, IL. I would be interested in sharing information.
Hi Susan, My Name is Nick, and I’m the sun of Bob from the post below. We seem to have very similar info, however we’re not sure who your partner is? My Father and I would be more than happy to to share/trade info.
My partner is John Flanagan, the grandson of Nick Frantell and Helen Czosek. His mother is Patricia Frantell. I have indications that M. Caterina Lauria (1875) was from Naples and is also buried @ Mt. Carmel Cemetery and was the person who purchased the burial plots. The family lived on Berwyn Ave. in Chicago. I have a copy of Frank and Caterina’s marriage certificate and many of their children’s birth certificates.
I believe it is Mariscovetere.
The Tranchitella Palazzo and Crypt are both in Mariscovetere.
The Palazzo is at the top of the town and the Cemetary is down the hill heading to Val De Agri.
The Crypt is well kept and the locals know the history of the Familly.(some interesting stories).
The Crypt has the coffins of Tranchitella and Russo plus others.
Other areas of this Cemetary have additional sites with both Tranchitella’s and Russo’s.
Viggiano was home to some Tranchitella’s and it is probable that some are buried there.
Look up the Palazzo you may find it interesting.
I was also told that a branch of Govt (historical) was updating it’s records (when I was there a few years ago).
Good luck.
Phil.
I am looking for Christina Tranchitore or Tranchitella married to Giuseppe Marino farmers from Marscovetere 1820-1890? They had sons Dominico, Joseph and Michele, who emigrated to Edinburgh and later Dublin, possibly a sister Bernadetta? Where can l find info on Marino’s still living in Marscovetere, or old historical records of family Marino’s, thankyou
I am trying to find out if my great grandfather and great grandmother came from Marsicovetere or Viggiano. Francesco Tranchitella (1872 ?) and Caterina Lauria (1876 ?). Francesco’s father’s name was Paolo Tranchitella and his mothers name was Theresa Russo. I just want proof that they came from Marsicovetere.
I HAVE RELATIVES FROM MARSICOVETERE BY THOSE SURNAMES. TRANCHITELLA (MARRIED TO ROCCO BRUNO) GOING BACK TO THE 1700s. ANGELO RUSSO ALSO FROM THE 1700S. ANGELO WAS MARRIED TO THERESA MIRAGLIA SOMETIME IN THE LATE 1700S AND HAD A DAUGHTER IN 1810 BY THE NAME OF ANTONIA RUSSO. SO QUITE LIKELY YOUR RELATIVES MAY HAIL FROM THERE