I took no offense to the article. It’s actually great to see our town in your article. I found it fascinating to be honest and factual. Times were different back then and the history of Sicily warrants why LCN was created as Sicily was a territory that was under constant attack. It was a society created to protect themselves not only in Sicily but here in the US. I commend the article and appreciate you bringing this to light. I look forward for more articles to come.
Very interesting read. Being born and raised in Rosenhayn, 70% of my ancestors immigrated from Belmonte. 30% from very close towns near Belmonte. My brother and I still carry 100% lineage from Sicily. I remember my grandfather telling me story’s of many cars with bodies being buried on various farms in Rosenhayn. A shared amount from Philadelphia and New York City. I’ve actually come across a buried car close to 20 years ago. A new construction was underway and the contractor actually unearthed a car that appeared to be from the 30’s or 40’s. Interesting as I am related to some of the people in the family tree. Belmonte has somewhat of a dark past but the majority of the people were good, God fearing, hardworking family oriented people. Rosenhayn was little Belmonte with most of the town being from Belmonte. Very interesting article but please know that most of the family’s from Belmonte are good honest people and many folks became very successful business people. I still live in Rosenhayn today, I’m very proud of my town and its heritage.
Thank you for your comments that definitely add to the post. Of course, I mean no disrespect to the people or descendants of Belmonte. A lot of readers and researchers including myself find the ancestry and links between villages and towns more fascinating than the grim details of crimes associated to a small minority of a particular area.
The dig actually occurred on a small poultry farm located on the corner of Richards Rd. on Parvins Mill Rd. The house in the picture still remains as well as a portion of the chicken coop. It was rumored that the bodies were buried inside the car which they located buried at the site. I was 15 years old and lived a few houses away.
I took no offense to the article. It’s actually great to see our town in your article. I found it fascinating to be honest and factual. Times were different back then and the history of Sicily warrants why LCN was created as Sicily was a territory that was under constant attack. It was a society created to protect themselves not only in Sicily but here in the US. I commend the article and appreciate you bringing this to light. I look forward for more articles to come.
Very interesting read. Being born and raised in Rosenhayn, 70% of my ancestors immigrated from Belmonte. 30% from very close towns near Belmonte. My brother and I still carry 100% lineage from Sicily. I remember my grandfather telling me story’s of many cars with bodies being buried on various farms in Rosenhayn. A shared amount from Philadelphia and New York City. I’ve actually come across a buried car close to 20 years ago. A new construction was underway and the contractor actually unearthed a car that appeared to be from the 30’s or 40’s. Interesting as I am related to some of the people in the family tree. Belmonte has somewhat of a dark past but the majority of the people were good, God fearing, hardworking family oriented people. Rosenhayn was little Belmonte with most of the town being from Belmonte. Very interesting article but please know that most of the family’s from Belmonte are good honest people and many folks became very successful business people. I still live in Rosenhayn today, I’m very proud of my town and its heritage.
Thank you for your comments that definitely add to the post. Of course, I mean no disrespect to the people or descendants of Belmonte. A lot of readers and researchers including myself find the ancestry and links between villages and towns more fascinating than the grim details of crimes associated to a small minority of a particular area.
As I was reading article all that I kept saying was, “I hope my Grandfathers name isn’t in this”.
The dig actually occurred on a small poultry farm located on the corner of Richards Rd. on Parvins Mill Rd. The house in the picture still remains as well as a portion of the chicken coop. It was rumored that the bodies were buried inside the car which they located buried at the site. I was 15 years old and lived a few houses away.
Thanks for the information regarding site of farm- much appreciated. I have updated article.
Good stuff.